A new regulation that requires cars in Hanoi and HCM City to meet the Euro 4 emission standard or higher will largely affect older car models, forcing owners to upgrade or replace them.

Vietnam’s biggest obstacle in controlling automobile emissions is not the vehicle standards - it's the fuel, according to energy and transport experts.

Starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi plans to restrict gasoline-powered motorbikes in the Ring Road 1 area, with a roadmap to expand the ban to Ring Road 2 by 2028 and Ring Road 3 by 2030.

Greenhouse gas audits are mandatory for 502 enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the city Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC).

Vietnam's agricultural sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2035, compared to the baseline set in 2020.

Vietnam aims to cut 80 million tons of CO₂ from construction through green materials.

Electric motorcycle use is booming, while gasoline motorcycles are starting to decline following Hanoi’s ban on fossil fuel-powered motorcycles entering Ring Road 1, beginning July 1, 2026.

Forty-five percent of CEOs in Asia-Pacific believe their companies will not survive the next decade without transitioning to sustainable practices, as environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices have become the norm.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) argues that the proposed average fuel consumption target of 4.83 liters per 100km for passenger cars is “too strict.” About 96 percent of gasoline-powered cars would fail to meet the standard.

A bold move to reduce emissions and improve air quality in Hanoi will begin in July 2026 with the ban on fossil-fueled motorbikes in the inner city.

Research shows E10 gasoline is suitable for most vehicles in use, though it may have some impact on older-generation vehicles with carburetors.

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.