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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.

Businesses may not survive the next 10 years without going green: survey

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.

Vietnamese tourism needs “green passport” for international integration

Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) will not only be a certification but a genuine green passport for Vietnamese tourism enterprises, aiming for an integrated green tourism ecosystem that is globally connected yet distinctly Vietnamese.

Vietnam pushes green solutions for e-commerce

The value of the e-commerce market was estimated at around 25 billion USD last year, accounting for about 9% of the country's total retail sales of goods and services.

Hanoi pilots electric bus route for sightseeing in city center

The new electric bus line will serve key attractions in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts until the end of 2025.

Can Vietnam make green consumption mainstream?

Beyond trendy labels, green consumption must be affordable, authentic, and accessible to all.

All buses in HCM City expected to run on green energy by 2030

This initiative supports the city’s green growth strategy and aligns with the national action plan on green energy transition and carbon emissions reduction, as directed by the Prime Minister.

Green transition in manufacturing: A sustainable development imperative

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

Vietnam eyes green growth: unlocking capital and talent for clean energy

Vietnamese firms are rising in the global energy supply chain, but capital and workforce hurdles persist.

Green infrastructure becomes key to Vietnam's industrial strategy

Vietnam mandates eco-friendly standards in new industrial zones to attract sustainable investments.