3 arrested in Hanoi over illegal dumping of septic waste into To Lich River
Vietnam News 15:55 24/09/2025Police in Hanoi have arrested three people for illegally discharging nearly 50 cubic meters of untreated septic waste into the To Lich River earlier this month, authorities said on Wednesday.
Hanoi begins supplying treated water to To Lich River to revive waterway
Vietnam News 16:12 20/09/2025Hanoi authorities began releasing treated water from the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Plant into the To Lich River on Saturday, part of efforts to restore the polluted river, an official said.
Hanoi river turns black again after temporary recovery
Vietnam News 13:31 05/09/2025After a brief period of revival marked by clear blue water, the To Lich River in Hanoi has once again become polluted.
Hanoi approves plan to revive 4 inner-city rivers
Vietnam News 10:32 23/07/2025The Hanoi People’s Committee on Tuesday issued a decision passing a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate four major urban rivers, including the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set, aiming to restore environmental quality and develop a waterway system by 2030.
Heavy rain washes trash into Hanoi’s To Lich River, raising pollution concerns
Vietnam News 09:57 04/07/2025A large volume of trash, including plastic bottles, foam containers, and plastic bags, has flooded Hanoi’s To Lich River following heavy rainfall, raising fresh concerns about the long-polluted urban waterway.
Hanoians stick to outdoor workout routine despite park closures during social distancing
Vietnam News 16:14 08/04/2020Boredom from staying indoors, a craving for the open air, and a need to keep up with workout regimes were cited as reasons for ignoring a social distancing order
Japanese expert proposes measure to deodorize Hanoi river in three days
Vietnam News 21:04 12/04/2019Japan wants to sponsor a pilot technology to rid To Lich River of its foul smell
