Businesses urged to join carbon market
By Nguyen Kim
July 09, 2026 | 14:46
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has called on businesses to share environmental data and join the carbon market once it begins pilot operations.
Vietnam must move beyond low-cost EV manufacturing
By Nguyen Huong
July 09, 2026 | 14:35
Vietnam's EV market risks being locked into low-cost manufacturing rather than innovation, Arthur D. Little's Akshay Prasad told VIR.
30-year SCG backs green development as Vietnam enters next phase of net-zero journey
By Nguyen Huong
July 09, 2026 | 14:11
After investing more than $7 billion over three decades, SCG now sees the country's net-zero transition as the next defining chapter of its development.
E10 rollout yields positive early signs on emissions
By Nguyen Huong
July 08, 2026 | 13:47
Early signs suggest Vietnam's E10 biofuel rollout is helping cut emissions, though officials say more data is needed to confirm its full environmental impact.
Battery storage prioritised as rooftop solar incentives under review
By Nguyen Huong
July 08, 2026 | 13:43
The government is preparing policies to boost rooftop solar and battery storage while studying time-of-use power pricing.
PV GAS signs LNG supply deal with Shell Eastern Trading for 2027-2031
By Thanh Van
July 07, 2026 | 16:39
PV GAS has signed a long-term LNG supply agreement with Shell Eastern Trading for the 2027-2031 period.
Can Tho lures investments in renewable energy
By Truc Giang
July 07, 2026 | 08:00
With a slew of large-scale energy ventures in the pipeline, Can Tho is steadily realising its goal of becoming the Mekong Delta’s energy hub while laying the foundation for a green and sustainable growth strategy.
Southeast Asia's energy transition enters a new phase
By Thanh Van
July 06, 2026 | 17:58
Investment in energy generation is accelerating across Southeast Asia, but building more generation alone will not be enough.
Regenerative agriculture helps Vietnamese coffee tackle green barriers
By Thanh Van
July 06, 2026 | 16:40
In light of stricter requirements on sustainability, traceability, and carbon emissions in export markets, regenerative agriculture is considered a solution to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s coffee industry while improving farmers' livelihoods.
Retailers step up circular economy efforts to curb plastic waste
By Thai An
July 04, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam’s leading retailers are accelerating efforts to reduce single-use plastic bags and promote circular economy practices, as businesses increasingly position sustainable consumption as a key component of their long-term growth.
Green Climate Fund to finance $50 million for Mekong Earth Regeneration Fund
By Thanh Van
July 03, 2026 | 08:00
On July 2, Green Climate Fund (GCF) has greenlit an investment worth $50 million for Mekong Earth Regeneration Fund (MERF), managed by Mekong Capital.
Hanoi launches low emission zones
By Bich Thuy
July 02, 2026 | 09:00
Hanoi on July 1 officially launched a pilot programme for Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in its central areas, marking the first step in the roadmap to control vehicle emissions according to the 2026 Law on Capital City.
VPBank signs maiden $1.44 billion sustainability-linked loan
By Thanh Van
July 01, 2026 | 15:44
VPBank has secured a $1.44 billion sustainability-linked loan from 15 international banks.
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