lenovo recalls thinkpad x1 carbon laptops over fire hazard

Lenovo recalls ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops over fire hazard

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Lenovo has determined that a limited number of these laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery, causing overheating and potential fire hazard.
european oil and gas majors call for carbon pricing systems

European oil and gas majors call for carbon pricing systems

Recognising the importance of the climate challenge and of energy to human life and well-being, six major European oil and gas companies today joined together in calling for governments around the world and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) “to introduce carbon pricing systems and create clear, stable, ambitious policy frameworks that could eventually connect national systems.”
da nang enters top 20 low carbon cities

Da Nang enters Top 20 low-carbon cities

The central city of Da Nang has been named as one of the world's 20 low-carbon cities at a recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on energy in Washington DC, USA.  
eu puts airline carbon tax on hold for a year

EU puts airline carbon tax on hold for a year

The EU will put its controversial carbon tax on intercontinental airline flights on hold for a year to give time for international talks to reach a compromise on the issue, a European source said Thursday.
us slashes anti dumping duty on vietnamese carbon steel pipes

US slashes anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese carbon steel pipes

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has imposed an anti-dumping duty of nearly 28 per cent on Vietnamese carbon steel pipes, according to AFP.
aviation agency asks eu to delay airline carbon tax

Aviation agency asks EU to delay airline carbon tax

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday urged the European Union to delay rolling out a carbon tax on air travel next year, warning it could provoke trade wars.
carbon capture must quadruple by 2050 to meet climate targets report

Carbon capture must quadruple by 2050 to meet climate targets: report

By 2050, humanity must durably remove four times as much CO2 from the air as today to cap global warming below the crucial target of two degrees Celsius, researchers said Tuesday.
singapore launches market alliance to facilitate carbon credit trade

Singapore launches market alliance to facilitate carbon credit trade

The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance (SCMA) was launched recently, serving as a national platform that will help connect developers of carbon credit projects with potential buyers.
fpt software activates carbon accounting solution on global scale

FPT Software activates Carbon Accounting solution on global scale

FPT Software has launched carbon accounting solution VertZéro developed by FPT subsidiary, FPT IS. The move demonstrates the tech firm's commitment to transparent emission reporting across its national and international branches and to meeting the demands of sustainable development within the global technology supply chain.
eus carbon border adjustment mechanism and its impact on vietnams industry

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on Vietnam's industry

The impending implementation of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to have a considerable effect on Vietnamese exporters, especially those operating within the steel, cement, aluminium, and fertiliser sectors. Lieu Phan, senior partner, and Loc Huynh, associate at Dentons LuatViet, delve into the ramifications of CBAM and emphasised the significance of strategic planning and active engagement in policy development to maintain competitiveness in the global market.
flexible solutions crucial to develop carbon market deputy pm

Flexible solutions crucial to develop carbon market: Deputy PM

With its tremendous potential in renewable energy and the carbon market, Vietnam will be highly attractive to investors, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha stressed, while addressing a meeting in Hanoi on August 22 on seeking ideas towards completing a draft plan on carbon market development in Vietnam.
training course sheds light on emission trading system carbon market

Training course sheds light on emission trading system, carbon market

An ongoing training course on the emission trading system (ETS) and carbon market has gathered 145 participants from relevant state agencies, organisations, and enterprises, making the first capacity-building activity in Vietnam with participation from both public and private sectors.
vietnam needs skilled workers to drive carbon credit market growth

Vietnam needs skilled workers to drive carbon credit market growth

Industry experts have emphasised the critical importance of building a skilled workforce and establishing a strong legal framework as Vietnam’s emerging carbon credit market gains momentum.
hyosung vietnam to invest nearly 1 billion in carbon fiber plant

Hyosung Vietnam to invest nearly $1 billion in carbon fiber plant

Hyosung Vietnam has announced plans to invest approximately $1 billion in a carbon fiber manufacturing facility, solidifying its strategic position in Vietnam's industrial landscape.
citi shares experience in developing vietnams carbon offset market

Citi shares experience in developing Vietnam’s carbon offset market

A Citi Vietnam executive has spoken about the bank’s initiatives for carbon market development at an event in Hanoi.