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THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam’s two largest urban centers, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have embarked on an ambitious initiative to enhance air quality, targeting a significant improvement over the next five years. This forms part of a broader strategy to combat pollution in the country’s major metropolitan hubs. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has issued this directive, following Notice No. 153/TB-VPCP dated April 4, which outlined urgent and comprehensive measures to address urban air pollution. The Deputy Prime Minister has urged Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to promptly conduct an extensive inventory of emission sources and assess their current air quality status. Hanoi employs a range of strategies to combat air pollution and enhance air quality. Photo: Economic & Urban Newspaper Both cities are mandated to formulate five-year and annual action plans, incorporating clear targets and emission quotas for specific sectors. As outlined in the directive, these plans will unde...

Tra Vinh: A Charming City with Century-Old Trees The southern province of Tra Vinh is a hidden gem, boasting approximately 800 century-old trees that line its streets, creating a unique and enchanting urban forest. According to a report by IQAir, a leading air quality technology company, Tra Vinh ranked third among the top 15 cities in Southeast Asia for the best air quality in early 2024. This, coupled with its abundant green spaces, makes Tra Vinh an ideal wellness retreat destination. Duong Hoang Sum, director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, highlighted the city’s potential as a tourism hotspot, emphasizing its natural charms. Tra Vinh is currently focusing on developing cultural tourism, community-based tourism, and ecotourism. With its unique offerings, the province is set to captivate visitors with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Lai Cam Nhung, a long-time resident of Tra Vinh City, attributes her decision to stay in the city to its ...