Green Economy
Emission standards for cars to be tightened
From March 1, vehicle inspection centers in Vietnam will impose stricter technical regulations on emissions for vehicles.
Green Economy
Pilot 2026 GHG emission quotas to be allocated
The approved pilot quotas will be allocated to 110 key facilities, including 34 thermal power plants, 25 steel production facilities, and 51 cement production plants.
Green Economy
Quang Tri sets sights on becoming Central Vietnam’s ceader in clean energy and services
Another core component of the Plan is to increase the mobilization of non-budget resources through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and the socialization of investment.
Vietnam and Canada launch AGILE project on climate change
The AGILE project is designed with a five-year vision, focusing on strengthening the ecosystem for climate-related businesses, with a specific priority on gender-integrated and inclusive enterprises.
Hue and Da Nang top Vietnam’s environmental protection rankings
The rankings are based on the PEPI 2024, a composite index that evaluates various criteria, including the effectiveness of state environmental management, waste treatment, nature conservation, the improvement of air and water quality, and the level of community participation in environmental protection activities.
A $2-million green banking initiative launched to advance climate finance in Vietnam
Funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR), the initiative aims to strengthen green banking practices and enhance the capacity of Viet Nam's banking sector to scale up green and climate finance.
Unlocking capital for carbon market development
Measures must be in place to smooth the flow of capital into carbon projects and grow Vietnam’s carbon market.
New decree revises environmental protection regulations
Environmental inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the Law on Inspection, except for unscheduled environmental inspections, which may be carried out without prior notice when necessary.
Blue carbon potential in Vietnam
Vietnam boasts the natural environment needed to benefit from the potential blue carbon efforts offer.