pm pays visit to vnsteel booth at exhibition

PM pays visit to VNSteel booth at exhibition

VNSteel welcomed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of several ministries and agencies to its booth at an exhibition to mark Vietnam Science and Technology Day on May 15.
fdi focus for twin transition intensifies

FDI focus for twin transition intensifies

Vietnam is prioritising investment attraction from overseas for its dual green-digital transition, in order to fuel its socioeconomic development and reach medium- and long-term goals.
global climate partnership workshop brings financing opportunities

Global Climate Partnership Workshop brings financing opportunities

More than 80 top-notch professors and experts in financials and economics coming from state management departments, and international organisations, with experience in energy infrastructure, are attending the Green Climate Partnership Workshop 2024 (GCPW) organised by responsAbility in Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat from May 13 to 17.
government greenlights wind power imports from laos

Government greenlights wind power imports from Laos

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved a proposal for wind power imports from Laos in line with the National Power Development Plan VIII and relevant regulations.
prime minister chairs seminar with chinese businesses

Prime Minister chairs seminar with Chinese businesses

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 14 chaired a seminar with representatives from 19 Chinese groups specialising in green economy and digital economy.
green economy digital economy breakthrough of vietnam china ties pm

Green economy, digital economy breakthrough of Vietnam-China ties: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 14 expressed his belief that economic-investment-trade cooperation, especially in green economy and digital economy, will be a driver and a breakthrough of the Vietnam-China relationship.
index seeks to boost green behaviour

Index seeks to boost green behaviour

Local leaders and businesses are making efforts towards regulations on green production in a bid to lure in funding, despite challenges related to spillovers and market incentives.
local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

Local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the 2023 index results that aimed to encourage localities to pay greater attention to economic development associated with environmental protection. Marc E. Knapper, the US Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Hazy Tran about the expectations for the government and local businesses to enhance provincial competitiveness and greener projects.
lenders increase provisioning to protect against bad debt

Lenders increase provisioning to protect against bad debt

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu has revealed that the central bank has greenlit a six-month extension of the debt rescheduling policy according to Circular No.02/2023/TT-NHNN.
important trends emerge in vietnams investment landscape

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several important trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech sectors, surging investment from China, and comprehensive cooperation with Japan in all fields, according to the recently released 2023 Report on Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI).
vietnam remains focused on evs for sustainable growth

Vietnam remains focused on EVs for sustainable growth

According to a recent HSBC report, Vietnam is advancing its green energy transition rapidly while prioritising electric vehicles (EVs) as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.
provincial competitiveness and green indices published

Provincial competitiveness and green indices published

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has just launched the 2023 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI) reports.
vinfast to debut in the philippines market

VinFast to debut in the Philippines market

VinFast Auto will officially enter the Philippines electric vehicle market in late May 2024, with its diverse and smart green mobility solutions.
travel for the future

Travel for the future

Greening tourism and prioritising sustainable experiences is helping to preserve the environment and tourist resources for the next generation.
vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to work with relevant agencies to reach deals with international partners to develop a carbon credit market, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, allocate emission quotas, and create green financial resources for Vietnam.