Green Growth

Vietnam emerges as promising market for US ethanol

By Thanh Van July 16, 2026 | 16:07

Vietnam’s planned nationwide rollout of E10 gasoline will open up opportunities for US businesses to increase ethanol exports.

Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen seek closer regional integration to attract investment in smart agriculture

By Nguyen Huong July 16, 2026 | 15:10

Hanoi, Bac Ninh, and Hung Yen are stepping up efforts to develop a regional investment ecosystem for smart agriculture and the green economy, with officials calling for a shift from fragmented local development towards an integrated value chain capable of attracting high-quality investment and advanced technologies.

Vietnam could cut emissions by 3 per cent with $15-per-tonne carbon tax

By Thai An July 14, 2026 | 10:31

A $15 carbon tax could cut Vietnam's emissions by nearly 3 per cent, but may slow growth without support policies, a joint study has found.

BSR steps up research into green hydrogen-based fuels

By Mai Van July 13, 2026 | 15:31

BSR is partnering with the German Development Agency (GIZ) to assess the potential of green hydrogen-based synthetic fuels that could support Vietnam's decarbonisation goals.

INSEE among first companies to trade on Vietnam's carbon exchange

By Phuong Thu July 13, 2026 | 10:10

INSEE Vietna among the first companies to complete buy and sell transactions on Vietnam's newly launched carbon exchange.

Vietnam, Norway to deepen green investment, energy ties after EFTA deal

By Nguyen Huong July 11, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnam and Norway plan to boost green investment and energy cooperation after the EFTA trade deal.

Messer Southeast Asia COO on low-carbon hydrogen and decarbonisation

By Thanh Van July 10, 2026 | 16:34

Messer Southeast Asia COO discussed the company's low-carbon hydrogen push and decarbonisation vision with VIR.

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.