Thailand deploys rainmaking planes to battle drought, pollution​

Thailand deploys rainmaking planes to battle drought, pollution​

The Thai government plans to deploy 30 aircraft nationwide for cloud-seeding operations to induce artificial rain to battle air pollution and ease dry weather conditions in the main crop-growing areas.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory fined $20,300 for environmental violations

Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory fined $20,300 for environmental violations

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's inspectorate agency has issued a fine of nearly VND500 million ($20,350) to Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory (Vietnam) International Corporation.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vehicles not subject to environmental protection fees: ministry

Vehicles not subject to environmental protection fees: ministry

All means of transportation, including motorbikes, will not be affected by the decree on environmental protection fees currently being drafted, the Ministry of Finance has clarified.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam finance ministry drafts decree on environmental protection fees for emissions

Vietnam finance ministry drafts decree on environmental protection fees for emissions

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is drafting a decree on environmental protection fees for emissions towards achieving sustainable growth, improving environment quality and people’s health as well as reducing polluting projects.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta struggles with huge waste problem

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta struggles with huge waste problem

Many Mekong Delta residents are suffering bad odor, water pollution and related irritation as the region lacks waste treatment options, relying mostly on a small number of landfills.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Unusual Formosa factory smoke not a problem: province leader

Unusual Formosa factory smoke not a problem: province leader

Unusually dense, yellow smoke billowing from the factory operated by the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation (FHS) Saturday was not a problem, says provincial chairman Vo Trong Hai.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7