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Ho Chi Minh City's air quality drops to unhealthy levels Wednesday

Ho Chi Minh City's air quality drops to unhealthy levels Wednesday

Ho Chi Minh City's air quality index stayed above 150 on Wednesday morning, indicating "unhealthy" air.
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

Why is Hanoi's air pollution worse than Ho Chi Minh City's, despite fewer vehicles?

Why is Hanoi's air pollution worse than Ho Chi Minh City's, despite fewer vehicles?

HCMC plans vehicle low-emission zones with cash fines for violation

HCMC plans vehicle low-emission zones with cash fines for violation

Ho Chi Minh City plans to create new low-emission zones in its inner areas, Can Gio and Con Dao, where violations could attract fines of VND200,000-400,000 (US$7.58-15.16).
December 2, 2025 | 08:21 pm PT
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City ordered to make air quality 'safe' for human health

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City ordered to make air quality 'safe' for human health

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has directed Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to implement urgent measures to improve air quality to safe levels within the next five years.
April 7, 2025 | 09:54 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC's air quality unhealthy on Wednesday

Hanoi, HCMC's air quality unhealthy on Wednesday

Both Hanoi and HCMC have unhealthy air quality levels on Wednesday, with high PM2.5 levels.
February 21, 2023 | 08:44 pm PT
Hanoi air quality 'very unhealthy' on Tuesday

Hanoi air quality 'very unhealthy' on Tuesday

Weather apps ranked Hanoi's air quality as "very unhealthy" or "unhealthy" on Tuesday morning with high levels of PM2.5 recorded.
February 20, 2023 | 09:01 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC suffer from poor air quality Saturday

Hanoi, HCMC suffer from poor air quality Saturday

Both Hanoi and HCMC suffer from unhealthy air quality on Saturday, with PM2.5 levels several times higher than WHO standards.
February 17, 2023 | 11:18 pm PT
Hanoi's air quality 'unhealthy' on Friday

Hanoi's air quality 'unhealthy' on Friday

Weather apps ranked Hanoi's air quality as "unhealthy" on Friday with high level of PM2.5
February 17, 2023 | 12:33 am PT
Poor air quality hits Hanoi on Monday

Poor air quality hits Hanoi on Monday

Hanoi suffered from poor air quality on Monday, while Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) air quality was ranked as moderate.
February 13, 2023 | 12:04 am PT
HCMC enjoys good air quality Friday

HCMC enjoys good air quality Friday

The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City enjoyed a low level of PM2.5 on Friday, while the capital Hanoi suffered from PM2.5 levels 7 times than those of WHO standards.
February 10, 2023 | 01:48 am PT
Hanoi's air quality suffers while HCMC air remains good

Hanoi's air quality suffers while HCMC air remains good

While Ho Chi Minh City continues to enjoy a streak of good air quality, Hanoi's air quality has been ranked as "poor" with high PM2.5 level on Wednesday.
February 8, 2023 | 12:11 am PT
HCMC enjoys good air quality Tuesday

HCMC enjoys good air quality Tuesday

The air quality of Ho Chi Minh City was rated "good" and "excellent" by global measuring tools on Tuesday morning.
February 6, 2023 | 08:32 pm PT
 
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