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First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target
09-06-2023 09:55
By harnessing opportunities across various sectors, particularly in terms of bio-materials, Vietnam could potentially accelerate its decarbonisation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Apprehension apparent over fresh CBAM regulations
07-06-2023 10:55
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could help Vietnam set up a carbon market, so long as taxes are used to balance economic growth and emissions.
Grab Vietnam CEO reveals sustainability plans
04-06-2023 09:00
In an interview with VIR, CEO of Grab Vietnam Alejandro Osorio shares Grab's strategic plans on adoption of electric vehicles, ongoing pilot programmes for sustainable transport, and the group's commitment to carbon neutrality.
Vinamilk receives BSI nod for carbon-neutrality efforts
02-06-2023 17:48
Vinamilk has just received validation from a British standards' authority for its pioneering efforts in the Vietnamese dairy industry to establish carbon-neutral factories and farms. The ongoing initiative is part of the company's Net Zero by 2050 goal.
Indonesia plans to install 200MW solar panel
30-05-2023 17:11
Indonesian state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) seeks a 700-million USD investment to install a 200-megawatt (MW) solar panel that will replace diesel power generators in a bid to reduce carbon emission.
Selex Motors to expand battery-swapping network into Southeast Asia
26-05-2023 14:49
Selex Motors, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is revolutionising transportation with its battery-swapping network, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Vietnam and expand into the Southeast Asian market to drive sustainable transportation practices and reduce carbon emissions.
Variety of support on hand to boost green projects
22-05-2023 08:00
High-level events and in-depth workshops were held last week as part of the Climate Finance Accelerator programme, allowing low-carbon project leaders to meet with investors and financial institutions in efforts to accelerate Vietnam’s green journey.
Modern objectives to consider in developing electricity market
18-05-2023 16:59
The objective of electricity market reform has shifted globally. If previously the objective of electricity sector reform was primarily economic efficiency, it now simultaneously seeks to achieve three goals: economic efficacy, energy security, and environmental tolerance. This objective is crucial for governments committed to reducing emissions and decarbonising.
A decarbonisation plan for local businesses
18-05-2023 16:48
As Vietnam is accelerating its sustainable efforts to a greener economy, decarbonisation must be integrated into businesses’ roadmap. Antonio Della Pelle, manufacturing decarbonisation lead in East Asia and Pacific for the International Finance Corporation, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how the emerging challenges of carbon-intensive Vietnamese manufacturers can be addressed.
National Green Cooling Programme project officially launched
15-05-2023 11:54
The National Green Cooling Programme will promote the conversion to high energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies, and increase energy savings in the cooling sector.
Technology key to green and sustainable development
14-05-2023 19:00
As Finland promotes the transition of towards carbon neutrality, Germany's Siemens AG supports many Finnish companies to accelerate energy efficiency and digitalisation.
Singapore expands green finance plan
11-05-2023 11:27
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonise the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging innovation and extending grants.
Exporters anxious over EU carbon tax implementation
27-04-2023 16:00
With the European Union to begin use of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in October, the changes will have a direct impact on four categories of industrial products exported by Vietnam to the EU.
Steel groups take on EU’s carbon rules
27-04-2023 14:57
Steel manufacturers in Vietnam are anxious about the procedures for receiving and reporting data related to carbon emissions for the upcoming application of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
JETPs to power up a more efficient energy transition
18-04-2023 13:00
Just Energy Transition Partnerships are powerful tools for decarbonisation. They are becoming more popular because they bring key stakeholders together to enable a clean, fair energy transition in emerging economies that rely heavily on coal.
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