For many residents, the greatest expectation from LEZs is cleaner air. Vehicle exhaust has long been a pressing environmental issue for the city. Under current plans, by 2030 HCM City will have around 11.4 million motorcycles and 1.3 million cars.

Poor-quality vehicles still in use are driving an increase in air pollution, with motorbikes being the primary contributor.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed a roadmap to sell E10 fuel nationwide from January 1, 2026, and E15 from January 1, 2031. Major automakers and technical organizations say the two fuels do not harm engines.

As Hanoi is planning to prohibit gasoline-powered motorbikes in the inner city, sales of electric motorbikes have grown in recent months.

Hanoi is fast-tracking plans to crack down on vehicle pollution with a draft regulation to establish Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across the city.

The emissions inspection will begin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, then expand nationwide by 2030.

The Ministry of Construction (formerly the Ministry of Transport) and the CAAV have actively implemented the necessary measures to meet CORSIA’s requirements.

Vietnam Airlines has become the first Vietnamese carrier to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all its flights departing from Europe, a milestone in Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050.

As Hanoi prepares to establish low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, residents are seeking clarity on the financial support offered for transitioning to cleaner vehicles.

With over 8 million motor vehicles contributing to dangerous pollution levels, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones and encourage the use of clean transport.

While emission testing for motorbikes is being prepared, the Vietnam Register clarified that inspections will not begin automatically on January 1, 2025.

Starting January 2025, motorcycles over 5 years old will be subject to emissions testing, with inspections becoming more frequent for older vehicles. The move is part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to curb air pollution in urban areas.

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

Hanoi is moving forward with a plan to restrict polluting vehicles across 12 districts, along with some soon-to-be-upgraded districts and two new cities, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion.

Though pig and cow husbandry generates 18.5 million tons of CO2e each year, the deputy chair of the Vietnam Farm and Agribusiness Association Nguyen Duc Trong has continued to ask for delays in greenhouse gas emission inventory.

In a bid to curb greenhouse gas emissions, the Ministry of Transport has introduced a plan to have 30% of all cars and 22% of motorbikes in Vietnam be electric by 2030.

As the maritime transport sector grapples with the urgent challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, innovative solutions are emerging to steer the industry toward a sustainable future.

The Ministry of Transport proposed that only organisations with certificates proving their eligibility to operate emissions inspection services for motorcycles and scooters will be allowed to conduct inspections.

Vietnam is grappling with the challenge of reducing emissions from nearly 6.5 million cars, each acting as a mobile emission station, contributing significantly to the country’s air pollution.

Vietnamese farmers mostly bury straw after harvesting, a habit that not only leads to loss of revenue but an increase in CO2 emissions.