Bringing Vietnam to net-zero emissions by 2050 is not merely a promise but a commitment to action - a political mission of the nation and a responsibility of the entire political system, the business community, and every citizen.

Vietnamese enterprises are navigating a new global reality where digital and green transformations are no longer optional.

ESG has evolved from a voluntary trend into a global requirement-and now Vietnamese companies must embrace it or risk being left behind.

Over the past five years, ministries, provinces, organizations, and individuals across Vietnam have planted 1.4 billion trees. The total funding mobilized for this massive effort amounted to nearly 15,300 billion VND (approximately USD 625 million).

Beyond reducing emissions and optimizing costs, low-carbon technologies are becoming the new standard for Vietnamese enterprises to access international markets, attract investment, and reinforce their sustainable positioning.

A Mekong Delta project on one million hectares of low-emission rice by 2030 is shifting farmers’ mindsets toward responsible, green-aligned production.

From COP26 pledges to legal reforms, Vietnam advances its ambitious climate goals.

Vietnam combines SRI methods, tech investment, and carbon credits to reduce GHG emissions

As Vietnam moves toward a Net Zero future, businesses face key challenges in emissions inventory and accessing sustainable financing.

Mandatory emission inventories begin in 2025 - delaying means missing key opportunities.

Vietnam’s climate commitment reveals a deeper global imbalance behind emission reductions.

Leading domestic and international scientists exchanged views on how to use data gathered from a research project that surveyed 10,000 rice farmers across twelve Mekong Delta provinces between 2022 and 2024.

Residents have been enthusiastic about electric buses, given improvements in service quality and a convenient payment system.

Vietnam is among the countries which are the most vulnerable to climate change, as extreme weather events such as storms, floods, and landslides have caused severe consequences, directly impacting both people and the economy.

Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.

Leading enterprises invest significantly in R&D to develop eco-friendly products, boosting green transformation in Vietnam.

Vietnam has to overcom great challenges to mobilize $701 billion, the amount of capital needed to implement a net-zero plan.

Vietnam’s burgeoning EV market can benefit from Norway’s approach, which combines incentives, infrastructure, and consumer education.

A total of 2,166 businesses are required to report greenhouse gas emissions by March 2025 and develop plans to reduce emissions.