Swedfund invests in MSME growth and climate action in Vietnam
Swedfund announced on December 18 an investment in Vietnamese EVF General Finance JSC (EVF) through a loan of up to $20 million.
Vietnam targets vehicle emissions with stricter standards, digital enforcement
A substantial share of vehicles currently in use, especially motorcycles in use for years without routine checks or upkeep, are aging fleets that rank among the biggest emitters.
Renewables to make up 70% of power mix in Vietnam by 2045
Vietnam plans to have renewables account for 15-20% of total primary energy by 2030 and the weight will be raised to 65-70% by 2045, according to the newly approved National Energy Development Strategy.
Mekong Delta’s farmers apply measures to recover from drought, salinity
Trần Văn Phước, of Long An Province is pruning branches, creating canopy for trees and applying organic fertilisers to stimulate root growth across his lemon orchard.
Developing countries face challenges in achieving net zero goals: expert
Achieving the Net Zero goal poses significant challenges for developing countries like Vietnam, including financial limitations, currency fluctuations, and technology transfer issues, according to Prof. Dr. Jonathan Pincus, a senior international economist at the United…
Sustainable forest carbon credit, a new direction for the Net Zero goal
Vietnam is gradually turning forests into "natural carbon tanks", contributing to realizing the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
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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