Green Economy
For smarter cities
Vietnam reaching its net-zero commitments by 2050 will require a concerted effort from the construction and urban development industry.
Green Economy
Legal foundation for a carbon market in Vietnam
Myriad legal instruments have been introduced over the last few years as Vietnam prepares to establish and operate a carbon market.
Green Economy
Ha Tinh targets $6.8 bln in domestic investment to spark 2026 "investment wave"
Key sectors identified for investment include steel manufacturing, electric vehicles, high-tech industries, green technology, science and technology, and innovation.
Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hanoi
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
New decrees effective in May 2026
Under a new Government Decree, E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million.
Reinvention of hospitality tourism
Hospitality has been undergoing something of a reinvention in recent times, with a growing focus on an ecosystem-based approach.
Hanoi breaks ground on Soc Son waste-to-energy plant expansion
The project also aims to complete a synchronized technical infrastructure system, with the entire facility expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2027.
No alternative but to manage emissions
Carbon footprint measuring and carbon labelling demonstrate producers’ transparency and responsibility in environmental protection and climate action and provide access to demanding markets.