businesses take heed of the dual transition

Businesses take heed of the dual transition

Combining digital transformation with the green transition has become a more urgent requirement for enterprises to ensure business goals as well as social responsibility.
the keys to a just energy and coal fired transition

The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Agreed between Vietnam and members of the International Partners Group (IPG) in 2022, the JETP aims to support the transition to green energy by providing funding in the form of grants, low-interest loans and investments from both the public and private sectors.
new usaid and standard chartered deal promotes clean energy in vietnam

New USAID and Standard Chartered deal promotes clean energy in Vietnam

The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of an MoU between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam on April 16.
global aid for energy transition ramps up

Global aid for energy transition ramps up

Vietnam has earned a great deal of financial and technical assistance from the international community in recent months for its energy transition.
malaysia sets up clean energy exchange

Malaysia sets up clean energy exchange

The Malaysian government has agreed to establish the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem) to facilitate cross-border sales of green electricity to neighbouring countries.
australia commits aud245 million to boost vietnams renewable energy and climate resilience

Australia commits AUD245 million to boost Vietnam's renewable energy and climate resilience

The Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, attracting nearly 200 businesses, investors, and experts from both countries.
climate leaders network aims to elevate role of women in green economy

Climate Leaders Network aims to elevate role of women in green economy

The newly established Climate Leaders Network (CLN) is aiming to elevate women's leadership and their impact on Vietnam's transition to a sustainable and green economy.
citi wins three environmental finance awards

Citi wins three Environmental Finance awards

Citi was recognised by Environmental Finance magazine, a leading publication in the sustainable debt finance market, as lead manager of the year for corporate green bonds, lead manager of the year for corporate sustainability bonds and lead manager of the year for supranational, sub-sovereign and agency green bonds.
green finance discord to be addressed

Green finance discord to be addressed

Establishing a detailed green classification system and independent evaluation are recognised as key elements for steering Vietnam’s green finance sector in line with international standards.
opportunities to unlock in vietnams green finance arena

Opportunities to unlock in Vietnam’s green finance arena

In recent years, financial institutions have pivoted from solely emphasising green finance to investing in businesses that both adapt to and mitigate climate risk impacts.
sheraton saigon grand opera hotel awarded green globe certification

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel awarded Green Globe certification

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel has earned the distinction of being the first Marriott International property in Vietnam to receive the Green Globe certification in sustainability.
uob vietnam partners with betrimex on sustainability

UOB Vietnam partners with Betrimex on sustainability

On April 12, United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited (UOB Vietnam) signed a green trade finance facility agreement with Ben Tre Import Export Joint-Stock Corporation (Betrimex) on sustainable coconut production.
malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
driving green building development in vietnam from legal aspect

Driving green building development in Vietnam from legal aspect

Vietnam needs assessment tools and a roadmap to expedite green building projects, while introducing more incentive policies and increasing awareness about the benefits of green buildings among investors and consumers.
vietnam intl travel mart opens in hanoi

Vietnam Int’l Travel Mart opens in Hanoi

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2024 themed “Vietnam Tourism – Green Transition for Sustainable Development” kicked off in Hanoi on April 11, attracting 700 enterprises across the country and 16 foreign countries and territories.