carbon market an opportunity for businesses to engage in green economy

Carbon market: An opportunity for businesses to engage in green economy

Carbon is an intangible commodity, but it is a product with significant value and potential for investment and business opportunities. However, it also presents many challenges for Vietnamese businesses that are not yet fully prepared, said experts at a seminar in Hanoi on December 25.
starbucks vietnam and gaia to foster a greener environment

Starbucks Vietnam and Gaia to foster a greener environment

As part of its sustainable business development plan, Starbucks Vietnam has partnered with the Gaia Nature Conservation Centre to foster a greener environment, guiding green living practices through the Green Contribution series with various community activities in 2024-2025.
green tech accelerator driving industrial carbon reduction and sustainability with textiles circular packaging and smart driving

Green Tech Accelerator: Driving Industrial Carbon Reduction and Sustainability with Textiles, Circular Packaging, and Smart Driving

Green Tech Accelerator partners with startups to focus on textile waste recycling, circular packaging, and smart driving solutions.
groups turning waste into green resources

Groups turning waste into green resources

The classification, collection, and processing of waste is playing an important role in promoting a circular economy and fulfilling Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero.
pathways aplenty for vietnams circular economy transition

Pathways aplenty for Vietnam’s circular economy transition

We are five years away from the finish line of the Sustainable Development Goals and halfway towards Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy for 2030. In Vietnam, the nation has set ambitious goals for the period: reducing greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 16 per cent, ensuring that 95 per cent of municipal wastewater is treated, and raising GDP per capita to $7,500.
utilising nuclear power in harmony with green growth

Utilising nuclear power in harmony with green growth

The revised Electricity Law is creating a development space for nuclear power in Vietnam. Nguyen Thai Son, vice president of the Vietnam Energy Association, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the role of nuclear power projects in green growth.
marintec innovation conference 2024 setting sail towards a greener future

Marintec Innovation conference 2024: setting sail towards a greener future

The Marintec Innovation 2024 (MINO 2024) was a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry's journey towards sustainability.
budding potential in green finance and ai

Budding potential in green finance and AI

To cope with climate change and the decline of natural resources, green finance has emerged as an effective method to combine finance and environmental protection, promoting sustainable development.
marubeni demonstrates its 37mwh battery energy storage system

Marubeni demonstrates its 3.7MWh Battery Energy Storage System

Japan's Marubeni Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Marubeni Green Power Vietnam Co., Ltd, has commenced a demonstration of its 3.7MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on December 20.
businesses pivotal in offsetting carbon measures in vietnam

Businesses pivotal in offsetting carbon measures in Vietnam

Quantifying carbon emissions and implementing offset measures are being called urgent and a key factor to help businesses thrive in the green economy.
coordination key for circular economy

Coordination key for circular economy

Boosting the circular economy and green transformation need to be a key driving force for society, but this requires more incentives on taxes, fees, and incentives.
sc vivocity becomes the first mall in vietnam with leed certification

SC VivoCity becomes the first mall in Vietnam with LEED Certification

SC VivoCity shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the S Green Building Council for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (v4.1), accordingto a December 12 press release.
green bay packaging deploys ifs cloud eam and nrg master data management solutions to streamline maintenance processes and drive asset reliability

Green Bay Packaging deploys IFS Cloud EAM and NRG Master Data Management solutions to streamline maintenance processes and drive asset reliability

Using the IFS solution, GBP will improve asset reliability by obtaining clearer visibility into asset availability, usage, and lifecycle
systemic issues persist in green credit development

Systemic issues persist in green credit development

Green credit in Vietnam presents significant growth potential, but businesses and credit institutions continue to face numerous obstacles that hinder its development.
sustainability standards to drive the green transition

Sustainability standards to drive the green transition

To thrive amid the global green transition, Vietnamese businesses must continuously update their knowledge and align their strategies with evolving international sustainability standards. This adaptation is critical for competitiveness and long-term growth.