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Vietnam earns 51.5 million USD from first forest carbon credit sale

2023 marked a significant milestone for the forestry sector as Vietnam successfully sold 10.3 million forest carbon credits (10.3 million tonnes of CO2) for the first time through the World Bank (WB) for 51.5 million USD.

Going green critical for VN's fashion industry to tap opportunities

Going green is becoming vital for Việt Nam to tap opportunities arising from the UK – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to expand exports to the...

IFC: Climate investment opportunities in Vietnam to amount to $757bil. by 2030

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimates that Vietnam's climate investment opportunities will reach up to 757 billion USD by 2030, focusing on renewable energy, green construction, energy efficiency and transportation.

VN to introduce criteria for national green development

Vietnam is soon to introduce a new set of national criteria aimed specifically at speeding the development of green industries, in line with international standards, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Green growth - Effective solution for sustainable development

Vietnam, one of countries that may be significantly affected by natural disasters and climate change, recognises that green growth is one of the crucial strategies to achieve rapid and sustainable development.

Many businesses not prioritising transition to green development

Many Vietnamese micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have not prioritised the transition to green development due to many limitations such as human resources and access to capital, according to experts.

E-commerce groups engage in effective green strategies

Although Vietnam’s e-commerce has recorded remarkable growth in recent years, related businesses are scrambling to improve sustainability due to a lack of suitable regulations.

Green transition requires huge investment in infrastructure

Green transition in Vietnam would require new investments in at least 60 per cent of the country's infrastructure, according to PwC.

US and Vietnam launch new provincial green index

The US Agency for International Development and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday celebrated the launch of a new tool to spur green economic growth: the Provincial Green Index.

Vietnamese cities move to develop more urban green spaces

Many provinces and cities across the country plan to expand green urban areas in their localities, aiming to create green spaces thus improving the environment and enhancing the quality of life for locals.

High ranking official says Le Van Luong road is example of unreasonable planning

Deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Duy Hung said that Le Van Luong road in Hanoi is a typical example of bad planning. Floods and traffic jams often occur on the road.

Vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 is expected to bring a tailwind of opportunities, facilitating the export of made-in-Vietnam products.

Over 1,000 firms in HCM City to develop rooftop solar power

More than 1,000 businesses located at processing, industrial and hi-tech parks in Ho Chi Minh City are set to have solar panels installed on their rooftops in the next few years in an effort to promote green development.

Initial costs in green apartments offset later

Developers are moving towards sustainable development by promoting green apartment buildings but there are issues to surmount.

Working together to secure a green nation

Developing greener urban areas is one of the key pillars in Vietnam’s journey to sustainable development.

 

Giving agriculture a high-tech boost

With new approaches and diversified investments, private investors have been infusing a new spirit of innovation into Vietnam’s agriculture, adding value and sustainable growth.

Vietnam to run carbon market to improve quality of green growth

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam now ranks 31st in the world in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Its GHG intensity per capita is lower than the average global level, but the intensity of emissions per one unit of GDP is higher.

Vietnam plans to prioritize ecological IZ development

VietNamNet Bridge - The State is encouraging institutional and individual investors to establish new ecological industrial zones (IZ) or develop existing IZs into ecological zones.

Green building materials, when?

A lot of traditional brick kilns that caused environment pollution have been forced to stop operation. However, lightweight materials still have not been used for construction works.