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Buoying strategic marintime autonomy
For Vietnam to truly become a maritime nation it must possess an industrial base capable of fully supporting a blue economy.
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Window of opportunity
Policies and plans are set to make offshore wind a driver of the blue marine economy.
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Evolving priorities
The industrial capabilities Vietnam has acquired from decades of oil and gas operations must be turned into a strategic asset for future development.
Prospects for carbon market development
Much has been done to establish the legal framework and introduce the cooperative agreements needed to operate a carbon market in Vietnam and efforts are ongoing.
More rigorous approach to international carbon market
The international carbon market will see significant changes under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement that call for detailed and thorough preparations.
Enabling market entry for carbon credits
Issued in April, Decree No. 112 makes possible the international exchange of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon credits.
Complementary & cooperative
H.E. Gillian Bird, Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, tells Ngoc Lan that bilateral trade continues to grow strongly, while significant opportunities are available to deepen investment and cooperation in emerging sectors...
Moving forward on net zero commitments
With an appropriate regulatory foundation now in place, Vietnam can move forward on meeting its net-zero commitments and accessing growth opportunities.
In face of inflation challenges
Vietnam’s impressive containment of inflation over the last decade may be put to the test after a problematic first half of 2026, and continued policy attention will be required during the remainder of the year.