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South Korea as Vietnam's model for not littering

South Korea as Vietnam's model for not littering

South Korea is a shining example of effective public waste management without the use of many trash bins.
When people still trash a restaurant floor, it's hard to talk about keeping a country clean

When people still trash a restaurant floor, it's hard to talk about keeping a country clean

Use the law against litterers, 'consciousness' won't work

Use the law against litterers, 'consciousness' won't work

Japanese expat group cleans up Hanoi's Sword Lake

Japanese expat group cleans up Hanoi's Sword Lake

For a decade now, a group of elderly Japanese has gathered every Sunday morning to pick up garbage scattered around Hanoi's iconic Sword Lake.
June 7, 2023 | 04:30 pm PT
Strict law enforcement could improve behavior in Vietnam

Strict law enforcement could improve behavior in Vietnam

I was surprised when my coworkers, who had numerous bad habits, suddenly became civilized and courteous while traveling abroad.
January 13, 2023 | 03:29 pm PT
Beyond the hype, a dirty side of Da Lat

Beyond the hype, a dirty side of Da Lat

Da Lat is famous as a hill resort station with great weather conditions and scenic beauty, earning several accolades like the City of Flowers, an awesome honeymoon destination and so on.
December 2, 2022 | 04:18 pm PT
A zero-waste lifestyle is easier than you think

A zero-waste lifestyle is easier than you think

Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, I carry boxes and net bags for everything from vegetables and meat to rice and pepper.
July 22, 2022 | 06:41 pm PT
Policy to fine littering is good if it is enforced

Policy to fine littering is good if it is enforced

Readers welcomed Vietnam's plan to fine people for littering or urinating on the streets, but have doubt about the implementation.
July 20, 2022 | 07:35 pm PT
Vietnam to impose $43-86 fines for littering on streets

Vietnam to impose $43-86 fines for littering on streets

People found littering on streets, sidewalks and sewage systems will be fined VND1-2 million ($43-86) under a government decision that takes effect next month.
July 19, 2022 | 05:10 pm PT
Hanoi records people littering downtown pedestrian zone

Hanoi records people littering downtown pedestrian zone

Two fixed cameras and over 30 environment staff are recording footage of those littering pedestrian streets in Hanoi's iconic Sword Lake area.
May 4, 2019 | 12:03 am PT
 
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