france trailblazing in sustainable development

France trailblazing in sustainable development

The Indo-Pacific region, particularly nations like India and Vietnam, is becoming an engine for French economic growth in terms of green, sustainable, smart cities and semiconductor development.
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.
french groups keen to back green schemes

French groups keen to back green schemes

Sustainable green development and expanding investment links between France and Vietnam are being highlighted as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership this year.
abb to lead charge in vietnams ev market

ABB to lead charge in Vietnam's EV market

The development of the electric vehicle (EV) market in Vietnam, along with the development of a charging infrastructure, has been promoted as part of the national action programme for the transition to green energy since July last year. Wee Jin Lee, Asia-Pacific regional leader of ABB E-mobility, talks about how ABB can contribute to EV adoption in Vietnam.
panasonic engages in green campaigns

Panasonic engages in green campaigns

Panasonic Vietnam took part in the "Live Green and Wellness with Gen G" campaign and the Gen G Ambassador Initiative Fund award, held in Hanoi on February 25.
vietnam encourages singapore to contribute at ips

Vietnam encourages Singapore to contribute at IPs

Vietnam and Singapore are furthering their ties in green infrastructure including industrial parks with smart solutions featured by concrete initiatives.
legal due diligence and major red flags for energy projects

Legal due diligence and major red flags for energy projects

Mergers and acquisitions can play a critical role for the power sector to flourish with a boosted financial model for investors with distinct appetite. Vaibhav Saxena, lawyer at Vilaf, looks at existing assets, assets under construction, and planned projects that have a special purpose vehicle.
vietnam and japan cooperate for a net zero carbon future

Vietnam and Japan cooperate for a net-zero carbon future

Japan is promoting green growth cooperation with Vietnam, with low-carbon value chains considered one of the leading priorities.
eu vietnam trade pact still contains vast future benefits

EU-Vietnam trade pact still contains vast future benefits

Europe and Vietnam are looking to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement as a way to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation with a focus on a greener economy and more sustainable development.
sustainability a dynamic driving force for the market

Sustainability a dynamic driving force for the market

With short-term investment and speculation in the real estate market slowing down and replaced by real demand, sustainability is gradually becoming the key to increasing the competitiveness of projects. Factors for a green living environment and emphasising the experiences of end users have become the selection criteria for many customers.
eurocham launches 2023 whitebook in hanoi

EuroCham launches 2023 Whitebook in Hanoi

The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham) held a business-to-government dialogue forum in Hanoi on February 16 to launch its 2023 Whitebook, seeking to strengthen ties with the country in terms of the green economy and sustainable development.
assessing the dual features of nations energy plan and pdp8

Assessing the dual features of nation’s energy plan and PDP8

Vietnam’s immediate prime concern is to conclude its energy plans and establish a blueprint for sustainable growth. The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s Dr. Bui Huy Phung, a former member of the Power Development Plan VII (PDP7) Appraisal Council, responded to VIR’s Hai Van on this topic.
sembcorp and becamex join up develop smart and sustainable ips

Sembcorp and Becamex join up develop smart and sustainable IPs

An MoU was signed between Becamex IDC Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (Vietnam) and Sembcorp Development Ltd. (Singapore) on February 10 in Singapore to acknowledge the cooperation to develop five green, smart, and sustainable industrial parks (IPs) in Vietnam within the next three years with total investment capital of roughly $1 billion.
super energy group powers ahead with expansion

Super Energy Group powers ahead with expansion

Thailand’s Super Energy Group is demonstrating its commitment in the Vietnamese market through expanding investment and its portfolio.
how to sprint ahead in 2023s worldwide energy priorities

How to sprint ahead in 2023’s worldwide energy priorities

Private industry and governments must team up to make progress on two goals in parallel – growing access to electricity while decarbonising the energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. Roger Martella, chief sustainability officer at GE, explains how this will be possible.