Vietnam implements national plan to combat air pollution

Vietnam is implementing a national action plan to combat air pollution and manage air quality for the 2026-2030 period. The government has set specific targets to improve air quality, particularly in major urban centers like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

In Hanoi, the goal is to reduce average annual PM2.5 concentrations by 20% by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. Additionally, the plan aims for at least 80% of days in the year to reach good or moderate air quality levels according to national standards. These measures follow previous periods of severe pollution that required emergency interventions to monitor and control emissions, impacting public health and economic productivity.