trend of eco industrial parks becoming inevitable

Trend of eco-industrial parks becoming inevitable

The rising development of eco-industrial parks is set to contribute to the national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
totalenergies to build first solar rooftop system for miza corporation

TotalEnergies to build first solar rooftop system for Miza Corporation

Miza Corporation, a major recycled paper producer in Vietnam, has signed a long-term agreement with TotalEnergies, a green energy major from France, to provide a 4MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system to its new production facility in Hai Duong province, Mipak Co., Ltd.
mm mega market vietnam championed for green leadership

MM Mega Market Vietnam championed for Green Leadership

Thai-backed retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam (MM) was honoured as one of the top Asian enterprises to receive the 2022 Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA 2022) for Green Leadership at the virtual awards ceremony held by Enterprise Asia on July 21.
ninh binh nam dinh thai binh expressway to be built under ppp

Ninh Binh-Nam Dinh-Thai Binh Expressway to be built under PPP

The government has given the green light for the development of Ninh Binh-Nam Dinh-Thai Binh Expressway under the public-private partnership format.
vietnam approves programme for green energy transition

Vietnam approves programme for green energy transition

On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed Decision No.876/QD-TTg approving an action programme on the green energy transition and the reduction of carbon and methane emissions in the transport sector. The move aims to develop a green transport system in the push for net-zero emission by 2050.
green finance for a sustainable future

Green finance for a sustainable future

Sustainability is no longer just desirable, there is mounting pressure for businesses and individuals to play their part in addressing the climate crisis.
can vietnam achieve its goals on net zero emissions

Can Vietnam achieve its goals on net-zero emissions?

Vietnam’s economic achievements have been impressive over recent decades but greenhouse gas emissions have risen alongside them. Patrick Lenain, former assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, looks at the carbon market for this country moving forward as it tries to meet major emission-reducing targets.
hau giang french agency partner to develop climate resilient city

Hau Giang, French agency partner to develop climate resilient city

The People’s Committee of Hau Giang province had a meeting with a delegation of the French Development Agency (AFD) on July 19 to discuss a project on developing Nga Bay into a green and climate resilient city.
central bank sells greenback to stabilise forex market

Central bank sells greenback to stabilise forex market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has so far this year sold about 12-13 billion USD to stabilise the domestic forex market, according to Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC).
coal power balance back on the agenda

Coal power balance back on the agenda

Following global tensions and heatwaves in its metropolises, Vietnam is becoming more ravenous for energy by the day, demanding not just sufficient but also sustainable solutions against the backdrop of its zero emissions targets.
small textile groups left behind as big brands take on recycling

Small textile groups left behind as big brands take on recycling

Some of Vietnam’s biggest textile groups are picking up on the worldwide trend of utilising recycled materials, with several largest global brands increasingly switching to greener methods.
untapped opportunities await with deeply embedded renewables

Untapped opportunities await with deeply-embedded renewables

Businesses globally are adopting green financing and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. However, Vietnam still has hurdles to overcome to reap the full benefits, which Dr. Nguyen Viet Long CPA (Aust.) and Consulting Partner at EY Consulting Vietnam JSC outlined in an interview with VIR's Mai Dang.
keppel land raise plastic waste awareness

Keppel Land raise plastic waste awareness

"Shackles", a sculptured artwork, was chosen as the first prize winner from more than 60 submissions to the Green Sculpture Competition organised by Keppel Land in support of the Plastic Free July global movement and in conjunction with Keppel Land Vietnam’s 30th-anniversary celebrations.
leaders register for renewable energy event

Leaders register for renewable energy event

The Future Energy Show Vietnam and The Solar Show Vietnam – the largest energy events in the nation – return to Ho Chi Minh City once again this July. After an absence of more than three years, they mark the first time that energy leaders have been able to gather on such a scale since 2019.
kusto home and bidv gia dinh branch sign deal for the urban green project

Kusto Home and BIDV-Gia Dinh branch sign deal for the Urban Green project

Kusto Home – the real estate brand of Kusto Group – held a signing ceremony of strategic cooperation with BIDV-Gia Dinh branch to implement financing support for the Urban Green project on July 7.