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Green transition seen as critical risk management imperative

Green transition seen as critical risk management imperative

As global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations enter a peak enforcement phase, particularly from 2026 onwards, the key question for the Vietnamese business community is no longer whether to go green, but how to do so without undermining financial...
Rice straw emerges as key resource in Việt Nams net-zero push, experts say

Rice straw emerges as key resource in Việt Nam's net-zero push, experts say

Research shows that sustainable rice straw management could cut emissions by up to 36 per cent in the Mekong Delta – equivalent to more than two million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Việt Nam eyes 10 billion fruit and vegetable exports

Việt Nam eyes $10 billion fruit and vegetable exports

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports are set to reach $10 billion in 2026, driven by durian, coconuts and bananas, with sustainable growth and global demand boosting the sector.
Draft decree on 2 per cent rate subsidy for green projects to be submitted this week

Draft decree on 2 per cent rate subsidy for green projects to be submitted this week

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) is finalising a draft decree guiding the provision of 2 per cent annual interest rate subsidies for loans financing projects that comply with green, circular economy and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements....
Việt Nams wood industry targets 25 billion in exports by 2030

Việt Nam's wood industry targets $25 billion in exports by 2030

Việt Nam''s wood industry sets ambitious $25 billion export target by 2030 as sector faces mounting green regulations and trade challenges.
Hà Nội rolls out new incentives to accelerate green industrial development

Hà Nội rolls out new incentives to accelerate green industrial development

Under the Industrial Promotion Programme for 2026–30, Hà Nội aims to mobilise and utilise resources more effectively to advance industrial and handicraft production in a fast, efficient and sustainable manner.
Việt Nam announces top 100 sustainable businesses for 2025

Việt Nam announces top 100 sustainable businesses for 2025

Notably, the top 10 in both categories comprised 60 per cent domestic firms and 40 per cent foreign-invested companies, signalling significant advances made by Vietnamese enterprises and underscoring that the “sustainability playground” is no longer dominated by FDI firms with...
Việt Nam approves plan to implement amended WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Việt Nam approves plan to implement amended WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn has signed a decision approving a plan for implementing the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Tây Ninh Province sets sights on rapid, sustainable growth

Tây Ninh Province sets sights on rapid, sustainable growth

It is targeting average GRDP growth of 10–10.5 per cent a year during the period and per capita income of US$8,000–8,500, an urbanisation rate of above 50 per cent, and the reduction of poverty under new criteria by 2030.
Challenges facing green materials caused by high costs and consumer habits

Challenges facing green materials caused by high costs and consumer habits

High prices and limited consumer awareness meant green materials were mainly used in large-scale projects, rather than in the general market.
Packaging, brand important to help Vietnamese goods expand global reach

Packaging, brand important to help Vietnamese goods expand global reach

Packaging today is not just a cover but a brand message about a story, a vision and commitment of a business.
HCM City pledges to support plastics enterprises

HCM City pledges to support plastics enterprises

With sustainable development now a global imperative, Việt Nam’s plastics industry is proactively reshaping its growth model toward a green, circular economy, according to the Việt Nam Plastics Association.
Plastics industry strives for green growth

Plastics industry strives for green growth

In an era where sustainability is a global priority, Việt Nam’s plastics industry is actively transitioning through investments in recycling, bioplastics, and eco-friendly products, according to the Việt Nam Plastics Association.
Businesses at the centre of sustainable growth drive

Businesses at the centre of sustainable growth drive

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc stressed that the Government will continue to act as a development enabler and companion of enterprises.
Petrolimex introduces sustainable aviation fuel, cutting emissions by up to 80 per cent

Petrolimex introduces sustainable aviation fuel, cutting emissions by up to 80 per cent

The launch took place in Hà Nội on August 15, at which Petrolimex Aviation also signed SAF offtake agreements with Vietjet and Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels).