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Renewable energy sources not fully tapped: experts
02-08-2022 20:52
The potential of renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar power, is one of the keys to Vietnam’s energy transformation towards carbon neutrality, but barriers stemming from the unresponsive transmission network and pricing mechanism is wasting the capacity of billions of kWh of electricity, according to experts.
Vietnam can emulate Japan’s circular economy vision
29-07-2022 15:55
Vietnam has set clear dual growth goals of becoming a high-income country by 2045 and meeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
Realising Vietnam’s just energy transition
27-07-2022 20:16
Vietnam is set to achieve net-zero by 2050. The announcement by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow was a turning point in the country’s journey to sustainable development. The seriousness of intent and purposeful planning towards this net-zero commitment, with related pledges on reforestation and phasing out coal, has established Vietnam as a leader in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and limit the negative impact of climate change.
Vietnam approves programme for green energy transition
25-07-2022 17:08
On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed Decision No.876/QD-TTg approving an action programme on the green energy transition and the reduction of carbon and methane emissions in the transport sector. The move aims to develop a green transport system in the push for net-zero emission by 2050.
Can Vietnam achieve its goals on net-zero emissions?
20-07-2022 18:23
Vietnam’s economic achievements have been impressive over recent decades but greenhouse gas emissions have risen alongside them. Patrick Lenain, former assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, looks at the carbon market for this country moving forward as it tries to meet major emission-reducing targets.
Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off
28-06-2022 15:00
On June 28 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organised the kick-off conference on the national action plan for a circular economy with the participation of government leaders, development partners, ambassadors, representatives of enterprises, non-governmental organisations, universities, research institutes, and leading experts.
AMATA to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future
25-06-2022 11:43
AMATA will contribute to global efforts in tackling climate change. It voluntarily took action in 2020 when it set targets to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by a total of 5 per cent in 2022 and 7 per cent in 2025.
Thailand to speed up clean energy adoption
12-06-2022 20:17
Thailand cannot avoid entering the latest chapter of energy management as worries over climate change are growing, causing many countries to implement serious measures against industries that emit carbon dioxide, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has said.
Unilever Vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned
30-05-2022 18:08
Switching to clean energy sources, reducing emissions from electricity consumption, and building green facilities are Unilever Vietnam’s efforts to obtain net zero operational emissions, underpinning the company’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain.
Thaifex calls for zero food waste
28-05-2022 15:00
Numerous solutions have been raised and applied during the Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2022 to call for zero food waste in the region – which is said to be much more harmful than carbon emissions.
Citi supports Vietnam’s climate action commitment
12-05-2022 14:58
On May 10, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Citi Vietnam signed an MoU to cooperate in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda towards the net zero target of the nation.
IFC to support Vietnam's transition to a low-carbon economic growth model
12-05-2022 10:52
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – announced on May 11 that it will support Vietnam to transit to a low-carbon economic growth model.
Transforming energy in the race against climate change
04-05-2022 00:16
Vietnam has set itself ambitious goals when it comes to climate neutrality, yet current schemes are being deemed insufficient by energy experts, who are now recommending following Europe’s framework for energy transition and carbon neutrality.
Paying closer attention to low carbon-emitting groups
04-05-2022 00:09
Paying attention to reducing greenhouse gases will be an urgent requirement for enterprises in Vietnam, in the context that the government is eager to issue policies to realise the commitment to reach net zero. In March 2021, the Politburo and the National Assembly reaffirmed Vietnam’s desire to become not only a more modern, industrialised economy, but also a key part of the global supply chain, and to get more of its working citizens firmly in the middle-income bracket.
Vietnam’s dedicated path to net-zero emissions
04-05-2022 00:04
Vietnam could make great strides in absorbing and leveraging new technologies as it transitions to a green economy, but it also faces major challenges related to financial, technical, and policy procedures. Rui Ludovino, first counsellor of Climate Action, Environment, Employment, and Social Policies at the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s journey to a greener economy and cooperation with the EU.
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