Green Economy
A driving force for green transition
Vietnam has officially introduced a carbon exchange, marking a major step toward its net-zero goals and a market-driven approach to reducing emissions.
Green Economy
A list of 12 new radiation and nuclear safety procedures introduced
Notably, to obtain approval for a nuclear power plant site, the project investor must satisfy specific site-related requirements.
Green Economy
MST and IAEA boost strategic nuclear tech cooperation
During a working session with Ms. Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan outlined three core priority directions for the joint action plan between the two sides.
Banking sector’s commitment to green growth
The State Bank of Vietnam has introduced an action plan to ensure sustainability within the country’s financial system.
Boosting ESCO market development to enhance energy efficiency
Many countries worldwide, such as China, Thailand, and the US, have successfully implemented Energy Saving Funds and ESCO models.
Hanoi aims for 100% electric and green energy buses by 2030
It is projected that the conversion rate to electric and green energy buses will reach approximately 10% by 2025, 20-23% by 2026, 34-39% by 2027, 47-54% by 2028, 79-89% by 2029, and r100% by 2030.
Hydrogène de France and Southern Power Corporation signed MoU on renewable energy cooperation
The partnership aims to establish a scalable and replicable model for non-intermittent renewable energy, which will be able to develop in off-grid areas, including offshore islands.
HCMC eyes electric shift for 400,000 ride-hailing motorbikes
If approved and implemented effectively, this policy could see at least 80% of gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes replaced with electric ones within the next two years.
Carbon market to develop
Mr. Nguyen Tien Hai, Director of Engineering at the Energy and Environment Consulting JSC (VNEEC), tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy Vu Khue about the necessity of building an ecosystem to support the development of the country’s carbon market.