supporting a green strategy for the automotive industry

Supporting a green strategy for the automotive industry

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.
more green buildings in vietnam need to be realised

More green buildings in Vietnam need to be realised

Vietnam needs to construct more green buildings to achieve its emission reduction goals, instead of focusing on winning green building recognition certificates.
ba ria vung tau steps up fdi attraction

Ba Ria-Vung Tau steps up FDI attraction

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.
investment in green energy transition vital for vietnam

Investment in green energy transition vital for Vietnam

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.
scg launches its first scg low carbon super cement in vietnam

SCG launches its first SCG Low Carbon Super Cement in Vietnam

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.
assurances made from eu to support vietnams renewables

Assurances made from EU to support Vietnam’s renewables

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.
cp vietnam aiming for net zero goal

C.P. Vietnam aiming for 'net-zero' goal

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.
green transportation paves path to net zero

Green transportation paves path to net zero

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.
usaid funds 11 million to help ho chi minh city achieve net zero emissions goal

USAID funds $11 million to help Ho Chi Minh City achieve net-zero emissions goal

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.
citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

Citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

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.
mufg n0w net zero world launches in vietnam

MUFG N0W (Net Zero World) launches in Vietnam

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.
vietnam and canada share opportunities to achieve net zero

Vietnam and Canada share opportunities to achieve net zero

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.
vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by nationally determined contributions

Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

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.
panasonic launches new green drive

Panasonic launches new green drive

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.
guarantco and standard chartered collaborate on climate action

GuarantCo and Standard Chartered collaborate on climate action

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.