Category: Vietnam
Textile and garment industry under “green” pressure
If local manufacturers do not afford changes in line with sustainable and greener production, better energy conservation and higher responsibility to the environment, global clothing brands may no longer place orders to the former.
The Future of LNG in Vietnam After COP26
Liquid natural gas could help Vietnam wean itself off coal while satisfying its growing demand for electricity.
Northern provinces with potential for economic development under the forest canopy
Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Châu is promoting the forest economy by focusing on growing trees with high economic value.
Vietnam’s commitment at COP26 opens up chances for low-emission growth cooperation: official
Vietnam’s commitment and responsible contributions at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) were highly appreciated by the international community, opening up many opportunities for cooperation in low-emission growth and promoting circular economy in adaptation to climate change, said a Vietnamese official.
Why has Da Nang taken the lead in digital transformation?
Danang has issued important guidelines and policies as the foundation to promote IT application, build e-government, and smart city and initially implement digital transformation.
Cambodia, Vietnam commit to cooperation on forest sector
Cooperation in the field of forestry management and the prevention of deforestation and cross-border trading in illegal timber and wildlife discussed.
Climate change impacts in Mekong Delta require construction sector to make careful calculations: Experts
One of the effective solutions to develop sustainable construction is to strengthen cooperation among relevant agencies in producing new, smart and energy-efficient materials with high economic efficacy and friendly to the environment.
Adding substance to Vietnam’s climate commitments
Vietnam’s CO2 emissions rose to 282 million tonnes in 2019, second only to Indonesia in Southeast Asia. Its total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to increase by 7 per cent this decade under the business-as-usual scenario. Per capita CO2 emissions rose to 2.9 tonnes in 2019, but remain lower than Thailand and Malaysia.