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Which capital city has the cleanest air in the world?

Which capital city has the cleanest air in the world?

According to the IQAir 2025 World Air Quality Report, this city has the lowest fine dust concentration level among all capital cities around the world.
Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world's 10 most polluted cities as air quality hits unhealthy levels Saturday

Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world's 10 most polluted cities as air quality hits unhealthy levels Saturday

Hanoi's air quality plummets in worst pollution wave of winter

Hanoi's air quality plummets in worst pollution wave of winter

Daily struggle of outdoor workers in Hanoi's 'very unhealthy' air

Daily struggle of outdoor workers in Hanoi's 'very unhealthy' air

For nearly a week 51-year-old Nguyen Thi Hien has worked nonstop in toxic air, leaving her with a persistent cough, fatigue and shortness of breath.
December 7, 2025 | 08:48 pm PT
The alarming indifference as Hanoi ranked world's 5th most polluted city

The alarming indifference as Hanoi ranked world's 5th most polluted city

Many people still burn trash, ride old motorbikes, and use charcoal stoves, and they treat Hanoi's air pollution as someone else's problem.
December 5, 2025 | 05:17 pm PT
Singapore among world's most relaxing destinations

Singapore among world's most relaxing destinations

Singapore has been ranked second in a list of 10 most relaxing destinations in the world, according to a study by Ireland- based travel company Holafly.
August 21, 2025 | 07:58 pm PT
Which city has the best air quality in Asia-Pacific?

Which city has the best air quality in Asia-Pacific?

This city is also known for its iconic twin harbors and dormant volcanoes.
February 19, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Hanoians struggle with air pollution

Hanoians struggle with air pollution

Anh Duc’s sinusitis makes him sneeze every time he removes his face mask after two months interning at a company in Hanoi’s Cau Giay District.
December 17, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution

New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution

India's Delhi city will restrict use of vehicles next week to curb rising pollution as air quality in the capital remained dangerously unsafe for a third consecutive day despite mitigation efforts.
November 6, 2023 | 03:30 pm PT
Let's clear the air about this pollution business

Let's clear the air about this pollution business

After the pandemic cleared the air somewhat, will the new normal mark a return to abnormal, dangerous levels of air pollution? It's up to us, really.
April 11, 2022 | 06:59 pm PT
Vietnam's air quality improves but has not met WHO standard

Vietnam's air quality improves but has not met WHO standard

Air quality in Vietnam improved in 2021 but still failed to meet the World Health Organization's annual average PM2.5 concentration guidelines.
March 21, 2022 | 08:01 pm PT
Hanoi air pollution worst in the country in 2020: researchers

Hanoi air pollution worst in the country in 2020: researchers

Hanoi had the highest annual average PM2.5 concentration of all Vietnam localities in 2020, researchers said at a conference Wednesday.
December 1, 2021 | 04:30 pm PT
Vietnam considers shutting down polluting facilities to improve air quality

Vietnam considers shutting down polluting facilities to improve air quality

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered state agencies to monitor factory emissions and clamp down on those found to exceed dangerous levels.
January 20, 2021 | 12:12 am PT
HCMC air quality surveys suspended since June

HCMC air quality surveys suspended since June

Air quality surveys have not been done in HCMC since June since its contracts with some private surveillance agencies have expired.
December 16, 2020 | 10:45 pm PT
Hanoi air quality reaches unhealthy levels, to worsen

Hanoi air quality reaches unhealthy levels, to worsen

The air quality deteriorated in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, with an index measuring it rising to "unhealthy" levels in many places.
December 7, 2020 | 10:47 pm PT
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