From quick harvests to long horizons: how ESG is reshaping Việt Nam’s forests
Once harvested early to survive price swings, forests in Việt Nam are now being cultivated over decades, as global ESG rules transform timber into one of the country’s most durable exports.
Việt Nam promotes ASEAN environmental education through zero plastic waste school models
Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to promoting co-operation in environmental education and spreading zero plastic waste school models across ASEAN.
Malaysia seeks clean energy transition deal with rich nations
No new coal power plants are being built or approved by the government, which is looking to relax regulations on solar power, especially for rooftop installations.
Trading training alignment comes through partnerships
Vietnam is taking decisive steps towards establishing a domestic trading system as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Vietnam has great potential in development of carbon credit market
2023 marked a significant milestone for the forestry sector as Vietnam successfully sold 10.3 million forest carbon credits (10.3 million tonnes of CO2) for the first time through the World Bank (WB) for US$51.5 million.
Vietnam in need of developing independent electric supply
Although Vietnam has committed to reducing net emissions to zero by 2050, the country is still building thermal power plants such as in Nghi Son, Thai Binh 2, and Van Phong.
Greening ASEAN and Global Value Chains
Southeast Asia has become one of the most important regional hubs for global value chains (GVCs)—the cross-border networks that separate production stages from concept to consumption. By participating in GVCs,…
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