VOV.VN - Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup and other companies in its ecosystem launched a campaign "For a green capital" on January 10 as part of efforts to call on the community to unite to reduce air pollution in the capital.
Eight Vietnamese rice enterprises have been awarded AUD200,000 (approximately VND3.16 billion, or over US$124,300) for their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rice production.
VOV.VN - Air pollution has been worsening in Northern Vietnam in recent days due to unfavorable weather along with significant sources of emissions.
The transformation of agricultural production towards ecological, organic, circular and low-emission agriculture is a top priority as Vietnam seeks to meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, experts said.
A delegation from the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, led by Francesca Bellone, Head of Cooperation, on December 20 visited Thuan Tien Cooperative in Can Tho city, to learn about the pilot implementation of a project aiming to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has laid stress on the need to complete the resolution of obstacles for renewable projects by February 2025 to prevent wastefulness, contributing to ensuring electricity for development.
The Hanoi People’s Council on December 12 approved a resolution to establish low-emission zones in the capital city.
VOV.VN - If manufacturing firms do not plan to reduce carbon emissions then their exported products will struggle to remain competitive and retain their position in the market, said experts at a green economy forum held in Hanoi on November 26.
A delegation of the World Bank (WB) led by Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on November 19 paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during which they discussed with representatives of local authorities, sectors, businesses, and farmers related to low-emission rice production.
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) recently issued a decision outlining plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector through 2030.