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December 21, 2023
Vietnam pilots carbon credit exchange from 2025, enterprises may struggle to comply
Vietnam Carbon Credit Exchange is expected to trial from 2025, but the details of the trial phase are still under development, especially regarding policies, legal framework, and human resources for the development are seriously insufficient. It will be d
December 14, 2023
EVN will pay nothing for excess rooftop solar power
MOIT recently released the draft reiterated that self-use solar power cannot be sold externally. It mentioned that EVN would purchase excess power generated by organizations or individuals already connected to the grid at zero cost to control self-generat
December 12, 2023
Vietnam shaping 2 renewable energy industrial and service centers
As the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in Vietnam proposes the latest development direction to the Prime Minister, anticipates establishing two cross-regional RE industrial and service centers located in the Northern and South Central to Southern ar
December 06, 2023
MOIT presents draft of electricity pricing for charging station
Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed a draft of retail electricity pricing with 3 different approaches for calculating electricity tariffs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
November 23, 2023
HCMC invest 2.5T in installing rooftop solar on public buildings
To alleviate carbon emissions, Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest 2.5 trillion VND (over $100 million) in installing rooftop solar PV systems on public agency buildings.
November 16, 2023
Opportunities and challenges of green transportation in Vietnam
To fulfill the commitment at COP26 which is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is prioritizing "greening" efforts to both land and sea transport with new business opportunities and challenges as well.
November 13, 2023
Vietnam prepares for carbon tariffs in 2025 for net-zero target
As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across global markets, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonization and help local businesses adapt to change.
October 31, 2023
G7 offers Vietnam 300 million in grants to cut coal
Group of Seven (G7) members finalized the $15.5 billion pledge to help Vietnam reach net-zero emissions by 2050, among which offer more than 300 million, accounting for 2% of a total package which made up mostly of costly loans that Hanoi has been relucta
October 03, 2023
Vietnam initiates investigation on imported wind towers from China, considers anti-dumping tax
Vietnamese government has initiated an investigation that could result in the imposition of anti-dumping duties on wind towers imported from China, following a complaint by domestic producers.
September 11, 2023
Vietnam to launch new criteria aimed at green development
Vietnam will soon launch a new set of national criteria as the basis for green development. These criteria are specifically aimed at accelerating the development of green industries that comply with international standards.