EPR fees to add to plastic companies' bills
July 11, 2023 | 15:00
Although the Environmental Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme could create an incentive for the phase-out of eco-unfriendly and non-recyclable packaging in the long term, it would shift the heavy financial burden for end-of-life waste management from municipalities to producers and importers.
Eighth ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste meeting opens in Hanoi
July 06, 2023 | 14:00
The eighth Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste (AWGCW-8) was held in Hanoi on July 5.
Hanoi to make clear administrative procedures in environment area
June 09, 2023 | 14:44
The Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment will hold a dialogue with organisations and individuals on the administrative procedures in the field of environment in July, according to director of the department Nguyen Huy Cuong.
Vietnam calls for comprehensive approach in addressing climate change challenges
October 11, 2022 | 14:49
Vietnam called for a comprehensive approach in addressing challenges relating to climate change, environment and bio-diversity, at a meeting of the Economic and Financial Committee of the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session on October 10.
Motorbikes not meeting emissions standards to be restricted in Hanoi from 2024
August 24, 2022 | 23:09
From 2026, vehicles with three to five years of use or more must undergo periodic emissions inspection, and the vehicles that do not meet emissions standards in the zoned area will be restricted from traffic.
Plastic and Health Action Partnership launched to enhance health and environment
December 23, 2021 | 15:35
The Plastic and Health Action Partnership (PHA) is one of the starting actions of Local Solution for Plastic Pollution (LSPP).
IFC promotes waste-to-energy solutions as Vietnam shifts to low-carbon economy
December 16, 2021 | 20:00
As Vietnam aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the IFC is providing a $30 million financing package for a waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh.
Masan High-Tech Materials begins journey towards carbon neutrality
December 15, 2021 | 10:07
Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation has set a clear course and ambitious goals towards carbon neutrality and climate protection.
Nestlé Vietnam and VEA cooperate on sustainable management of packaging
December 10, 2021 | 13:53
The VEA and Nestlé Vietnam signed an MoU to promote environmental protection and sustainable packaging management.
Mondelēz International advances commitment to help create circular economy for plastics
November 26, 2021 | 10:48
Mondelēz International is investing in Circulate Capital Ocean Fund to support scalable solutions for the collecting, sorting, and recycling of plastic waste.
Largest energy, environment technology exhibition opens in Hanoi
November 17, 2021 | 20:12
The Hanoi International Exhibition of Environment and Energy Technology (ENTECH HANOI 2021) opened in the capital city on November 17, gathering 45 businesses with 70 physical and 120 virtual exhibition booths.
Unilever Vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of COP26
November 09, 2021 | 16:33
Do Thai Vuong, vice president of Sustainable Development and Communications, talks about Unilever Vietnam's plastic management strategy to reach net-zero by 2030.
Vietnam joining to clear commitments to phase out coal power
November 05, 2021 | 11:00
A 190-strong coalition, including Vietnam, has agreed to both phase out coal power and end support for new coal power plants.
Partners pledge $665 million to support green recovery in ASEAN
November 03, 2021 | 06:00
Four partners pledged $665 million to an ADB platform to mobilise $7 billion for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia.
Stricter rules ahead for environment
October 30, 2021 | 11:00
In July, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a draft decree on the implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection (LoEP) for public comment. The draft decree outlines details on the law’s new concept of environmental permits, which will govern the environmental implications of specific investment projects.
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