Vietnam and Canada share opportunities to achieve net zero
March 29, 2024 | 11:04
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.
Big firms with $7 tn exit climate investment pressure group
February 16, 2024 | 10:17
A pair of large investment companies with nearly $7 trillion in assets, said Thursday they exited a climate change investor initiative that aims to pressure companies to quickly cut carbon emissions.
Vietnam’s construction sector welcomes a greener vision
January 11, 2024 | 11:03
The transition to a carbon-free world, beginning with greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, will aid industry development.
Shared solutions can bring out best in green ambition
November 20, 2023 | 11:05
In 2030, Vietnam is forecast to generate 120 million tonnes of carbon emissions, of which rice cultivation accounts for half of the emissions.
It’s now or never to meet climate goals - and every second counts
November 20, 2023 | 09:16
To achieve our climate targets, we need carbon emissions to peak by 2025 and halve by the end of this decade, and Vietnam is no exception.
COP28 faces debate over controversy-mired carbon credits
October 30, 2023 | 15:37
Controversial credits bought by corporations to offset their carbon emissions will be in the spotlight at UN climate talks next month.
Heavy industry turns to carbon capture to clean up its act
October 30, 2023 | 15:19
For decades heavy industry around Dunkirk in northern France has belched out millions of tonnes of climate-heating gases.
Vehicle giants pivot to electrified and hybrid future
August 24, 2023 | 09:15
Carmakers in Vietnam are making dramatic changes to their operations in pursuit of sustainability, through expanding the scope and style of their offerings.
Steady rise to goal of carbon neutrality
June 21, 2023 | 10:33
The carbon-neutral investment outlook in Vietnam is expected to be joined by an increased number of both local and overseas players.
First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target
June 09, 2023 | 09:55
By harnessing opportunities in terms of bio-materials, Vietnam could potentially accelerate its decarbonisation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Displaying readiness for the energy transition in Vietnam
March 23, 2023 | 15:54
Vietnam’s current development highlights the urgent need to accelerate the global energy transition. John Rockhold, head of the Power and Energy Working Group under the Vietnam Business Forum, looks at how events have demonstrated the cost to the global economy of a centralised energy system dependent on fossil fuels.
Deals to push forward carbon commitments
March 15, 2023 | 16:04
While joining Japan’s fresh carbon neutrality initiative, Vietnam has continued enjoying international assistance in its drive to achieve its net-zero emission dream by mid-century.
Defining the crucial role for voluntary carbon markets
December 13, 2022 | 19:00
With 2030 not that far away, if nations and companies are to accelerate towards their net-zero targets, voluntary carbon markets have an essential part to play.
Leveraging carbon markets for Vietnam’s climate commitments
December 09, 2022 | 10:02
Vietnam has identified the importance of shifting away from traditional models of growth in order to sustain the development gains of recent decades. The country adopted its National Green Growth Strategy in 2021 and developed the Green Growth Action Plan the following year. In 2021, Vietnam made a commitment to bring net emissions to zero by the middle of the century.
Australia promotes carbon market collaborations
December 02, 2022 | 17:01
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) announced six new private sector partnerships on November 29.
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