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Vietnam pushes biopesticides to support green farming

Biological plant protection products have emerged as an important solution to gradually reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, support integrated pest management (IPM), and advance ecological and organic farming.

Room for green economic development from forest carbon credits

Gia Lai covers more than 2.15 million hectares, including nearly 988,000 hectares of forest land. Of this, over 692,700 hectares are natural forests and more than 295,100 hectares are planted forests.

CMC Telecom sets new ESG benchmark in Vietnam’s digital infrastructure

As ESG continues to emerge as a key benchmark for corporate governance capacity and sustainable growth, CMC Telecom has been honored in the Governance category at the Vietnam ESG Awards 2025, organized by Dan Tri newspaper.

HCM City curbs pollution through transition to green transport

Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.

A new path for cyclists takes shape in Ho Chi Minh City

After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard is nearly complete, signaling a greener, safer shift in urban mobility.

Green consumption on the rise, int’l tourists increasingly favour VN products

Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but a strong movement encouraging businesses to transform production practices and rethink their market approaches.

CMC Telecom honored for ESG leadership in digital infrastructure development

CMC Telecom receives top governance award for its sustainable and secure digital infrastructure strategy at Vietnam ESG 2025.

Green push gains momentum in HCM City with subsidized loans up to $8 million

With the green transformation deepening, Ho Chi Minh City businesses can now access subsidized loans of up to $8 million per project through the HFIC to accelerate their sustainability goals.

Fisheries take the lead in the Mekong Delta’s green transition

Across the Mekong Delta, leading aquaculture producers, processors and exporters, along with suppliers of inputs, are transitioning to circular, high-tech and clean production models that cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Vietnam spends nearly USD 625 million to plant 1.4 billion trees

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).

Investing in low-carbon technology – a “passport” for VN businesses

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.

Vietnam seeks World Bank green credit to boost low-emission rice production

In 2024, the World Bank committed a 350 million USD loan to the Vietnamese Government to implement the one-million-hectare project which associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta.

New green cooperation between Dong Nai and Kobe targets carbon neutrality

On November 20, the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province held the 2025 “Green Growth Cooperation Forum between Dong Nai Province and Kobe City, Japan.”

Green rules reshape Vietnam’s textile exports

Green production is being enforced more rigorously in the textile sector than in any other industry, requiring a complete overhaul of processes from design and manufacturing to disposal.

502 enterprises in HCM City required to perform greenhouse gas audits

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

Green startups struggle despite growing push for sustainability

To foster meaningful growth, Vietnam needs targeted policies to support green innovation, including financial incentives, training programmes and public awareness campaigns.

Vietnam’s Vinhomes Green Paradise enters global future cities race

Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio officially joins the New7Wonders global campaign, positioning itself as a leading symbol of sustainable future urban living.

Vietnam’s construction industry eyes 80 million tons in CO2 cuts

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

Vietnamese enterprise unexpectedly rises to group of global ESG leaders

Latest S&P Global assessment shows Masan Consumer - Vietnam's representative - surpassing 85 percent of 330 peers to become the Vietnamese company with the highest ESG score published on S&P Global platform.

Vietnam reaches 183,000 electric cars as EV adoption surges

Vietnam now has over 183,000 electric cars and 974 electric buses as green transport and eco-buildings surge in 2025.