Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

As many as 70,000 tonnes of rice have so far been granted the “Low-emission Green Vietnamese Rice” label, following the first shipment of more than 400 tonnes exported by the Trung An Company to Japan in June 2025.

Hanoi’s plan to pilot low-emission zones in the city center from July 1 is facing a major obstacle: the capital’s chronic shortage of parking infrastructure.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has postponed consideration of a draft resolution related to low-emission zones within Ring Road 1, including proposed restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles.

Authorities in Hanoi are preparing to pilot a low-emission zone in the Hoan Kiem core area from July 1, 2026, with residents expected to register roadmaps for switching away from petrol-powered motorbikes during the first phase of implementation.

Hanoi is considering a proposal to restrict gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes and delivery drivers from operating within designated low-emission zones, as part of efforts to reduce urban air pollution.

Hanoi will begin testing a low-emission zone in Hoan Kiem from July 1, with designated parking areas aimed at easing the shift away from high-emission vehicles.

From July, gasoline motorbikes may be restricted during peak periods in Hoan Kiem under a new emissions plan.

Hanoi’s low-emission zone rollout from July is driving a shift toward electric two-wheelers as fuel costs rise and petrol vehicle restrictions tighten.

Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.

Representatives of energy, coal – mineral, cement, and building materials enterprises said that the implementation of emission quota allocation must strike a balance between emission reduction targets and the maintenance of growth momentum.

A substantial share of vehicles currently in use, especially motorcycles in use for years without routine checks or upkeep, are aging fleets that rank among the biggest emitters.

Vietnam’s new action plan highlights the need for Hanoi and HCMC to help shippers switch to green energy.

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.