Vietnam joining to clear commitments to phase out coal power

Vietnam joining to clear commitments to phase out coal power

A 190-strong coalition, including Vietnam, has agreed to both phase out coal power and end support for new coal power plants.
Partners pledge $665 million to support green recovery in ASEAN

Partners pledge $665 million to support green recovery in ASEAN

Four partners pledged $665 million to an ADB platform to mobilise $7 billion for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia.
Stricter rules ahead for environment

Stricter rules ahead for environment

In July, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a draft decree on the implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection (LoEP) for public comment. The draft decree outlines details on the law’s new concept of environmental permits, which will govern the environmental implications of specific investment projects.
SABIC supports Vietnamese communities with long-term access to safe drinking

SABIC supports Vietnamese communities with long-term access to safe drinking

SABIC has just donated VND422 million ($18,350), towards water filtration systems in 13 schools, ensuring access to safe drinking water for over 7,300 people.
Beyond COP26: Four key steps for CEOs

Beyond COP26: Four key steps for CEOs

Managing climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, and the COP26 is a milestone in the world’s efforts to take concerted action.
SMEs require $50 trillion investment to meet global net-zero transition goals

SMEs require $50 trillion investment to meet global net-zero transition goals

Up to half of the estimated $100 trillion investment needed to deliver net-zero supply chains will have to be directed towards SMEs.
Four key priorities heading into COP26

Four key priorities heading into COP26

The United Nations' top climate change official, Patricia Espinosa, pointed out four key priorities heading into the COP26.
Electrolux to empower green living by 2030

Electrolux to empower green living by 2030

Tomasz Sypytkowski, general manager Vietnam, Electrolux shared the key pain points identified in the company's Global Report report.
Promotion of energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings

Promotion of energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings

The MoC and the UNDP co-organised a conference to announce the final results of the EECB project and discuss the future of energy-efficient and green buildings.
Rice husks: From waste to new green energy

Rice husks: From waste to new green energy

Intensive efforts are underway to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.
New climate change adaptation project launched

New climate change adaptation project launched

The UNDP, MARD, and five provinces launched a Green Climate Fund to fund a $30 million climate change adaption project to strengthen smallholder agriculture.
HSBC gives green support to wind energy sector of Vietnam

HSBC gives green support to wind energy sector of Vietnam

HSBC Vietnam will provide short-term green trade finance for renewable energy construction for Power Construction JSC No.1 (PCC1).
"Let's reduce plastic waste" online campaign launched

"Let's reduce plastic waste" online campaign launched

"Let's reduce plastic waste" is expected to gradually change the behaviour of consumers and retailers, encouraging them to limit the use of single-use plastic bags.
Saint-Gobain Vietnam’s office confirms coveted Green Construction LOTUS Gold

Saint-Gobain Vietnam’s office confirms coveted Green Construction LOTUS Gold

Via the LOTUS green construction certification, Saint-Gobain Vietnam reconfirms its commitment to developing innovative products and construction services.
Sanofi promotes environmental initiatives in Vietnam

Sanofi promotes environmental initiatives in Vietnam

Sanofi Vietnam and GIZ signed an agreement on cooperation in implementing the "Rice is the new green" project.
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