Solar power could save Vietnam $600 million in fossil fuel imports
By Thanh Van
March 19, 2026 | 17:45
Solar power may help Vietnam avoid a total $594 million from potential coal and gas imports.
Vietnam pushes green transition with Japan’s $320 million ODA support
By Nguyen Huong
March 19, 2026 | 17:43
On March 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency Vietnam office and the Ministry of Finance co-organised a signing ceremony for a $320 million green loan programme.
GRI strengthens presence in Vietnam to drive corporate transparency
By Thanh Van
March 18, 2026 | 17:16
On March 18, the Global Reporting Initiative launched a programne in Vietnam to strengthen sustainability reporting practices.
UNIDO backs Vietnam's push for greener cement manufacturing
By Thanh Van
March 17, 2026 | 10:55
The cement industry is moving towards decarbonisation as UNIDO and the Ministry of Construction launch preparations for a low-carbon transformation project.
Pandora signs solar energy MoU with VSSES
By Thanh Van
March 17, 2026 | 09:29
On March 13, Pandora Production Vietnam signed an MoU with Vietnam Singapore Smart Energy Solutions JSC to collaborate on utilising electricity from a solar farm to Pandora’s crafting facility in Vietnam.
200 participants trained on circular economy
By Nguyen Kim
March 12, 2026 | 11:36
Over 200 participants, including managers and specialists from ministries, departments, localities, and businesses attended a training course about circular economy and sustainable production and consumption in Hanoi on March 10.
Unlocking sustainable finance for Vietnamese enterprises
By Van Ngoc
March 10, 2026 | 17:48
On March 10, international investors, Vietnamese policymakers, impact investing ecosystem enablers, and impact enterprises gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to tackle one of Vietnam’s most pressing development challenges.
Workshop calls for natural capital to anchor Vietnam’s economic policy
By Thai An
March 05, 2026 | 15:24
Finance for Nature workshop urges deeper integration of natural capital into macroeconomic planning to steer finance towards nature-positive growth.
ACCA urges firms not to delay sustainability reporting over data gaps
By Hazy Tran
March 05, 2026 | 14:59
As sustainability reporting requirements continue to evolve, new guidance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants stresses that organisations should not be deterred by a lack of hard data.
SJ Group plants 10,000 trees in Hanoi sustainability drive
By Nguyen Huong
March 05, 2026 | 11:01
SJ Group is set to plant 10,000 trees and open a large-scale nursery garden as part of its long-term green urban development strategy in Hanoi.
Levanta acquires 80 per cent stake in 50MW Gia Lai wind farm
By Nguyen Thu
March 03, 2026 | 11:58
Levanta Renewables has acquired an 80 per cent stake in a fully operational 50MW onshore wind project in Gia Lai province.
E-vehicle infrastructure financing for high growth
By Dr. Nguyen Tien Viet
February 20, 2026 | 15:09
The next phase of high growth is opening a window to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide as a bankable asset class, provided financing and market frameworks evolve in step with rising demand.
Green finance and circular economy as drivers of growth
By Nguyen Viet Long
February 18, 2026 | 20:35
Long Viet Nguyen, partner in Consulting for EY Vietnam, spoke to VIR about unlocking green finance for circular business models.
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