Getting greener & cleaner

Green products enjoy a growing presence at Vietbuild Hanoi 2014

By By The Hai December 01, 2014 | 10:06

Hundreds of new and environmentally-friendly building materials received exposure at the 2014 Vietbuild Hanoi Exhibition which took place from November 19-23 at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre.

Country profits from green building

November 24, 2014 | 11:02

Green building means more than just energy efficiency. The most important issue in green building is that the environment inside is much healthier than in conventional buildings.

Firms flout enviroment laws

By By Thanh Thu November 17, 2014 | 10:48

Many Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises continue to abuse the environment.

Energy efficient sticks and carrots

November 10, 2014 | 15:30

GreenViet founder Do Huu Nhat Quang argues that energy efficiency is critical in any green building and that taking on board green concerns in the design process creates a cheaper, and more energy efficient building.

Green building - a better approach

October 28, 2014 | 16:04

Green building provide an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves. Looking to other markets in the Southeast Asia region, green building is no longer a nice-to-have option but an advanced tool for competition. Big companies are now rushing to invest in green buildings to secure a competitive advantage.

MPI encourages eco-IPs

By By Ninh Kieu October 20, 2014 | 08:38

With industrial parks across the nation facing the challenge of meeting emission restrictions, the Vietnamese government is encouraging investors to develop eco-industrial parks for sustainable growth.

Heavy metals poisoning Dong Nai environment

October 13, 2014 | 14:31

Heavy metals in the soil, including lead and zinc, threaten the land environment around industrial zones in Dong Nai province.

Going green is not that pricey

October 13, 2014 | 11:08

Do Huu Nhat Quang, co-founder and business development director of green building consultancy GreenViet, argues that green building plans aren’t necessarily more expensive than traditional approaches.

Air quality remains a headache

By By Khoi Nguyen October 06, 2014 | 09:04

Air pollution in Vietnam’s cities and towns continues to cause severe health problems for Vietnam’s growing urban population.

BlueScope factory makes the grade

September 29, 2014 | 09:02

The Bluescope factory located in Phu My IZ in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is one of only a few green factories in Vietnam that manufactures green products.

Vietnam joins global fight against climate change 1

September 25, 2014 | 08:39

The Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and other world leaders delivered strong messages at the United Nations Summit on September 23, all unified on the necessity of preventing the bad effects of a warming climate.