vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

Vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

A reporting system for facilities to upload their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data online has been completed, and will be updated when the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Transport issue detailed guidance for their respective areas, according to a recent consultation meeting.
germany ready to assist vietnam in energy transition official

Germany ready to assist Vietnam in energy transition: official

A German official has voiced the country’s readiness to become a trustworthy and capable partner helping with energy transition in Vietnam.
automotive giant to lead the push for electric taxis in vietnam

Automotive giant to lead the push for electric taxis in Vietnam

The participation of giants is leading the push for electric taxis in Vietnam which would reshape the taxi landscape towards more green transportation but the fares remain a decisive factor.
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.
development pace picking up in energy

Development pace picking up in energy

Wealthy foreign investors in energy are expanding their long-term strategies in Vietnam while many ongoing projects that missed the feed-in tariff deadline are struggling to find a revenue balance.
private sector urged to enter eco ip arena

Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena

Authorities have been urged to foster participation of the private sector to speed up the creation of eco-industrial parks, contributing to the government's green growth strategy.
vietnamese banks urged to embrace green financing

Vietnamese banks urged to embrace green financing

Green growth and sustainable development have become a new trend in the banking sector. Bruce Delteil, managing partner of McKinsey & Company Vietnam, shares his views on how Vietnamese banks can take advantage of the opportunities in these areas.
getting a market perspective on low emission materials

Getting a market perspective on low-emission materials

The Vietnamese government is promoting the manufacture and use of low-emission, energy-efficient building materials for construction and housing. In 2030, at least one-quarter of new urban areas will implement the requirements of green, low-carbon urban regions, according to the Ministry of Construction’s action plan for the issue towards 2030, with a vision to 2050.
vietnamese female entrepreneurs take the lead in boosting green growth

Vietnamese female entrepreneurs take the lead in boosting green growth

On March 25, the Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) held a seminar on female business leadership and green growth with the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council, a part of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
greener faster smarter digital plans

Greener, faster, smarter digital plans

Various experts have explained how Vietnam can be smarter, greener, and more efficient in its digital overhaul, with an eye towards sustainability.
hot air balloon festival draws tourists to binh thuan

Hot-air balloon festival draws tourists to Binh Thuan

A hot-air balloon festival was held on Doi Duong beach, the south-central province of Binh Thuan, on March 24 morning to celebrate the National Tourism Year 2023 themed “Binh Thuan – Green Convergence”.
powering smarter and greener industries

Powering smarter and greener industries

Along with the deployment of 5G technology as a digitisation foundation, Vietnam has been setting up its infrastructure and human resources for a faster and greener digital transformation.
digital transformation faster smarter greener

Digital transformation: Faster - Smarter - Greener

VIR's forum on Digital Transformation: Faster - Smarter - Greener on March 21 opened up new and practical information flows about dual transformation trends – digital and green – in the fields of manufacturing, finance and banking, and e-commerce and logistics.
net zero challenges and opportunities for vietnamese businesses

Net-Zero: Challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

The process of the net-zero green transformation is urgent for Vietnamese enterprises, yet many are still mulling over where to start.
going digital and green in partnership with ericsson

Going digital and green in partnership with Ericsson

Vietnam is accelerating digital transformation and green growth towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the importance of technology and 5G in particular, as well as strategic partnerships in supporting the country’s vision.