Vietnam promotes finance for green agriculture
Over the past five years, Vietnam has developed and gradually implemented a green finance system to support low-emission and environmentally friendly production, including agriculture. Based on the State Bank of Vietnam's Directive No. 03/CT-NHNN dated March 24, 2015, banks including BIDV, VCB, HDBank and Agribank have introduced green credit packages…
HCM City plans to raise industrial wastewater, emissions fees
HCM City is proposing to raise environmental protection fees for industrial wastewater and industrial emissions to twice the rates set by the Government from 2027 and 2.5 times from 2030.
Pioneering climate action: Comprehensive adaptation
Viet Nam has made significant strides in adapting to climate change, but the progress will remain far from over as long as global temperatures continue to rise.
Electricity Law: legal counsel suggests bold changes
On 30 November 2024, the National Assembly adopted the new Electricity Law with effect on 1 February 2025 comprising 130 articles, seeking to ensure energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by overcoming…
ESG, a win for everyone: Nhất Tín Logistics
Việt Nam News speaks to Nhất Tín Logistics CEO Nguyễn Văn Tú on how ESG practices are a win for everyone, including customers, workers, the community, and businesses themselves.
Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam
Vietnam is promoting sustainable construction as a way to meet its net-zero commitments, but support from stakeholders remains crucial. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, a major player in the light and sustainable construction materials…
Vietnam takes steps towards net zero emissions
The issuance of the national plan on the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use is another step taken by the Vietnamese Government towards achieving net…
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