VinFast, the automotive arm of Vietnam's largest conglomerate Vingroup, announced recently that it has joined the COP26 zero emission vehicles (ZEV) declaration to affirm its commitment to reaching 100% zero emission new vehicle sales in leading markets by 2035 or earlier.

Vietnam always considers its response to climate change a vital issue, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions a priority of the entire political system, an official has said.

The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) and its member businesses are ready to help the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) build policies and mechanisms to build a green and sustainable economy, EuroCham Chairman Alain Cany has said.

It is necessary to implement solutions to ensure the rights and livelihood of labourers during energy transition process, stated Vice Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Pham Van Tan at a conference in Hanoi on October 11.

An international seminar took place in Hanoi on September 30 to discuss ways to develop human resources for the realisation of Vietnam’s net-zero emissions commitment.

Moving to low-carbon rice production offers the highest potential for Vietnam to meet its goal of cutting methane emissions by 30% by 2030 while boosting the competitiveness of a strategic export item, a new World Bank report says.

A roadmap for a green port system in Vietnam is being put forward to reduce the impact on the environment as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and promote energy efficiency.

VOV.VN - Australia is keen to co-operate and support Vietnam in energy transition efforts towards achieving its net zero emissions goal by 2050 as committed at the recent 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), said Mark Tattersall, Chargé d'Affaires at the Australian Embassy Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Several Russian firms on September 7 showed their interest in investing in Vietnam by unveiling plans to do business in the country at a working session on the Vietnam – Russia business cooperation as part of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok city.

VOV.VN - A draft report on the Vietnamese economy was discussed on September 5 at a meeting held at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris.