Net Zero Emissions

Panasonic launches new green drive

December 18, 2023 | 16:01

Panasonic Vietnam launched season two of its 'Live Green and Wellness with Gen G' campaign on December 16.

EU releases $23 million fund for clean energy in Vietnam

November 06, 2023 | 10:53

The EU has released $23.6 million to the Vietnamese government in the framework of the EU - Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme.

ASEAN looks towards net zero emissions

March 31, 2023 | 17:15

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility jointly held the Southeast Asia Development Symposium themed “Imagining a net-zero ASEAN” in Indonesia’s Bali on March 30.

International partners commit to help Vietnam realising net zero emissions

September 21, 2022 | 20:50

The United Nations and development partners, during discussions with Vietnamese ministries and sectors, expressed their willingness to support Vietnam in achieving the goal of net zero emission and energy transition.

Vietnam needs extra 368 billion USD to achieve net zero emissions

August 18, 2022 | 22:43

As the energy industry has a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it requires a structural transition toward green growth. Therefore, Vietnam needs assistance from developed countries regarding both financial and technical issues.

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.

Attempting to balance green ideas with profit

July 05, 2022 | 10:45

The circular economy is essential for all businesses as well as people. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO of SCG told VIR’s Nguyen Huong how this company collaborates with relevant partners to promote this kind of development model and aim for net zero emissions.

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.

Unilever Vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned

May 30, 2022 | 18:08

Switching to clean energy sources, reducing emissions from electricity consumption, and building green facilities are Unilever Vietnam’s efforts to obtain net zero operational emissions, underpinning the company’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain.