Green Growth

Progression made in rooftop solar power development

By Anh Vu January 10, 2025 | 09:47

At the end of October, the government issued Decree No.135/2024/ND-CP, which took immediate effect.

Energy issues to be handled promptly

By Nguyen Thu January 10, 2025 | 09:38

The Vietnamese government is continuing its drive to ensure sufficient power supply in 2025 as well as solutions for renewable energy initiatives.

Lack of charging stifles EV ambitions

By Nguyen Huong January 10, 2025 | 09:27

More electric vehicle charging stations are being built by manufacturers and third parties in Vietnam, but the numbers are still far from meeting likely demand, and some Chinese manufacturers are leaning back into petrol or hybrid-engine cars.

Carbon credit project set for Thanh Hoa’s sugarcane

By Khanh Linh December 31, 2024 | 14:37

Vietnam’s first project aimed at generating carbon credits from sugarcane fields.

Starbucks Vietnam and Gaia to foster a greener environment

By Thai An December 27, 2024 | 10:00

Starbucks Vietnam has partnered with the Gaia Nature Conservation Centre to foster a greener environment and guide green living practices.

Project approved to promote bio-industry for environmental protection

By VNA December 25, 2024 | 17:36

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed a decision on December 24 to approve a project on developing the biological industry in environmental protection by 2030.

Quality and sustainability: Nestlé Vietnam's path ahead

By Khanh Linh December 25, 2024 | 17:03

Le Thi Hoai Thuong, Nestlé Vietnam's senior corporate affairs manager, spoke with VIR’s Khanh Linh about the company's strategic vision for 2025

Vietnam underlines net-zero desire

By Nguyen Dat December 25, 2024 | 14:00

While Vietnam is boosting solutions to soon develop a low-carbon economy, it is facing great challenges in securing sufficient financial resources while businesses are in critical need for support.

New proposals built in hope of pushing offshore wind

By Nha Phuong December 25, 2024 | 10:32

Foreign investors participating in offshore wind power in Vietnam must have previously implemented at least one similar venture of equivalent scale, according to new proposals.

Utilising nuclear power in harmony with green growth

By Nguyen Thu December 25, 2024 | 10:27

The revised Electricity Law is creating a development space for nuclear power in Vietnam. Nguyen Thai Son, vice president of the Vietnam Energy Association, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the role of nuclear power projects in green growth.