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.
Urban development strategy for Bac Ninh through 2050, vision to 2075, to be planned
The northern province is expected to become a key growth pole and a major development engine for the Hanoi Metropolitan Region and the Red River Delta.
HCM City rolls out energy efficiency program for 2026-2030 period
The southern city encourages businesses to invest in high-efficiency equipment, phase out obsolete technologies, and develop renewable energy sources such as rooftop solar, green hydrogen, green ammonia, biogas, and energy storage systems.
Northern Europe tightens PFAS regulations: Vietnam's textile and footwear industries face transition
PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used for their superior resistance to water, oil, stains, and heat.
Vietnam’s climate resilience under test
A strengthening El Niño weather pattern would raise temperatures, reduce rainfall, and test Vietnam’s resilience over the remainder of this year and into next.
Ministry prioritizes high-impact technologies for green growth and climate adaptation
A newly-issued plan sets a clear objective: science, technology, and innovation must contribute directly to increasing productivity, quality, added value, and the sector's overall competitiveness.
Transit-Oriented Development: A new urban development mode
Lessons from cities across the globe show how TOD offers relief from a host of ills by creating quality living areas surrounding public transit.