vietnam uk expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam, UK expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are expanding cooperation in response to climate change, with a new multi-year climate programme in the pipeline. Iain Frew, British Ambassador to Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how this expanded climate collaboration supports Vietnam on its net-zero path.
citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

Citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

In the 2023 Climate Report, Citi provides an update on the progress the bank is making towards its net-zero commitment, how it is managing environmental risk, and details the impact of its climate strategy over the past year.
climate tech startups grab unique opening

Climate tech startups grab unique opening

Vietnam’s climate tech startups have garnered significant interest from venture capital funds, with their potential to contribute to Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
outlook positive for vietnams wind power

Outlook positive for Vietnam's wind power

Vietnam witnessed some positive developments for wind power projects, reflecting the country's commitment to transition to net-zero by 2050.
sustainability economics working with aci to phase out coal

Sustainability Economics working with ACI to phase out coal

Sustainability Economics, a global provider of net-zero solutions, announced on April 17 that it has chosen the Asia Carbon Institute's (ACI) standard for evaluating a 'transition-credits' methodology that aims to expedite the phase-out of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) in the region.
the keys to a just energy and coal fired transition

The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Agreed between Vietnam and members of the International Partners Group (IPG) in 2022, the JETP aims to support the transition to green energy by providing funding in the form of grants, low-interest loans and investments from both the public and private sectors.
business forum talks green transition towards net zero emissions by 2050

Business forum talks green transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050

A business forum on green transition and finance towards net-zero emissions by 2050 was held in Hanoi on April 11, bringing together hundreds of representatives from ministries, agencies, organisations and businesses.
phuc khang corporation joins hands with japanese businesses on green buildings

Phuc Khang Corporation joins hands with Japanese businesses on green buildings

Vietnamese entrepreneurs with a pioneering spirit should learn from experience and team up with foreign businesses to develop green buildings in Vietnam, helping to realise the government's net-zero commitment made at COP26.
vietnam and canada share opportunities to achieve net zero

Vietnam and Canada share opportunities to achieve net zero

The path towards net zero was discussed at a workshop themed “Towards Net-Zero: Canada-Vietnam Experience Sharing”, held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28.
saint gobain promotes sustainable construction in vietnam

Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam

Vietnam is promoting sustainable construction as a way to meet its net-zero commitments, but support from stakeholders remains crucial. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, a major player in the light and sustainable construction materials sector, spoke to VIR's Huong Thuy about the company's strategy to support the country on its journey towards sustainability.
shaping vietnams energy future with distributed solar power

Shaping Vietnam’s energy future with distributed solar power

The government’s firm dedication to attaining net-zero emissions by 2050 is grounded in the actual progress of renewable energy development in Vietnam. Notably, rooftop solar power assumes a crucial position in the resource composition of green energy exploitation.
siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at heineken production sites

Siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at HEINEKEN production sites

HEINEKEN, a major global brewer, has selected the tech powerhouse Siemens as a partner for its global Net-Zero Production roadmap, as part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net-zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030.
endorsements made for vietnams cop28 pledges

Endorsements made for Vietnam’s COP28 pledges

Vietnam has made a closer step towards international assistance for its energy transition by announcing its net-zero emission implementation plan on the grand stage of the COP28 climate summit.
three areas for sustainable alliances

Three areas for sustainable alliances

One of the most important and impactful trends in business these days is sustainability, and when it comes to supply chain, transportation, and logistics it is certainly no exception. Eric Herding, managing director of DSV Air & Sea Vietnam, outlines the goals and the possible focus that can help nations like Vietnam succeed in this endeavour.
sao do group gears towards energy savings

Sao Do Group gears towards energy savings

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of the industrial production chain will become an inevitable global trend over the coming decades. Sao Do Group, the investor for Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (IP) in Haiphong, is participating more and more deeply in this process.