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There is ample room for VN enterprises to pursue sustainable investment

Sustainable development has become the goal of more and more Vietnamese businesses.

VN does not accept ‘growing first, tidying up later’ model: PM

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam considers green growth, together with digital transformation, the two core factors of growth, and will not accept the ‘growing first, tidying up later’ model.

Vietnam’s five-year HFCs production, consumption baselines announced

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has issued a decision announcing Vietnam's Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) production and consumption baselines and total national consumption for the 2024 - 2028 period.

Sustainable development essential to join global market

“Sustainable development is a factor that helps heighten value and guide the branding of Vietnamese enterprises in the European market,” said Ngo Chung Khanh from the Ministry of Investment and Planning.

Energy transition creates golden opportunity to improve social security

Energy transition is a "golden opportunity" for Vietnam to ensure and improve social security and promote green transformation, towards realising its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

What Vietnam and Denmark can take away from COP28?

Vietnam and Denmark will continue to work together to achieve global climate ambitions and accelerate the ongoing cooperation in various sectors towards a green transition and sustainable social and economic development.

Expectations great for green taxonomy in Vietnam

Without unified definitions of green sectors and green lists for application, banks are continuing to find it difficult to select, appraise, and supervise green credit provision.

VN studies international experiences for carbon trade exchange design

Vietnam is learning from international experiences to develop a carbon market to ensure its appropriateness to the country’s legal framework and infrastructure system.

Mekong Delta to develop 1mil. hectares of low-carbon rice production by 2030

The central Government has set a target for the Mekong Delta to establish one million hectares of high-quality, low-carbon rice production by the year 2030 in a decision signed on Monday by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang.

Vietnam advances in Green Future Index 2023

Vietnam has made progress in the Green Future Index 2023, climbing from its previous 56th position to a commendable 53rd place this year.

Vietnam to implement set of statistical targets for green growth nationwide

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has recently issued a circular on the set of statistical targets for green growth.

High costs hurdle to recycling in textiles

Recycled material content in many textile products had soared to 60 per cent.

Green Economy Forum 2023 to take place in November

The Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2023, an event hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) for businesses and governments to accelerate discussion and dialogue on green growth in Vietnam, is scheduled for November 2 in Hanoi.

‘Action for a Green Vietnam’ program has born its first fruit

The first destinations on the journey “Action for a Green Vietnam” of Unilever Vietnam and OMO brand, are witnessing constant changes in the landscape, environment, and people's awareness.

HCM City seeks advice from experts and executives on green growth

Experts and executives from global heavyweights were gathering at the "CEO 100 Tea Connect" meeting in HCM City on Thursday to give local authorities advice on green growth policies.

Prime Minister presides over national COP26 Steering Committee on green growth

Vietnam's favourable natural conditions for renewable energy, as well as the requirements of green standards in the European export markets, drive the country towards green transformation.

High costs setback to green transition in VN maritime transportation

From January 1, it is mandatory for all vessels to initiate the collection of data for the reporting of their CII and CII ratings.

Vietnam has opportunity for energy transition towards green growth

Vietnam boasts substantial potential for wind power, particularly offshore wind power, providing an opportunity for the country to fulfill its energy transition target towards green growth.

National steering committee on green growth established

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision on establishing a national steering committee on green growth, which is led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.

Businesses set urgent goals to cut carbon emissions

A representative of Nestlé Group says that the company has announced a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.