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Vietnam Increases Carbon Emissions Reduction Target in Next Decade
The country is now aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9% by 2030.
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Vietnam
Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020
Demand for electricity in the country is surging.
Environment
Hanoi to Deploy Water Trucks to Keep Dust, Summer Heat at Bay
Hanoi authorities are planning to re-deploy water trucks to city streets to keep dust and heat at bay in the sweltering summer months.
Saigon
Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi Reduces Noticeably During Social Distancing Period
In addition to allowing people to finish all of their puzzles and amass Animal Crossing playing time, Vietnam's social distancing campaign has led to air quality improvements in major cities.
Saigon
Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission
Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.
Environment
Air Pollution Is Costing Vietnam's Economy $10.8–13.6bn a Year, Research Shows
Air pollution has been a daily annoyance for many Saigoneers, but how does this urban ailment translate into economic terms?
Environment
Saigon Has 13 New Air Quality Monitors, Mostly at Public Schools
They will provide residents with more accurate air quality readings across the city.
Vietnam
Da Lat Hit by Toxic Air From Cam Ly Landfill Fire
Blazes were burning at the Cam Ly landfill for over a week.
Saigon
Old Motorbikes Are the New Target of Saigon's Plan to Reduce Air Pollution
City officials hope to get a pilot program to regulate vehicle emissions off the ground in January 2020.
Environment
Saigon to Build Broad Environment Survey System Measuring Air, Water, Land Data
The project costs VND495 billion (US$21.3 million).
Development
JICA Suggests Urban Railway Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.