28-08-2024 18:58
With 6.5 million cars and 74 million motorcycles, Vietnam is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from road transport in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia. Emissions from road vehicles in the country are rising rapidly, with an average annual increase of about 15 per cent over the past decade.
28-08-2024 12:47
Vietnam needs to construct more green buildings to achieve its emission reduction goals, instead of focusing on winning green building recognition certificates.
26-08-2024 08:00
The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is emerging as a prime investment destination in Vietnam, driven by a favourable investment climate and ambitious development plans.
20-06-2024 10:49
The Vietnam Energy Outlook Report - Pathways to Net Zero (EOR-NZ) has noted that to achieve its 2050 target, Vietnam's CO2 emissions may peak by 2030, so the pace of its green energy transition needs to pick up.
19-06-2024 20:24
SCG, ASEAN's leading conglomerate, has announced the launch of SCG Low Carbon Super Cement in Vietnam to contribute to the Vietnamese target of net zero by 2050.
06-06-2024 15:32
The European Union has pledged to continue providing more support for Vietnam in developing renewable energy and achieving its net-zero emissions as internationally committed.
05-06-2024 18:06
The C.P. Vietnam Corporation (CPV) consistently highlights the significance of environmental protection in line with C.P. Group's strategic aimed of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
24-05-2024 09:50
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities create competitive advantages and a sustainable development path for business as Vietnam aims to electrify 50 per cent of its public transport by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2050.
20-05-2024 06:08
With more than $11 million in funding through the US Agency for International Development, Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up its efforts to facilitate energy efficiency gains and develop and deploy new sources of renewable energy.
15-05-2024 18:44
In the 2023 Climate Report, Citi provides an update on the progress the bank is making towards its net-zero commitment, how it is managing environmental risk, and details the impact of its climate strategy over the past year.
09-05-2024 10:00
A thought leadership event brought business leaders, industry experts, and senior officials together on May 8 to enhance collaboration and propel the country’s green transition.
29-03-2024 11:04
The path towards net zero was discussed at a workshop themed “Towards Net-Zero: Canada-Vietnam Experience Sharing”, held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28.
18-01-2024 11:09
Vietnam is among five Asia-Pacific economies that have exceeded the decarbonisation rate targets outlined by their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to PwC's Net Zero Economy Index 2023.
18-12-2023 16:01
Panasonic Vietnam launched season two of its 'Live Green and Wellness with Gen G' campaign on December 16, following the success and positive response to last year's programme, which was aimed at engaging young people with the topic of global warming.
06-12-2023 09:33
GuarantCo and Standard Chartered have signed a MoU announcing the intention to develop a climate-focused deal framework that aims to increase funding opportunities in Vietnam and accelerate climate action.