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Residents miserable as 'blockhouses' block community lifeblood

Residents miserable as 'blockhouses' block community lifeblood

Hien is so shaken by the machinery racket blasting from a Hanoi “blockhouse” that she waits to come home until nighttime to ensure the machines have stopped before her arrival.
What does one do, flanked by trashy, indifferent neighbors?

What does one do, flanked by trashy, indifferent neighbors?

My neighbors' loud noise forced me to move

My neighbors' loud noise forced me to move

Bombarded Saigonese yearn to consign the din to the bin

Bombarded Saigonese yearn to consign the din to the bin

The noise pollution created by traffic, constructions and 'entertainment' establishments are leaving many HCMC residents constantly longing for some silent relief.
March 25, 2021 | 07:00 pm PT
HCMC to end karaoke noise pollution this year

HCMC to end karaoke noise pollution this year

The HCMC administration said Tuesday it plans to end noise pollution caused by karaoke services this year, beginning with an awareness campaign.
March 9, 2021 | 05:30 am PT
HCMC restaurants fined for noise pollution

HCMC restaurants fined for noise pollution

Three Ho Chi Minh City restaurants were fined up to VND300,000 ($13) for playing loud music to attract customers.
March 8, 2021 | 11:10 pm PT
Mobile karaoke in Saigon: music for some, torture for others

Mobile karaoke in Saigon: music for some, torture for others

Mobile karaoke services allow drinkers/diners to give vent to their inner singer, but residents are singing from a different hymn sheet.
July 13, 2020 | 06:29 pm PT
Major Hanoi bridge to receive noise reduction upgrades by January

Major Hanoi bridge to receive noise reduction upgrades by January

Hanoi has agreed to its municipal Transport Department's proposal that noise reduction plates are installed on both ends of the Chuong Duong Bridge.
November 29, 2019 | 07:00 pm PT
15 million people being drowned out by noise pollution in Vietnam: study

15 million people being drowned out by noise pollution in Vietnam: study

With horns blaring around the clock, it's difficult to find a quiet time to sleep for many workers.
July 21, 2017 | 01:51 am PT
City noise linked to hearing loss - study

City noise linked to hearing loss - study

People in the loudest cities were ten years "older" in terms of hearing loss.
March 2, 2017 | 06:15 pm PT
Air pollution can affect blood pressure: study

Air pollution can affect blood pressure: study

High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for premature illness and death.
October 24, 2016 | 06:15 pm PT
 
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