urban mobility to support the nations net zero drive

Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
australia and vietnam join forces to cultivate quality workforce for net zero future

Australia and Vietnam join forces to cultivate quality workforce for net-zero future

Vietnam and Australia view the green economy as a vital area for cooperation, with Australia’s ambition to lead in renewable energy aligning with Vietnam’s focus on wind and solar development.
warehouse and ready built factory developers adopt esg standards

Warehouse and ready-built factory developers adopt ESG standards

Warehouse and ready-built factory developers are increasingly adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards to contribute to the country's net-zero target, but challenges remain.
gefe 2024 to catalyse a green future for vietnam

GEFE 2024 to catalyse a green future for Vietnam

Driven by the success of previous events, businesses and investors are pinning high hopes on the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024 to seek more opportunities to partner with Vietnam in its net-zero mission.
australia a source of support for electricity

Australia a source of support for electricity

The similarities in the potential for renewable energy development and the commitment to a net-zero pathway by 2050 serve as part of the motivation for Australia to support Vietnam in achieving a reliable, affordable energy system with reduced carbon emissions.
hdf energy and quang ngai forge partnership for green hydrogen development

HDF Energy and Quang Ngai forge partnership for green hydrogen development

Leveraging its geographic strengths with abundant wind and solar resources, Vietnam is making notable progress in expanding its renewable energy production, playing a key role in its pursuit of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
vietnam superport marks vision of a connected future

Vietnam SuperPort marks vision of a connected future

The recent launch of Vietnam SuperPort marks a critical hub connecting supply chains between China and Southeast Asia, with an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero by 2040. This milestone enhances Vietnam’s logistics capabilities while contributing to the nation’s climate change objectives.
business governance plays a major developmental role

Business governance plays a major developmental role

Sustainable development is now both a strategic goal and an essential requirement for all businesses. Nguyen Quang Vinh, vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the critical role businesses play in helping Vietnam reach its net-zero targets.
fb companies ramp up net zero missions

F&B companies ramp up net-zero missions

The risk of supply chain disruptions and reduced raw material availability due to climate change is prompting the food and beverage industry to accelerate its transition towards greener and more sustainable practices.
transport financing vital for 2050 targets

Transport financing vital for 2050 targets

While the Ministry of Transport is pushing for green transport to achieve net-zero emissions in Vietnam, the sector is still struggling to secure funding for its initiatives.
businesses embrace green transformation for net zero goals

Businesses embrace green transformation for net-zero goals

Businesses' efforts to realise Vietnam's net-zero goal are being fostered, creating strong momentum for a seamless green transformation in terms of awareness, thinking, and action.
southeast asia primed to play key role in growth of sustainable aviation fuel industry

Southeast Asia primed to play key role in growth of sustainable aviation fuel industry

Southeast Asia's feedstocks can supply approximately 12 per cent of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand to meet the commercial aviation industry's net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing released on September 3.
hybrid vehicles are strong step but not final answer

Hybrid vehicles are strong step but not final answer

The hybrid car market in Vietnam is becoming much more vibrant, but its contribution to the net-zero roadmap is under the microscope.
price incentives can electrify transport

Price incentives can electrify transport

Ensuring sufficient electricity demand and incentives on electricity prices can promote the electrification of transport, contributing to accelerating the net-zero process by 2050.
ev strategy must prioritise keeping the pace globally

EV strategy must prioritise keeping the pace globally

Under Vietnam’s vehicle industry development strategy, electric vehicles (EVs) require robust support from government policies to contribute effectively to the country’s net-zero commitment.