Air pollution has become one of the most serious health hazards in Viet Nam, particularly in major cities such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, where poor air quality is recorded at many times of the year. As such, finding solutions to reduce urban air pollution has received attention from all levels of government.

In parallel with drafting a decree on emissions control for automobiles, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is preparing a roadmap for controlling emissions from motorbikes.