Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
WB adopts US$107 million credit to solidify inland waterway safety in Vietnam
VOV.VN -The World Bank (WB) has approved a US$107 million credit aimed at strengthening the capacity, efficiency, and overall safety of inland waterways in the nation’s southern region, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
VinFast, Japanese corporation shake hands on repurposing EV batteries
VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, and Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment conglomerate, on December 18 officially announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in the secondary use of EV batteries and the potential to establish a circular economy model.
Set of criteria for green growth statistics to be applied from Dec. 15
The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s circular on a set of criteria for green growth statistics will come into effect on December 15.
Workshop on carbon tax to mitigate CBAM for exported goods held
A consultation workshop titled “The Recommendations for a Carbon Tax to Mitigate the Impact of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam” was held in Hanoi on August 30.
Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden publishes book on EGD
The Trade Office of Vietnam in Sweden said that in order to support enterprises exporting to the EU in general and the Nordic countries in particular, it has compiled the book about the common European agreements and their impacts on exporters to the Nordic region.
Public bicycle sharing service debuts in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Tri Nam Group on August 24 launched a public bicycle sharing service in Hanoi in an effort to keep the capital city clean and green.
Energy sector plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030
Vietnam's energy sector plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030 and around 90% by 2050 compared to the normal development scenario.
Vietnam supports Astra Zeneca’s climate action projects
VOV.VN - Vietnam is in dire need of solutions to greenhouse gas emission reduction, and it hopes to receive financial and technology transfer assistance from international organisations and firms, including Astra Zeneca, to realise its climate goal.
Greenhouse gas emissions inventory and reporting manual launched
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held a ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to launch a manual on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and reporting.
Vietnam hopes for stronger cooperation with WB in sustainable clean energy
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang on July 4 expressed her hope that Vietnam and the World Bank (WB) will step up their cooperation in the time ahead, prioritising the improvement of energy efficiency and sustainable clean energy.
