Despite their economic contributions, Vietnam’s craft villages must urgently address pollution to ensure sustainable development.

Vietnam’s industrial zones have fueled economic growth - but weak environmental controls, poor planning, and legal gaps are leaving a toxic legacy.

An illegal lead recycling operation has been exposed in Hanoi, with more than 1.6 million kilograms of toxic waste buried.

Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.