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US businesses focused on semiconductors, clean energy, carbon reduction
29-01-2024 14:29
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez shared the direction of cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of semiconductor chips, clean energy and carbon reduction at a meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City on January 24.
Ho Chi Minh City needs to start carbon credit market quickly
25-01-2024 16:43
On the sidelines of an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24, Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental and Climate Change Economist, Southeast Asia Region at the World Bank, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the importance of the Vietnam’s carbon credit market development.
World Bank to support Ho Chi Minh City on carbon credits
24-01-2024 16:27
The opportunities and challenges presented by operating a carbon credit market in Ho Chi Minh City in line with the World Bank were the main talking points of a meeting on January 24 between Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai and World Bank experts at an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24.
Siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at HEINEKEN production sites
24-01-2024 11:03
HEINEKEN, a major global brewer, has selected the tech powerhouse Siemens as a partner for its global Net-Zero Production roadmap, as part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net-zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030.
INSEE shows the way for 'green' Vietnamese concrete
22-01-2024 15:41
Continuing the success of INSEE i2i Talks - Session 1, INSEE Vietnam has embarked on a journey for a green future for the concrete industry, through its INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2, held on January 18.
Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions
18-01-2024 11:09
Vietnam is among five Asia-Pacific economies that have exceeded the decarbonisation rate targets outlined by their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to PwC's Net Zero Economy Index 2023.
Vietnam’s construction sector welcomes a greener vision
11-01-2024 11:03
The transition to a carbon-free world, beginning with greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, will aid industry development.
France to build 'beyond' planned six new nuclear plants
08-01-2024 17:00
France is set to build eight new nuclear plants on top of six already announced, the energy minister has said, arguing more reactors are needed to hit carbon reduction targets.
Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples
29-12-2023 16:35
The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.
Vietnam seals major carbon credit deal, fetching $53 million
28-12-2023 14:22
Vietnam has successfully executed a landmark transaction, selling 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 emission credits to the World Bank for nearly VND1.25 trillion VND ($52.74 million), as confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the prime minister on December 28.
Next stage on horizon for HCFC phase-out
28-12-2023 10:45
Vietnam has made some achievements in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons in air conditioners and refrigeration manufacturing, with the technological conversion in numerous relevant businesses. However, some troubles like raising awareness of consumers and building legal policies are still ahead.
Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims
26-12-2023 14:45
The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
Quang Binh receives over 3.38 million USD from selling carbon credit
25-12-2023 16:34
The central province of Quang Binh got more than 82 billion VND (3.38 million USD) for its efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions in 2023, becoming the first locality in Vietnam to receive payment under the Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA).
Industrial real estate developers implement decarbonisation to increase appeal
15-12-2023 16:43
As the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent and the race towards carbon neutrality intensifies, businesses are expected to play a more active role in reducing their carbon footprints.
Nestlé Vietnam leads Top 100 Sustainable Companies
15-12-2023 13:27
Nestlé Vietnam continues to lead the Top 100 Sustainable Companies (CSI) in 2023 in the manufacturing sector. The company is also among the five most pioneering enterprises in implementing circular economy solutions and carbon emissions reductions.
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