Tag Archives: Vietnam

Smog begins to blanket Saigon as air pollution soars

Smog has been spotted at many places across Ho Chi Minh City in recent mornings and a weather expert says worsening air pollution is to blame. The thick blanket of smoke and fog was most noticeable in Districts 1, 2, 4, … Continue reading

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South Korea reports seventh death from MERS virus

South Korea’s health ministry said on Tuesday a patient infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus has died, becoming the seventh fatality in an outbreak that began in May. The ministry said there were eight new cases of … Continue reading

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U.S. to Monitor Air Quality in India and Other Countries

The United States says it will expand air-quality monitoring at some overseas diplomatic missions, following several years of reporting pollution data in China. The goal is to increase awareness of the health risks of outdoor air pollution, which easily spreads … Continue reading

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Vietnam Curbs Traffic to Improve Safety, Air Quality

Vietnam is attempting to combat the traffic-related problems of crashes and smog. Traffic accidents are a leading killer here, especially among teenagers. Roughly 14,000 Vietnamese die each year after a crash, putting this nation of 90 million among the top … Continue reading

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