Lang Son: Residents protest against company causing pollutionNearly 80 households set up tents to prevent the operations of Giang Sơn Manufacture, Trade and Services Joint-Stock Company’s asphalt mixing station on Monday night. The company is located in Tenh Che Village, Hong Phong Commune, Cao Loc District, in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son. Danh said the station had not only affected residents in Tenh Che Village but had also discharged wastewater that affected residents in the Con Quyen, Con Lang and Con Chu villages. Residents set up tents to prevent the operations asphalt mixing station which caused environmental pollution. Ngo Quang Nam, chairman of the Hong Phong Commune People’s Committee, said the commune authorities had spoken to local residents to warn them against causing a public disturbance, saying they would discuss the matter with the company and the residents to seek suitable solutions.

Source: VietNamNet News July 27, 2016 11:37 UTC