new switchboard launched in aid of more sustainable operations sivacon s4

New switchboard launched in aid of more sustainable operations - SIVACON S4

The SIVACON S4 switchboard was launched into the Vietnamese market on December 5, 2023 at “Sustainable Development and Net Zero Carbon 2050 – Vision and Challenges” seminar.
hsbc aims to arrange 12 billion into vietnamese market

HSBC aims to arrange $12 billion into Vietnamese market

At the Sustainable Development conference on November 16, Lam Thuy Nga from HSBC Vietnam spoke to VIR's Bich Ngoc about the bank's ambitions.
eu releases 23 million fund for clean energy in vietnam

EU releases $23 million fund for clean energy in Vietnam

The European Union has released $23.6 million of budget support to the Vietnamese government in the framework of the EU - Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP).
nam dinh vu industrial parks green development

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park's green development

Haiphong is scaling up efforts towards green development, with Sao Do Group's Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park as a shining example.
four key strategies to steer thailand towards a low carbon society

Four key strategies to steer Thailand towards a low-carbon society

The government and private sector have proposed four key strategies to position Thailand as a low-carbon society, namely the acceleration of nationally determined contributions (NDC) and the circular economy, a push for renewable energy, and a just transition.
esg in financial sector driving economic development

ESG in financial sector driving economic development

As Vietnam needs $368 billion to reach its net zero goal by 2050, financial institutions play an extremely important role in mobilising capital to achieve this goal.
green workforce crucial to a green economy

Green workforce crucial to a green economy

The Vietnamese government is targeting green growth with policies and international commitments towards the green economy. Nguyen Cong Thuy, founder and CEO of HRDC, discusses the influence of the green workforce on sustainable development.
vietnams tough journey to reduce urban emissions

Vietnam's tough journey to reduce urban emissions

In addition to adequate energy supply, the demand for smart energy in urban areas is viewed as a qualitative change in energy mobility in Vietnam. VIR’s Angela Nguyen talked with Mikael Jakobsson, executive director of the Asia Pacific Urban Energy Association on the issue.
cme solar and sumitomo forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar and Sumitomo Forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar JSC, the leading renewable energy company in Vietnam, on June 13, signed a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Corporation (Japan) to expand and develop the rooftop solar market to promote the application of clean energy solutions across Vietnam.
first bio materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net zero target

First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target

By harnessing opportunities across various sectors, particularly in terms of bio-materials, Vietnam could potentially accelerate its decarbonisation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
vinamilk receives bsi nod for carbon neutrality efforts

Vinamilk receives BSI nod for carbon-neutrality efforts

Vinamilk has just received validation from a British standards' authority for its pioneering efforts in the Vietnamese dairy industry to establish carbon-neutral factories and farms. The ongoing initiative is part of the company's Net Zero by 2050 goal.
cme solar and searefico ink cooperative partnership

CME Solar and Searefico ink cooperative partnership

With a shared commitment to reaching net-zero by 2050, Vietnamese renewable energy company CME Solar JSC has announced a new partnership with Searefico JSC, a leading national brand in engineering and technology, to promote rooftop solar across Vietnam.
sabeco and sp solarise nine breweries to promote green growth

SABECO and SP solarise nine breweries to promote green growth

The Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) has announced a partnership with SP Group to expand the second phase of its rooftop solar energy system installation and operation, with a maximum output of 10.4 megawatt peak at nine of SABECO’s breweries.
asean looks towards net zero emissions

ASEAN looks towards net zero emissions

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility jointly held the Southeast Asia Development Symposium themed “Imagining a net-zero ASEAN” in Indonesia’s Bali on March 30.
vietnam supports japans initiatives towards net zero emissions diplomat

Vietnam supports Japan’s initiatives towards net zero emissions: diplomat

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha’s participation in the coming Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo will affirm Vietnam’s resolve to realise its committements on greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate change response, as well as support for the Japanese Government’s initiatives towards net zero emissions.