Việt Nam to roll out special mechanisms for national energy centres
Việt Nam needs breakthrough policy mechanisms beyond tax incentives to accelerate plans for a national refining and energy hub at Dung Quất in the central province of Quảng Ngãi, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security amid global volatility.
Hanoi decides to reduce pollution from inner-city traffic
From July 1, 2026, Hanoi will officially pilot low emission zones in 9 wards in the Ring Road 1 area. This policy is expected by many people to bring about changes in environmental and air quality.
Việt Nam makes positive contributions to energy security
Vũ Chi Mai, Project Director of the Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) under the GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP), speaks to Việt Nam News about Việt Nam’s energy transition away from…
Use of natural gas in industry is important to support net-zero target: experts
Natural gas is emerging as a key transition fuel for Việt Nam’s industry, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and support the country’s drive towards net zero by 2050.
Education is key to green economy: expert
As Việt Nam is pursuing a green growth path, Ireland’s model can be a good example. Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao spoke to Professor Alan Barrett, CEO of the Economic and Social Research…
How to make motorcycle emission controls effective
According to experts, if mandatory emission testing is applied at scale and suddenly, about 50 million motorbikes nationwide will have to undergo periodic inspection and assessment steps and as a result millions of old motorbikes…
Vietnam needs 400 billion USD for climate change response
Vietnam will need about 400 billion USD between now and 2040 to respond to climate change, according to the Climate Change Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
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