Green Economy
Higher requirements on agro exports to the EU
Satisfying new requirements on agro exports to the EU are quite complex but will position exporters to more readily approach other markets.
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
More support from France for Vietnam's sustainable development
France provides support to Vietnam's climate transition through its companies operating in the Asian country.
Hanoi and HCMC to mandate motorcycle emission testing from July 2027
This timeline is part of the roadmap for implementing the National Technical Regulation on emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds, recently enacted by the Prime Minister.
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.
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.