Nascent green financing scene soon set for lift-off
By Thanh Nguyen
August 01, 2022 | 15:18
As Vietnam is pursuing the energy transition by focusing on developing renewable energy, the country is facing challenges with how to mobilise sufficient financial resources to meet its ambitious targets.
Carmakers rack up profits despite global intricacies
By Nguyen Thu
August 01, 2022 | 15:00
The lack of car manufacturing supplies has increased delivery times and increased driver costs. However, the high demand is helping some businesses in the industry reap big profits.
VinFast stands alone in current e-car arena
By Nguyen Huong
August 01, 2022 | 09:00
The domestic e-vehicle market in Vietnam is showing signs of taking off, but some foreign manufacturers may be slow to latch onto what could be an attractive market.
Financing the net-zero transition
By Srinath Komarina
July 29, 2022 | 15:48
Recent projections continue to show Vietnam as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia coming out of the pandemic. Srinath Komarina, programme manager at the Global Green Growth Institute in Vietnam, explains how using innovative instruments like green bonds can meet the country’s targets, both for the environment and the economy.
Finance and governance accelerators for Just Energy Transition
By Thanh Tung
July 29, 2022 | 15:30
Initial results of the energy transition to date have proven that finance is not a constraint and new governance solutions are key to a Just Energy Transition.
UNDP roundtable to tackle energy transition financing
By Hue Anh
July 29, 2022 | 10:06
A roundtable with VIR and the UNDP is to discuss strategies for financing a just energy transition.
UNDP regional director arrives in Vietnam
By Thanh Tung
July 28, 2022 | 10:00
UN assistant secretary general and UNDP regional director for Asia-Pacific Kanni Wignaraja arrived in Vietnam on the night of July 27 for an official visit.
Realising Vietnam’s just energy transition
By Kanni Wignaraja
July 27, 2022 | 20:16
Vietnam is set to achieve net-zero by 2050. The announcement by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow was a turning point in the country’s journey to sustainable development.
Domestic solar panel groups remain overshadowed
By Phuong Thu
July 27, 2022 | 18:41
Although the United States has frozen tariffs on Vietnamese solar panels for the next two years, the influx of cheap Chinese goods means there may not be enough domestic companies to take advantage of it.
Roundtable on transitioning to a just energy future
By Thanh Dat
July 27, 2022 | 15:15
VIR and the UNDP will organise a roundtable themed Finance and Governance Accelerators for a Just Energy Transition in Hanoi on July 29.
TotalEnergies to build first solar rooftop system for Miza Corporation
By Anh Duc
July 27, 2022 | 15:08
Miza Corporation has signed a long-term agreement with TotalEnergies to provide a 4MWp PV system to Mipak Co., Ltd.
MM Mega Market Vietnam championed for Green Leadership
By Anh Duc
July 27, 2022 | 11:42
MM Mega Market Vietnam was honoured as one of the top Asian enterprises to receive an AREA 2022 award at a ceremony held by Enterprise Asia on July 21.
Vietnam promotes sustainable agriculture
By Thai An
July 26, 2022 | 10:30
The 2022 Press Dialogue programme on COP26 and the Development of Sustainable Agriculture in Vietnam was held in Buon Ma Thuot on the weekend of July 23-24.
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