support necessary to boost green human resources

Support necessary to boost green human resources

A vibrant and dynamic vocational education and training system is crucial to Vietnam meeting its socioeconomic development goals. Jen Bahen, education and research counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about Australia’s support in vocational training and human resource building.
mongolia and denmark among nations boosting trade

Mongolia and Denmark among nations boosting trade

Vietnam has been building on its bilateral trade fortunes, with Mongolia seeking to increase trade with new measures, and a green strategic partnership with Denmark crafted in pursuit of sustainable development.
msb secures 100 million fmo facility for sustainable initiatives

MSB secures $100 million FMO facility for sustainable initiatives

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) solidified its commitment to sustainable finance by signing an MoU on November 2 with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO). The agreement marks a strategic partnership for mid to long-term collaboration, aiming to amplify MSB's sustainable lending practices.
green hydrogen market pursued

Green hydrogen market pursued

Promoting a green hydrogen ecosystem has the potential to annually contribute over $40 billion to GDP and generate over 40,000 jobs for the Vietnamese economy.
vimc strengthens twin digital green transformation

VIMC strengthens twin digital-green transformation

Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) is prioritising the acceleration of its IT development and digital transformation in its strategy for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2035, aiming to sustain its growth into the future.
deputy pm raises cooperation recommendations for global eco civilisation building

Deputy PM raises cooperation recommendations for global eco-civilisation building

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 5 proposed three cooperation recommendations in his key remarks delivered at a forum on driving green investment and trade to jointly build global eco-civilisation, held as part of the ongoing 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China.
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).
green strategic partnership inked between vietnam and denmark

Green strategic partnership inked between Vietnam and Denmark

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen co-chaired a virtual ceremony on November 1, 2023, to jointly declare the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership between the two governments.
sk group reaffirms commitment to vietnam

SK Group reaffirms commitment to Vietnam

One of South Korean largest conglomerates - SK Group - has confirmed its commitment to long-term investment in Vietnam, focusing on strategic partnerships and diversifying into green business sectors, contrary to speculation about its market withdrawal.
climate resilient ponds handed over in dak lak province

Climate-resilient ponds handed over in Dak Lak province

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to organise a handover of climate-resilient ponds to residents.
dairy groups take on greener vision

Dairy groups take on greener vision

Being more environmentally minded in terms of both products and supply chains could be a gateway to help dairy businesses get closer to consumers as well as expand export markets.
the paris deal climate initiative that could escalate greenwashing

The Paris deal climate initiative that could escalate greenwashing

Can a country well versed in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions "sell" its efforts to a bad actor? Critics fear Article Six of the Paris Agreement will mean an increase in greenwashing.
more incentives needed to support green credit experts

More incentives needed to support green credit: Experts

Experts have shared a view that green credit and green growth play an important role in implementing the National Green Growth Strategy in the 2021-2030 period with a vision until 2050 as they create resources for environmentally-friendly projects and programmes.
suitable policies mechanisms needed for green hydrogen development

Suitable policies, mechanisms needed for green hydrogen development

Vietnam needs to promptly adopt appropriate policies and mechanisms to build infrastructure and value chains related to hydrogen, experts recommended at the National Green Hydrogen Summit: Energy Transition and Development of Green Hydrogen Industry in Vietnam on October 28 at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) at the Hanoi-based Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park.
vietnam hopes to promote energy transition from green hydrogen

Vietnam hopes to promote energy transition from green hydrogen

The green hydrogen ecosystem based on renewable energy is expected to contribute $40-$45 billion to Vietnam's GDP each year, according to the National Green Hydrogen Summit on October 28.