Ho Chi Minh City targets 80% 'good' air quality days by 2030, year-round by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve 80% of days with good or moderate air quality by 2030, and year-round good air quality by 2045. The city aims to tackle pollution primarily from traffic and industrial emissions through stricter standards and a transition to clean energy vehicles.
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