Hanoi and Japan’s Fukuoka cooperate on environmental protection
Hanoi and Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture will exchange experiences, research and apply the technology for rare-earth waste dumps in Fukuoka to small and medium-sized landfills in Hanoi city.
Hanoi always values cooperation in environmental protection with Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment Le Tuan Dinh said at a meeting with a deputy director of the Fukuoka Environment Department in Hanoi on April 4.
Illustrative photo
|
Under the MoU, Hanoi and Fukuoka prefecture will work together in the fields of developing institutions and policies for the management of environmental protection, surface water quality (rivers, lakes, ponds, ditches) and river basin.
Hanoi and Fukuoka will also enhance cooperation in waste water treatment and gas emission reduction; classification, recycling and disposal of hazardous, industrial and domestic garbage; clean energy and alternative energy; biodiversity and climate change; among others.
Especially, the two sides will exchange experiences, research and apply the technology for rare-earth waste dumps in Fukuoka to small and medium-sized landfills in Hanoi city.
On June 8, 2015, authorities of Hanoi and Fukuoka prefecture inaugurated a waste treatment facility based on Fukuoka’s aerobic burial technology at Xuan Son Waste Treatment Zone in Son Tay town of Hanoi.
The project, kicked off on June 7, 2014, covered area of more than three hectares. It had an initial capacity to handle landfill of 100 tons of waste per day, projected to increase to 240 tons per day, with a total investment of VND47 billion (US$2.02 million).
At the reception for Fukuoka prefecture’s delegation on January 29, 2018, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said that the city’s government has cooperated closely with the Japanese embassy to actively support Fukuoka’s projects in particular and Japan’s projects in general in Hanoi.
The two sides have implemented many joint projects in the fields of environment, economy, society and culture, bringing advanced Japanese technologies to improve people’s living standards in the capital.
20:51, 2025/01/22
Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association launched in Hanoi to strengthen bilateral ties
The congress adopted the association's charter and outlined its strategic objectives.
22:56, 2025/01/21
Hanoi, HCMC to submit metro plans to National Assembly in February: Deputy PM
The resolution aims to speed up the development of the urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
15:18, 2025/01/21
Hanoi integrates administrative procedures into national public service portal
The entire process is digitized and shared among agencies at all levels, saving time and ensuring transparency.
21:53, 2025/01/19
2025 spring book fair opens to boost reading in Hanoi
The 2025 Spring Book Fair promises to establish itself as an annual event that celebrates the importance of books and knowledge.
20:49, 2025/01/19
Traditional essence in Hanoi's Old Quarter Tet celebration program
The activities include worshiping rituals, calligraphy, and folk music.
19:47, 2025/01/19
Annual Tet flower market opens in Hoan Kiem District
With many iterations over the years, the traditional market continues to hold its own appeal, combining the past and traditional values with the present and modern world.
- Thousands of people rejoice Hanoi International Light Festival 2025
- HUFO looks back at 2024 with impressive results
- More than 2,000 drones paint Hanoi's landmarks in New Year's skies
- Hanoi accelerates completion of Ring Road No. 4 service roads in 2025
- Hanoi’s greater autonomy under Capital Law unlocks new growth opportunities
- Exhibition combines young creativity with Phu Xuyen’s traditional crafts