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.

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.