Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 4 -- Two Vietnamese cities, Hoa Lu and Hai Phong, have been honoured at the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Awards and the 5th Certificate of Recognition (COR) ceremony, respectively, held in Langkawi, Kedah State of Malaysia.

The events, part of the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) from September 2-4, underscored Vietnam's continued commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Hoa Lu was among 10 outstanding cities to receive the ESC Awards, which recognises its notable initiatives in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and awareness-raising in schools. The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining gre...