liquefied natural gas among strongest solutions in transitioning from coal

Liquefied natural gas among strongest solutions in transitioning from coal

With up to a 50 per cent lower carbon footprint than coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be adjusted to increase greener electricity when available.
japans tokyu group keen on further promoting cooperation with binh duong

Japan"s Tokyu Group keen on further promoting cooperation with Binh Duong

Japan's Tokyu Group Chairman Nomoto Hirofumi has pledged to continue cooperating and sharing its 100-year experience with the southern province of Binh Duong to turn the locality into a green, smart and worth-living city.
efficient green financing the answer to global pressures

Efficient green financing the answer to global pressures

Vietnam is in critical need of green finance and the development of carbon credit markets to drive sustainable growth and bolster environmental resilience, a conference has heard.
vietnam real estate market wide open for investors

Vietnam real estate market wide open for investors

The Vietnamese real estate market is beginning to see green shoots of recovery. Marc Townsend, senior advisor at Arcadia Consulting Vietnam, who has more than 25 years of experience in the local real estate market, spoke exclusively with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about his assessment of foreign investors’ sentiment towards the Vietnamese market.
adb agrees 138 million loan with greenyellow

ADB agrees $13.8-million loan with GreenYellow

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a $13.8 million loan agreement with GreenYellow Smart Solutions Vietnam to support the installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar systems in Vietnam.
vietnam to introduce criteria for national green development

Vietnam to introduce criteria for national green development

Vietnam is soon to introduce a new set of national criteria aimed specifically at speeding the development of green industries in line with international standards, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
together with coteccons spreading the spirit of green up through running steps

Together with Coteccons spreading the spirit of GREEN UP through running steps

The freshness, youthfulness, and vibrancy of Coteccons' culture is increasingly evident through various community programmes.
three asean countries agree on formation of borneo economic community

Three ASEAN countries agree on formation of Borneo economic community

Three ASEAN member countries in Kalimantan Island, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, have agreed to form the Borneo Economic Community (BEC) in order to stimulate green economic development in the island and the Southeast Asian region.
us coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

US coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

In the process of energy transition and towards a green economy, Vietnam and ASEAN countries are struggling with numerous challenges. David M. Turk, Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Energy, talked to VIR’s Minh Vu about US support in this process.
banks join in promoting green credit

Banks join in promoting green credit

Commercial banks in Vietnam have been actively offering loans for green projects and expanding green credit through mobilising capital from international credit institutions.
food groups leaning into greener funding

Food groups leaning into greener funding

Green development is becoming a mandatory choice for food businesses, bringing them practical value in terms of both economics and branding.
greener principles will light a path for climate victory

Greener principles will light a path for climate victory

We are facing a triple planetary crisis with three interconnected challenges: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Climate change is happening even faster than scientists anticipated, and the past two months were the hottest ever recorded.
draft on new green power pricing structure expected in november

Draft on new green power pricing structure expected in November

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently gathering data for a draft, expected in November, on the best approach to building a new pricing structure for solar and wind power.
green transition placing pressure on labour market

Green transition placing pressure on labour market

Vietnam has a mountain to climb to create enough qualified workers for new roles in the country’s green energy transition.
canada elevates technical assistance

Canada elevates technical assistance

Vietnam and Canada are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties, with both nations currently celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Shawn Steil, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hara Nguyen about more promising land of cooperation in areas such as clean energy and green growth.