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Politburo’s new Resolution targets national energy security through 2030
Resolution 70 signed by Party General Secretary To Lam sets a strategic framework for national energy security through 2030 with vision to 2045, prioritizing diversified energy mix with renewables, nuclear, gas, and efficiency technologies. Private investment encouraged with balanced energy development aligned with socioeconomic goals.Read ...
ASEAN honours two Vietnamese cities for sustainable environment efforts
Hoa Lu City received the ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities Award for sustainable tourism, environmental education, and green urban living. Hai Phong City won a Certificate of Recognition for biodiversity conservation and urban green area expansion. Vietnam’s national parks also recognized at the ceremony.Read more ...
Vietnam’s green horizon: A 2025-2030 plan for environmental industry
Vietnam approved a comprehensive environmental industry development program targeting local recycling, wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and waste-to-energy technologies to boost green economy and export capacity.Read more ...
Mekong Delta moves toward low-emission, climate-friendly farming
Mekong Delta provinces are advancing green agriculture with technology and eco-friendly methods to reduce emissions and boost productivity. The government project to develop one million hectares of low-emission rice has increased yields and profits while cutting emissions substantially. Sustainable practices also extend to aquaculture and ...
Six Politburo resolutions create framework for modern cities
Urbanization is an inevitable trend in Vietnam’s development process. In recent years, large cities have become economic, cultural and scientific centers, contributing about 70% of GDP. However, the urbanization process still has many limitations: extensive development, unsynchronized infrastructure, polluted environment, overlapping planning, and inadequate management ...
Ministry's push to establish workable renewable-power pricing
Ministry of Industry and Trade prioritizes clear price formation and cost allocation for renewable electricity under Vietnam’s evolving direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) regime and offshore wind framework. Challenges include pricing transparency, contract clarity, and policy harmonization to attract investment and enable bankability.Read more ...
Vietnam – Cuba biotechnology network launched
The Vietnam – Cuba biotechnology network was launched to connect research institutes, universities, hospitals, and enterprises of both countries. It focuses on research, training, technology transfer, production, and commercialization of biological products supporting sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and socio-economic development.Read more ...
Ministry drafts roadmap to phase out polluting vehicles
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment proposes a phased plan to tighten vehicle emission standards, with stricter levels for cars based on manufacturing year, prioritising Hanoi and HCM City. New regulations aim to improve air quality by encouraging electric and hybrid vehicles, combined with incentives ...
Vietnam remains prime destination for industrial investors thanks to ESG commitments
Vietnam’s industrial real estate market has grown significantly focusing on quality and sustainability. Green transition and ESG alignment attract global corporations like Samsung, Intel, and Unilever. Industrial developers incorporate energy efficiency, LEED Gold certification, water-saving, and solar-ready designs to meet manufacturer needs and long-term sustainability ...