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Street redesign key to green transition: experts

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

What should VN do to join the $250 billion carbon credit market?

The global carbon credit market, which Vietnam wants to join, is believed to have a value of $250 billion per annum by 2030, according to the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

Green credit won’t be less expensive as expected

The total number of outstanding green loans in the Vietnamese banking system as of September 30, 2024 accounted for only 4.5 percent of the total outstanding loans in the national economy.

Businesses advised to renovate to adapt to market changes

Businesses should conduct comprehensive renovation to make full use of opportunities brought about by the global green transition and sustainable development trend, advised experts.

VN speeds up low-emission rice cultivation, mobilizes VND20 trillion

Vietnam has gained the first harvests for the 1 million hectare high-quality low-emission cultivation pilot project and is entering the acceleration period. It is necessary to mobilize VND20 trillion more for the period.

Vietnam eyes green solutions for transportation sector

Green transportation refers to the use of environmentally friendly modes of transportation that minimize emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels by using electric or hybrid vehicles.

Coastal, island localities promote green tourism with plastic waste reduction

Several coastal and island localities have developed strategies and action plans to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable tourism, including implementing measures to reduce plastic waste.

VN must be one of world's leading countries in digital, green transition

To become a new "tiger" in Asia and a developed high-income country, Vietnam has no other choice than to join the group of leading countries in digital transformation and green transition.

VN among ASEAN leaders in green transition

Vietnam has emerged as one of regional leaders in Southeast Asia’s green economy transition progress.

'Green transformation is vital, businesses have to fight': experts

Besides active moves from the Government to promote green transition, the need to change public awareness and accelerate green transformation is considered a vital factor for Vietnamese businesses if they don't want to be left behind.

Vietnam faces green financing hurdles

Capital flows into Asia, particularly Vietnam, are driven by substantial infrastructure needs and the demand for green financing.

Vietnam hotels, resorts kick off green transition

Silk Sense Hoi An has been pioneering a green hotel model. Under a well-designed roadmap, the resort has reduced plastic waste and has moved towards elimination of all waste.

Vietnam has great potential in development of carbon credit market

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 US$51.5 million.

National carbon-credit exchange establishment proposed

The formation of a carbon credit market is part of Vietnam's commitment to net-zero emissions and the use of economic tools to manage enterprises’ greenhouse gas emissions.

Green transformation and green aquaculture development become inevitable trend

Vietnam is a littoral country with huge potential and advantages in order to develop the marine economy, including the fishery economy.

Zero net emissions is within Vietnam’s reach

By enhancing capability, reforming institutions, continuing to exploit opportunities, and ensuring inter-sectoral cooperation, Vietnam can reach its zero net emission target and support energy transition goals.

Green transition: VN aims to keep pace with world

Promoting green economy and mitigating the impact of climate change are the top urgent goals of the world, including Vietnam.

Vietnam shows strong political commitment to maximising green energy transition

Green transition in the energy sector is a key trend in the world and is one of Vietnam’s current top priorities.

VN has opportunity to seek UK support in just energy transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is offering significant opportunities for VN to secure external financial support to achieve its ambitious climate objectives, including funds from the UK for green transition and sustainable development.

Green transition holds the key to the EU market

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) includes a chapter dedicated to sustainable development that covers not only environmental but also labor-related issues, said an official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.