No more new coal-fired thermal power plants for Mekong Delta by 2030
March 05, 2022 | 11:29
There will be no more new coal-fired thermal power plants licensed in the Mekong Delta region by 2030, except for the ones currently under construction.
Vietnam considers establishment of renewable energy centre
February 16, 2022 | 14:39
The government has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other relevant ministries and agencies on the establishment of a renewable energy centre.
Transport ministry acts to realise Vietnam’s COP26 commitments
February 15, 2022 | 13:17
The Ministry of Transport is preparing to quicken the establishment of its steering committee to realise Vietnam’s commitments at COP26.
Vietnam sets course for carbon market scheme
February 13, 2022 | 09:20
The Government Office has issued Document No.648/VPCP-NN on January 26, approving the carbon market development scheme in Vietnam.
Vietnam promotes sustainable development among private businesses
February 11, 2022 | 09:21
Private businesses are expected to soon receive supporting policies for their sustainable development on the back of the recently-approved government programme for 2022-2025.
Six Vietnamese sectors obliged to keep greenhouse gas inventories
January 23, 2022 | 09:37
The energy, transportation, construction, industry, agriculture, and waste sector are now legally required to establish and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to relevant authorities since January 18.
Striving for sustainability amid the pandemic
January 17, 2022 | 10:25
While the global health crisis continues to impact the business community, a number of manufacturers in Vietnam have been focusing on sustainability by emphasising a strong corporate culture and contributing to the country’s sustainable development.
Net-zero emissions strategy for tech sector
September 07, 2021 | 18:00
Technology plays a vital role in developing long-term solutions to decrease climate-changing emissions and companies can take action to set industry standards.
Financial powers scratch heads over coal shift
August 25, 2021 | 11:00
International institutions are making plans to buy off some of Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants to shut them down as quickly as possible – but while this could reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically, national energy security needs to be kept in balance.
EU carbon tax plan compels local suppliers to step up
March 24, 2021 | 18:38
Vietnamese manufacturing exporters will be under pressure to invest in greener solutions once the European Union adopts a resolution on placing a carbon tax on some products from outside the bloc that do not meet decarbonisation standards
Quality breeds aiding rural families
December 24, 2020 | 09:00
Frequently hit by natural disasters, many households in the northern province of Nam Dinh have been able to have better livelihoods thanks to rearing groupers – a type of fishery product with high economic effectiveness – and planting mangroves to protect locals from natural disasters.
Circular economy at the core of growth resurgence
December 18, 2020 | 10:00
By bringing enterprises on board to maximise the use of natural resources, the circular economy can play a crucial role in promoting comprehensive and sustainable growth in Vietnam in the next decade.
Long way to go in Vietnam’s sustainability goal journey
December 16, 2020 | 14:00
All the policies guiding implementation and budget expenditure for sustainable development are ready in place. However, there remain a lot of shortcomings to develop sustainable business models.
Embracing sustainable finance efforts
December 15, 2020 | 13:29
ASEAN member states are actively increasing efforts on developing policies, initiatives, and incentives to encourage development of the sustainable finance agenda, with some countries issuing action plans and blueprints for the financial sector to support the agenda.
AES and 5B accelerating transition to solar energy
August 06, 2020 | 08:00
The strategic investment by AES in solar innovator 5B enables the deployment of solar projects much faster and with twice the energy from the same land.
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