all systems go for vietnams essential energy transition

All systems go for Vietnam’s essential energy transition

As Vietnam proceeds towards reaching its audacious carbon-neutrality pledge and economic resilience, international organisations are touting commitments to helping shape and influence the country’s legislative agenda and its energy transformation path.
keppel group and sovico group cooperate on sustainable energy and urbanisation

Keppel Group and Sovico Group cooperate on sustainable energy and urbanisation

Both groups signed an MoU for the development and rollout of energy and environmental solutions for large-scale decarbonisation, as well as for smart and sustainable urban development and township management services.
euro banks offering green solutions

Euro banks offering green solutions

European financial institutions are displaying their optimism about Vietnam’s sustainability path by fostering green financing alternatives, thus empowering the country to fulfil its net-zero carbon emission promise by 2050.
vbfs environmental working group proposes carbon trading system

VBF's environmental working group proposes carbon trading system

Developing an emissions trading system (ETS) and a carbon credit market are two key solutions that the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Environment Working Group mentioned at the technical session.
green economic development crucial to fdi attraction

Green economic development crucial to FDI attraction

Viewed as an attractive investment destination, yet Vietnam still needs more attention to green and low-carbon economic development so as to sustainably attract foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts.
vietnam sets course for carbon market scheme

Vietnam sets course for carbon market scheme

The Government Office has issued Document No.648/VPCP-NN on January 26, approving the carbon market development scheme in Vietnam.
institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Asia’s demand for carbon offsets is increasing as more global supply chains, manufacturing, and banking sectors attempt to reduce their carbon impact – in which Vietnam may be the ideal location for a green investment wave.
ge presents top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond

GE presents top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond

Global energy giant General Electric (GE) has presented a forecast of the top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond.
vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025

Vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025

Vietnam plans to set up and pilot the operation of a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a new Government decree on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Ozone layer protection.
vietnams roadmap to decarbonisation

Vietnam’s roadmap to decarbonisation

Global demand for energy is increasing due to population and economic growth, especially in large emerging countries, which will account for 60 per cent demand growth by 2025. Vietnam, as a developing country, is therefore facing some barriers.
carbon finance and energy policy in vietnam

Carbon finance and energy policy in Vietnam

Green growth, as defined by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), is “economic growth that is environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive”. Countries pursuing green growth hope to achieve economic growth – often measured in terms of GDP and employment outcomes – while at the same time ensuring social equity, protecting the environment, and taking climate action.
ifc promotes waste to energy solutions as vietnam shifts to low carbon economy

IFC promotes waste-to-energy solutions as Vietnam shifts to low-carbon economy

As Vietnam accelerates efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $30 million financing package to fund the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh province. The aim is to increase the province’s waste treatment capacity and reduce its environmental footprint while protecting residents from health risks associated with untreated waste.
masan high tech materials begins journey towards carbon neutrality

Masan High-Tech Materials begins journey towards carbon neutrality

As a Vietnamese enterprise looking to lead the global high-tech materials industry, Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation has set a clear course and ambitious goals towards carbon neutrality and climate protection.
low carbon economic growth green building examples from the world

Low-carbon economic growth: Green building examples from the world

One of the countries to be most impacted by climate change and with one of the fastest growth in greenhouse gas emissions globally, Vietnam sits in the crosshairs of the climate crisis.
smarter industries to decarbonise manufacturing around the world

Smarter industries to decarbonise manufacturing around the world

Climate change is accelerating around the world – but 5G and other digital cellular technologies can play a vital role to combat it. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, delves into how smarter industries can help decarbonise the planet.