Green Economy
Trade ministry considers E10 biofuel rollout from April 2026
Major fuel traders, such as Petrolimex and PVOIL, have reportedly completed basic infrastructure preparations for the shift.
Green Economy
Australia provides AUD 75 million for Vietnam’s green transition
The funding will support sustainable and critical infrastructure projects in Vietnam, strengthening bilateral cooperation in the country’s green transition.
Green Economy
Vietnam sets mandatory recycling rates for products and packaging
The scope of regulated packaging includes commercial packaging—comprising both primary and secondary packaging—for goods such as food, cosmetics, medicines, fertilizers, animal feed, veterinary drugs, detergents, hygiene products, and cement.
Vietnam to join Japan’s GREEN EXPO 2027, focusing on green agri-trade promotion
The Vietnam Pavilion is scheduled to operate from March 19 to September 26, 2027, in Yokohama.
Alternative pathway for nature-aligned growth
A newly-implemented support program aims to help ensure that Vietnam has a strong scientific foundation for balancing economic growth, human well-being, and the health and wealth of nature.
HCMC accelerates emission controls as air pollution rises
By 2030, the city aims for 100% of public transport vehicles to utilize clean energy, while strongly encouraging the transition of private and freight vehicles to green energy sources.
Vietnam to allow international transfer of up to 90% of carbon credits
For the category of GHG reduction measures and activities involving new, high-cost technologies that have seen limited implementation in Vietnam, the maximum transfer ratio is set at 90%.
ODA loan to be provided by Japan for green growth in Vietnam
It is expected that the loan, worth ¥50 billion, will be fully disbursed by December this year
Vietnam gains nearly $72 million from carbon credit
This is the second time the country has gained significant revenue from "selling clean air" through carbon credits.