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April 12, 2024
Vietnam’s green energy company to apply blockchain for carbon credits
Vietnam’s Tin Thanh Group has collaborated with Centre for Quality Certification to conduct carbon inventory and convert an annual reduction of 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide into NFTs.
April 11, 2024
Vietnam’s DPPA becomes clearer as draft expected to be reviewed in May
The Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) mechanism has been proposed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) for over seven years. Finally, with recent urging from the Vietnamese Prime Minister, there has been significant progress.
April 09, 2024
Can Gio wind power could support Ho Chi Minh City achieving net zero
Vietnam has great potential for wind energy with the experts call on the government to expedite the development of the Can Gio Offshore Wind project. The project presents an opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City to become the first Net Zero City in Vietnam.
April 03, 2024
Vietnam cut electricity price adjustment period to align with market
Vietnam issued the latest electricity pricing mechanism on March 26, deciding to shorten the price adjustment period. The Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stated that this move aims to align with market.
April 03, 2024
Vietnam’s ministry says carbon credits are sold at acceptable price
There is widespread belief that Vietnam is undervaluing its carbon credits, priced at just $5 each, but the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has refuted these claims.
April 02, 2024
Vietnam Rubber Group evaluates rubber forest carbon for commercialization
The Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) is optimistic about the carbon market. As outlined in its "2024 Green Growth and Sustainable Development Action Plan" announced on March 27, VRG will assess the feasibility of developing carbon credits from rubber forests.
March 29, 2024
BCGE, SK Ecoplant partner for 700 MW projects in Vietnam
SK Ecoplant announced that it has reached an agreement with BCG Energy (BCGE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vietnam's Bamboo Capital Group, to develop solar and wind power projects in Vietnam.
March 26, 2024
Vietnam seeks buyers for 5 million credits as forest carbon offset exceeds expectations
Vietnam’s carbon offset amount is beyond expectation. The government plans to sell the remaining 4.91 million of carbon credits with the help of World Bank in finding potential buyers or piloting auctions on international platforms.
March 21, 2024
U.S. to fund $500 million in green exports to Vietnam
The U.S. has signed a $500 million deal to promote green exports to Vietnam, the source of the country's third-largest trade deficit and a quickly rising manufacturing alternative to China.
March 19, 2024
Vietnam's wind power booms: Danish and Australian eye investments
On the 13th, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Anders Runevad, chair of the board of Vestas Group, and warmly welcomed more Danish businesses to invest in and share their experience and technology to accelerate Vietnam's energy transi