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More automatic air quality monitoring stations to be built nationwide

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) held a teleconference on March 23 to discuss a project on forming a network of air quality monitoring stations in Vietnam.

Illegal mining causes environmental problems in Central Highlands

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal mining has caused not only losses of natural resources but also environmental problems in the Central Highlands provinces of Vietnam.

HCM City residents complain about stink from waste treatment complex

Residents in HCM City’s District 7 have demanded that authorities should resolve the environmental problems caused by the Da Phuoc solid waste treatment complex and the bad odour from its landfill.

Facebook makes city smart and green

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang’s authorities have taken a viral approach to tackling environmental problems and other issues in the city: a Facebook page. It has proven to be a popular avenue for citizens to report their concerns.

Building for the future

 More than 200 Vietnamese and international scholars, researchers and entrepreneurs gathered in Ha Noi yesterday to share experiences related to sustainable architecture.