Land and water pollution

HÀ NỘI — A crowd of 15-20 people in two communes of Nam Sơn and Hồng Kì in Hà Nội’ Sóc Sơn District on Monday night made makeshift tents, blocking the way to the Nam Sơn Waste Treatment Complex or Nam Sơn dumping ground. … [Read more...] about Crowd blocks way to Nam Sơn landfill for land clearance and compensation

“I still remember the days when I was small, children and even young men went out to the well to have a bath. The well at that time served as the common living place of everyone in the area. Since tap water became commonly available, it is no longer used as much. Sometimes when running water is in short supply, the water from the well is still used for daily life. The water is still clean and crystal-clear, without the smell of mud or iron.” … [Read more...] about Ageing underground wells in the heart of Hanoi

Flood and drought remain key challenges for Mekong region: Report Extreme low flows and extensive flooding of different communities along the Mekong River last year and an increasing number of droughts that have occurred in many parts of the region in recent years … [Read more...] about HCM City’s many flood-prevention programs still not solving problems

IDLE DAYS: When the weather is good for beach-goers, fishermen face a tough time as they know there will be no fish to catch. The same tourism authorities have projected that the peak for local tourists visiting Sam Son this year will be in the second half of this month. All restaurants, hotels, and homestays in the area have begun to work at full pace to ready themselves to welcome a growing number of visitors. … [Read more...] about Local visitors a potential saviour for Sam Son

For now, to prevent garbage from piling up along the city’s streets for days as happened last year following the protests, authorities are planning to send some of the trucks to Xuan Son water treatment plant in Son Tay District. … [Read more...] about Compensation delay: protesters again block Hanoi garbage dump