eu nations ready to support asean in green development

EU nations ready to support ASEAN in green development

As the European Union and ASEAN strengthen ties via a new biennial trade and investment programme, Vietnam is also closely working with the EU to further cooperation, while the country’s journey to a low-carbon economy is also receiving major assistance from the bloc.
new airline receives green light to take off

New airline receives green light to take off

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on February 25 approved in principle the granting of the general aviation business licence to new airline, paving the way for the new airline to join the burgeoning aviation market.
global climate efforts now underway

Global climate efforts now underway

With its strong commitment to bring greenhouse gas emissions to a net-zero level over the next three decades, Vietnam has begun to receive assistance from the international community in order to materialise this strategy, which can offer bigger opportunities for environmentally-friendly energy.
national strategies taking shape in phase out of traditional forms of fuel

National strategies taking shape in phase-out of traditional forms of fuel

Trillions of US dollars are being mobilised to support developing countries to reach the target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
renewable energy in manufacturing joining hands for a greener future

Renewable energy in manufacturing: Joining hands for a greener future

Maxport Ltd. – a green garments manufacturer for the world's leading sports fashion brands – has inaugurated a major rooftop solar power system with a capacity of 1,6MWp at Maxport Factory No.9 in Thai Binh province on February 21.
euro banks offering green solutions

Euro banks offering green solutions

European financial institutions are displaying their optimism about Vietnam’s sustainability path by fostering green financing alternatives, thus empowering the country to fulfil its net-zero carbon emission promise by 2050.
carrying on akzonobels crusade for sustainability in vietnam

Carrying on AkzoNobel’s crusade for sustainability in Vietnam

With Vietnam experiencing a seismic shift towards sustainable spaces to live and work, the market’s leading paints and coatings company has a great deal to contribute. My Lan Nguyen, the newly appointed general director of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen how the company will continue supporting green and sustainable living across the country.
standard chartered predicts strong recovery of vietnams economy

Standard Chartered predicts strong recovery of Vietnam's economy

Vietnam's economy is said to recover strongly from the end of the first quarter. GDP growth is expected to be 6.7 per cent in the year, and 7 per cent in 2023, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
ceo of scg met with vietnams prime minister

CEO of SCG met with Vietnam's prime minister

SCG president and CEO had a courtesy meeting with the Vietnamese prime minister at the Government Office to seek guidance on the expansion of the second phase of the Long Son Petrochemicals Complex (LSP2) in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province to meet the high demand for green and advanced technologies and sustainable development.
retailers shore up alliances in name of tackling non plastic waste ambitions

Retailers shore up alliances in name of tackling non-plastic waste ambitions

Local supermarkets and consumer goods producers are working to turn towards eco-friendly alternatives and say no to plastic products to realise greener shopping targets and also contribute to the protection of the environment.
high tech eu investment shows promise

High-tech EU investment shows promise

Driven by the Vietnamese government’s new strong moves, greater investment flows from the EU into Vietnam is on the horizon for 2022, focusing on high-tech industries as well as green and sustainable business, expecting to change the country’s foreign investment picture in the months to come.
strategy alignment key for cop goals

Strategy alignment key for COP goals

With its efforts to combat climate change, Vietnam has made new promises in this area, while keeping its economy continuing to grow. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how the economy is performing and the way it can move forward with implementation of its strong commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
green economic development crucial to fdi attraction

Green economic development crucial to FDI attraction

Viewed as an attractive investment destination, yet Vietnam still needs more attention to green and low-carbon economic development so as to sustainably attract foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts.
how ready are asias economies for a green and digital future

How ready are Asia's economies for a green and digital future?

Asian economies could get stuck in the middle-income trap and held back from sustainable and equitable growth, unless policy action is taken to galvanise green finance, speed up digitalisation, and deliver more comprehensive regional policy coordination, according to the Asia House. However, Vietnam supposedly still has room for improvement in terms of green finance and digital transformation.
action plan to help with implementation of national green growth strategy

Action plan to help with implementation of national green growth strategy

To help carry out the national green growth strategy, the Ministry of Planning and Investment is making a national action plan on green growth for 2021 - 2030 to be submitted to the Prime Minister this April.