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Hanoi ranks world's third most polluted major city on Monday morning
Vietnam's capital was shrouded in thick haze on October 26, with its air quality index reaching 172 and placing Hanoi third among the world's most polluted major cities, according to IQAir data.
Oyster processing facility owner charged over 320 tonnes of shell waste dumping
A business owner in Quang Ninh Province has been charged after allegedly dumping more than 320 tonnes of oyster shell waste into ponds, causing environmental pollution.
Ninh Binh’s largest landfill overwhelmed, triggers environmental probe
The Quen Kho landfill in Ninh Binh has become dangerously overloaded, prompting urgent inspection by national environmental authorities.
Sustainability challenge looms over Vietnam’s craft villages
Despite their economic contributions, Vietnam’s craft villages must urgently address pollution to ensure sustainable development.
Industrial growth strains Vietnam's environment, reforms urged
Vietnam’s industrial zones have fueled economic growth - but weak environmental controls, poor planning, and legal gaps are leaving a toxic legacy.
Over 1,600 tons of toxic lead waste illegally buried in Hanoi suburb
An illegal lead recycling operation has been exposed in Hanoi, with more than 1.6 million kilograms of toxic waste buried.
Behind the profits: Nam Dinh’s aluminum village struggles with pollution
Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.
