net zero

Panasonic inspiring society in mission to reach net-zero

December 19, 2022 | 11:53

In Vietnam, with its strength in technology and dedication to contribute more to society, Panasonic has been making concerted efforts to bring a comprehensive and healthy life to local people, while simultaneously contributing to the country’s sustainable development.

New balance required in exploitation of fossil fuels

December 16, 2022 | 10:06

With global challenges on climate change as well as international commitments on emission reduction, Vietnam will require a strategy to effectively use coal power and follow suit with its goals.

Vietnam sets out to deal with carbon tax and market barriers

December 16, 2022 | 09:58

Vietnam’s market for carbon credits is likely to heat up, bringing with it various challenges for both regulators and businesses.

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.

Innovating towards net zero: energy, rice, and transportation in Vietnam

December 02, 2022 | 18:36

Vietnam is striving to hit its net zero targets by 2050.

Conference examines factors in implementing Net Zero

October 11, 2022 | 18:12

Businesses are subject to the impacts of climate change, and also an important object directly involved in, turning challenges into opportunities on Net Zero.

Vietnam's smooth transition to net zero by 2050

September 14, 2022 | 14:46

Wärtsilä revealed that renewable-based power systems, backed by grid balancing engines and energy storage, can enable Vietnam to reach net zero by mid-century.

Nation’s net-zero aim given strategic boost

August 01, 2022 | 16:38

Vietnam’s fresh national climate change strategy, which highlights a crucial energy transition, will help the country reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fulfil its international commitment.

Realising Vietnam’s just energy transition

July 27, 2022 | 20:16

Vietnam is set to achieve net-zero by 2050. The announcement by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow was a turning point in the country’s journey to sustainable development.

Rallying cry for Vietnam’s steadfast net-zero strategy

July 21, 2022 | 07:00

Vietnam may have to mobilise a colossal amount of funding to fulfil its international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a hallmark new strategy on climate change response soon to be enacted.

Can Vietnam achieve its goals on net-zero emissions?

July 20, 2022 | 18:23

Vietnam’s economic achievements have been impressive over recent decades but greenhouse gas emissions have risen alongside them. Patrick Lenain, former assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, looks at the carbon market for this country moving forward as it tries to meet major emission-reducing targets.

Vietnam primed for circular and sustainable advancement

June 30, 2022 | 09:15

We only have this planet to live on and need to transition to a circular economy now, asserted the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment at the Conference for the National Action Plan on Circular Economy on June 28.

Doing our part to frame the planet’s harmonious future

June 06, 2022 | 15:34

Vietnam is making efforts to realise its strong commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, writes about how the country can formulate a development pathway that benefits both the economy and the environment in line with the World Environment Day on June 5.

Implications for Vietnam in the bold transition to net-zero

May 26, 2022 | 11:44

More than 130 countries, including Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, have made (or are considering) net-zero pledges.

Meeting ambitious climate objectives

May 12, 2022 | 17:05

With the completion of a draft net-zero National Climate Change Strategy just five months after COP26, the government of Vietnam keeps sending a strong message about climate ambition.