The regulation is designed to control emissions from personal transport, contributing to environmental protection and improvements in urban air quality.
The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Huỳnh Tấn Đạt, Director General of the ministry’s Plant Production and Protection Department, said by 2050, all major crop areas are expected to adopt low-emission cultivation practices.
The draft fuel economy standards at 4.83 litres per 100 km by 2030 must push nearly all gasoline – powered car models off the market, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said, calling for a roadmap with softer fuel economy rules.
Việt Nam is the first market outside North America to implement this global initiative a collaborative programme between Ford Philanthropy, Ford, and its dealership network, designed to support local communities.
According to experts, one of the biggest obstacles lies in the fuel supply chain. The roadmap for Level 5 compliance demands high-quality fuel that is currently scarce in many parts of the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà emphasised that the content, concepts, terminology and drafting techniques in the draft decree must be scientific, clear, and easy to understand so that businesses and citizens can grasp and implement them effectively.
France is willing to collaborate with Việt Nam to enhance co-operation activities in the field of green development and net emission reduction through the provision of advanced technical solutions, as well as supporting Việt Nam in achieving net-zero emissions.
Việt Nam is poised to take a significant step towards its involvement in the global carbon market by launching a pilot emission trading system (ETS) in 2025.
By placing a cap on total emissions and allowing companies to buy and sell allowances, ETS introduces economic incentives for businesses to reduce their emissions efficiently.
An official circular on measuring greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is expected to be released this November, followed by training courses for businesses to comply with GHG control.