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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.
Hanoi targets clean air on 80% of days

Hanoi targets clean air on 80% of days

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?

The air pollution in Hanoi follows a predictable, seasonal pattern, like it's returning on schedule each year.
December 8, 2025 | 05:08 pm PT
Hanoi residents are breathing the equivalent of two cigarettes a day, new data shows

Hanoi residents are breathing the equivalent of two cigarettes a day, new data shows

Hanoi’s air has slipped into its third major pollution episode of the season, and for millions of residents, the health impact is now on par with passively smoking two cigarettes every single day.
December 3, 2025 | 11:04 pm PT
Hanoi's answer to gridlock and smog? Two days of remote work

Hanoi's answer to gridlock and smog? Two days of remote work

Hanoi is choking on traffic and smog. A simple, low-cost fix could save billions: two work-from-home days each week.
July 29, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Six years of riding an electric motorbike cost me just $67

Six years of riding an electric motorbike cost me just $67

I have spent only VND 1.7 million (US$67) over six years of riding an electric motorbike, which includes brake pad replacements and a new set of tires.
January 13, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
I hesitate to leave downtown Hanoi despite the polluted air

I hesitate to leave downtown Hanoi despite the polluted air

Moving to Hanoi’s suburbs for better air quality is easy, but returning to the city center later may be nearly impossible, as house prices will have doubled or tripled.
November 23, 2024 | 05:07 pm PT
Vehicles, industry, crop burning cause Hanoi pollution crisis

Vehicles, industry, crop burning cause Hanoi pollution crisis

Hanoi's air pollution crisis worsens as traffic, industry and burning of straw combined with unfavorable weather and inadequate monitoring stymie efforts to improve air quality.
November 22, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnam's heavy air pollution needs stronger action

Vietnam's heavy air pollution needs stronger action

On March 22 this year, as IQAir's annual survey named Vietnam the 2nd most polluted country in the ASEAN region, and the 22nd worst air quality globally.
June 4, 2024 | 04:42 pm PT
Environment agency proposes for children to skip school on days of heavy air pollution

Environment agency proposes for children to skip school on days of heavy air pollution

Kindergarteners and primary school students may stay home if air quality indexes prove to be hazardous for three days straight, the Health Environment Management Agency proposed.
January 18, 2024 | 06:43 am PT
Smog covers Hanoi as air quality plummets

Smog covers Hanoi as air quality plummets

For over the past month, air quality in Hanoi has frequently been poor in the morning and evening, with high levels of emissions to blame.
December 4, 2023 | 02:06 am PT
Hanoi second most polluted city in Southeast Asia: survey

Hanoi second most polluted city in Southeast Asia: survey

Hanoi has the second worst air quality in Southeast Asia after Pasarkemis in Indonesia, according to a 2022 annual survey by IQAir, a Swiss maker of air purifiers.
March 16, 2023 | 05:40 am 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
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