phuc khang corporation kicks off green study tour

Phuc Khang Corporation kicks off 'Green Study Tour'

The 2023 Green Study Tour was launched by green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation in mid-May to allow young domestic and international students to learn about, research, and experience the kinds of eco-friendly buildings in the company's portfolio.
localities pinning hopes on pdp8 to help beat the heat

Localities pinning hopes on PDP8 to help beat the heat

With clear evidence that Vietnam’s electricity structure is creaking under the current heat and grid overload, the Power Development Plan VIII contains the acute task of successfully implementing an equitable energy transition in association with smart grid construction and advanced power system management in line with a greener outlook.
hcm city plans to have more urban green spaces

HCM City plans to have more urban green spaces

The HCM City authorities have directed relevant agencies to review the use of land planned for public parks to have more urban green spaces from 2023 to 2025.
greenyellow investing in new wings rooftop solar power system

GreenYellow investing in New Wing's rooftop solar power system

GreenYellow, a French energy management company, has signed a deal to invest in a rooftop solar power project for New Wing Interconnect Technology Co., Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Foxconn Group.
foreign minister highlights vietnams determination for green transition

Foreign Minister highlights Vietnam’s determination for green transition

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son highlighted Vietnam’s determination to achieve green transition at a panel discussion of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris on June 8.
wheels begin to turn for energy plan

Wheels begin to turn for energy plan

The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII could open up new space for the country to realise its green path and eliminate bottlenecks in deploying renewable energy.
power plan a leap in the right direction for 2050 ambitions

Power plan a leap in the right direction for 2050 ambitions

Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) will enable the power sector to align with the nation’s international commitments, including the Just Energy Transition Partnership. It is the dawn of green and sustainable development for the sector, with the hope of restarting pending power projects and contributing to net-zero commitments by 2050.
energy transition will not come without challenges

Energy transition will not come without challenges

To avoid catastrophic climate change and establish a trajectory that is compatible with the Paris Agreement, transformative changes to energy systems are urgently needed.
a well planned greener transition through pdp8

A well-planned greener transition through PDP8

Vietnam’s new energy strategy towards 2030 lays down the path for electricity development for this decade and with a vision to 2050, in accordance with its international climate combat commitments.
apprehension apparent over fresh cbam regulations

Apprehension apparent over fresh CBAM regulations

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could help Vietnam set up a carbon market, so long as taxes are used to balance economic growth and emissions.
green credit initiatives highlight positive advances

Green credit initiatives highlight positive advances

New insights have been revealed into the sustainable debt market in Vietnam and ASEAN more broadly, showing diversification and government support for sustainable finance.
kusto home wins titles at asia pacific property awards

Kusto Home wins titles at Asia Pacific Property Awards

On May 31, Urban Green and Diamond Island projects developed by Kusto Home were honored in five categories of the Asia Pacific round of the International Property Awards in Bangkok, Thailand.
thailand promotes food waste disposal initiatives

Thailand promotes food waste disposal initiatives

The Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is working with hotels in Phuket to initiate a food waste composting system, which is in line with the government’s Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG), in an effort to reduce increasing food waste in the context of tourism recovery in Thailand.
financeasia names citi best sustainable bank in vietnam

FinanceAsia names Citi Best Sustainable Bank in Vietnam

Citi has been recognised by FinanceAsia, the region's premier capital markets publication, for sustainability work in the country and commitment to partnering with clients.
mondelez kinh do launches solar energy projects

Mondelez Kinh Do launches solar energy projects

In line with its target of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has announced solar energy projects for its Hung Yen and Binh Duong manufacturing centres, marking a bold step towards being a more sustainable food and beverage company. The projects are expected to reduce the CO2 equivalent of planting 7 million trees.