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March 08, 2024

Vietnam anticipates renewables to make up 70% of power mix by 2045

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially approved the "2030 National Energy Development Strategy" on Mar. 1. The strategy aims to increase the proportion of renewable energy to 15%-20% by 2030 and expects to reach 65%-70% by 2045.
March 05, 2024

Vietnam plans to set carbon emission quotas for cement and steel industries

After selling a considerable of carbon credits through the World Bank, the Vietnamese government is more optimistic about the prospects of the carbon credit market. According to statistics, Vietnamese corporations and organizations generate 41 million car
January 30, 2024

8 billion to be pumped into Vietnam green energy: U.S. officials

U.S. Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez announced in his visit to Vietnam on Jan. 26 that 15 U.S. firms are prepared to invest in Vietnam, with a total amount of 8 billion USD, and most of the investment would focus on clean energy infrastructure.
January 29, 2024

HCMC calls for investment in 28 green projects

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Government held “The Green Growth Development Investment Promotion Conference” and presented 28 green projects with an estimated total investment of VND 16 trillion (about USD 66 billion). There are over 200 people including global
January 25, 2024

Vietnam's first carbon credit program starts this fall

Lilama 2 College has announced its collaboration with British-based Pearson BTEC, to introduce a carbon credit academic program, and become the first educational institute in Vietnam to offer a carbon credit academic program.
January 22, 2024

More corporations want to buy green power without EVN: Eurocham

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in its latest annual "White Book" highlighted that a significant number of global corporations in Vietnam express their hope to purchase green power directly from generators through the DPPA.
January 18, 2024

Vietnam's Ninh Thuan to launch 8 clean energy projects this year

Ninh Thuan is a focal point for renewable energy development in Vietnam. The local government announced its budget and development direction on Monday, revealing plans for the construction of six wind power projects and two hydropower projects.
January 12, 2024

Farmers ambivalent over Vietnam’s low-carbon rice programme

A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things?
January 09, 2024

EVN pledges no blackout, but power price may rise this year

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) held its annual conference on Jan. 2, to review the past year's performances and announce new objectives. The attention was focused on how to resolve the power shortages issue and whether electricity prices will rise again.
December 27, 2023

Vietnam has no buildings meet “net-zero” emission criteria yet: official

Vietnam aims to achieve net-zero by 2050 and requires the construction industry to reduce 74.3 million tons of CO2 equivalent. However, officials from MONRE stated no building in Vietnam has been designed, constructed, or managed to meet net-zero.

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