an phat holdings broke ground on southeast asias largest green materials factory

An Phat Holdings broke ground on Southeast Asia's largest green materials factory

An Phat Holdings has organised the ground-breaking ceremony for the PBAT Compostable Resin Plant, which is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.
standard chartered awarded best bond advisor and best green bond in vietnam

Standard Chartered awarded Best Bond Advisor and Best Green Bond in Vietnam

UK-backed lender Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been awarded the Best Bond Advisor (Global) and Best Green Bond in Vietnam at the Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Country and Regional Awards 2021.
strategy issued to boost sustainable agricultural development

Strategy issued to boost sustainable agricultural development

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a strategy for sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas for 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050.
greenyellow contributes to net zero target of vietnam

GreenYellow contributes to net zero target of Vietnam

Vietnam has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – a valuable but ambitious goal. Sébastien Prioux, country manager at GreenYellow for Vietnam and Cambodia, shares his assessment of how the country can achieve its goal as well as how his company plans to contribute to this.
institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Asia’s demand for carbon offsets is increasing as more global supply chains, manufacturing, and banking sectors attempt to reduce their carbon impact – in which Vietnam may be the ideal location for a green investment wave.
making most of national resources as golden assets

Making most of national resources as golden assets

The management of natural resources and the environment has changed from passive and unexpected to methodical and synchronous preparation of mechanisms and policies, in which a green economy is identified as a key task – because if the environment is ignored, everyone will suffer.
towards a green and resilient future for vietnam

Towards a green and resilient future for Vietnam

More people worldwide are beginning to understand the climate catastrophe on our doorsteps, and governments and businesses are attempting to set goals to help avert it. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, looks at the need for a robust system of climate governance in order to meet the targets.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
do automakers dream of electric leap

Do automakers dream of electric leap?

Electric vehicles are currently one of the key points to develop a comprehensive green future with low emissions, saving natural resources and improving people’s lives. If taking advantage of the opportunity to develop, the Vietnamese electric car market could grab a top position on a regional level, or beyond
sk ecoplant and nami solar launch joint venture to invest in vietnams distributed solar sector

SK ecoplant and Nami Solar launch joint venture to invest in Vietnam’s distributed solar sector

SK Group has further expanded its investment in Vietnam through a new partnership between its green investment arm, SK ecoplant, and Nami Solar, an affiliate of Nami Energy.
hsbc vietnam commits 12 billion to the green development of vietnam

HSBC Vietnam commits $12 billion to the green development of Vietnam

In support of the government’s aspiring climate goals and COP26 commitments to become a net zero economy by 2050, HSBC Vietnam has announced to arrange up to $12 billion of direct and indirect financing for Vietnam and the corporate sector by 2030.
six vietnamese sectors obliged to keep greenhouse gas inventories

Six Vietnamese sectors obliged to keep greenhouse gas inventories

The energy, transportation, construction, industry, agriculture, and waste sector are now legally required to establish and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to relevant authorities since January 18.
developing sustainably with rise of green buildings

Developing sustainably with rise of green buildings

In 1990, the Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) was born in the UK, marking the world’s first foundation of green building.
the role of renewables in recovery

The role of renewables in recovery

The pandemic has demonstrated that it is better to be ready and act early and boldly. Nguy Thi Khanh, executive director of the Green Innovation and Development Centre, explains why innovation is an effective way to change behaviours fundamental in coping with health and climate threats.
breaking barriers in green buildings

Breaking barriers in green buildings

The absence of a financial priority mechanism, the cumbersome registration process, and the fear of increasing investment capital are the main barriers hindering greener construction projects in Vietnam.