Hanoi air pollution reaches unhealthy level
Vietnam News 15:19 15/10/2026Parts of Hanoi were shrouded in haze on Thursday morning as air quality readings at several locations reached the red level, indicating unhealthy conditions.
Is haze from Indonesian forest fires behind Ho Chi Minh City's murky skies?
Ho Chi Minh City 15:02 15/10/2026Thick haze blanketed Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, raising questions about whether smoke from forest fires in Indonesia had drifted into southern Vietnam. Meteorologists say the possibility cannot be ruled out, but further measurements are needed.
Unusual haze, heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City put children at greater risk of illness
Ho Chi Minh City 12:20 21/09/2026In recent days, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced unusually hazy conditions, even during sunny periods, followed by downpours in the late afternoon and evening, posing an increased risk of various illnesses, particularly among children, according to doctors.
Why has southern Vietnam's sky turned hazy in recent days?
Vietnam News 18:03 16/09/2026Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, An Giang Province, and Ca Mau Province, has experienced hazy skies in recent days, with meteorologists and environmental officials partly attributing the phenomenon to weather conditions and emissions.
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
World 15:02 24/08/2026Indonesian police on Sunday arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country triggered a harmful cloud known as a choking haze.
