World Bank urges US$9bn investment in Vietnam’s water infrastructure
Only 17.5 percent of the country’s population has access to clean water
Downpour inundates Thu Duc City
Vortexes and strong fluxes also formed, forcing many commuters off their motorbikes
Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes adjustment of Thu Duc City’s drainage system in next five years
Ho Chi Minh City mulls upgrades to the drainage system of the new city-within-city Thu Duc
Ho Chi Minh City plans large-scale expansion of drainage system
The multi-faceted plan is set for completion in 2030
Peach blossom trees wither due to waterlogging in Hanoi
Farmers believe that nearby constructions have blocked the drainage of water along local ditches
Dirty water dumped into sea in Nha Trang
Once packed with visitors, the beach has recently become deserted due to the pollution
Ho Chi Minh City feeds a world of garbage underground
A Tuoi Tre reporter has followed a team of drainage workers to experience firsthand a dangerous job people usually take for granted
Smell-proof sewer openings installed in Ho Chi Minh City
Pressure-controlled valves close the openings on dry days to prevent foul smell from escaping