Vietnam’s energy transition to go ahead
A decisive period looms for Vietnam’s energy transition as efforts move from planning to action.
HCMC accelerates emission controls as air pollution rises
By 2030, the city aims for 100% of public transport vehicles to utilize clean energy, while strongly encouraging the transition of private and freight vehicles to green energy sources.
Vietnam’s new power development plan: Showing the path to a green future?
With Vietnam's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the global energy transition, the country's power sector is on the cusp of significant change. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Vietnam lawyers Anthony Ong, Dan Nguyen…
Legal clarity will help Vietnam unlock offshore wind power potential: Danish ambassador
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz has shared his appreciation for the drastic steps Vietnam has taken to implement its commitment to net-zero emissions. However, according to Prytz, Vietnam needs a clear legal framework as…
Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future
I remember landing in Hanoi for the first time in early 2010, impressed by endless streams of motorbikes. As a practitioner pursuing sustainable development, I thought about the emissions fuming out of the many vehicles.…
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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