Japan’s Sojitz, Vietnam’s Stavian to bolster energy, chemicals partnership

Japan’s Sojitz, Vietnam’s Stavian to bolster energy, chemicals partnership

Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation and Vietnamese counterpart Stavian Group have agreed to boost their cooperation in forest development and wood chips, energy, decarbonization, paper pulp and chemicals businesses.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Real estate developer launches Vietnam’s first carbon credit exchange

Real estate developer launches Vietnam’s first carbon credit exchange

Property developer CT Group launched Vietnam’s first Carbon Credit Trading Platform in ASEAN (CCTPA) Friday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Japan firms urge greater Binh Dinh province support for wood pellet exports

Vietnam, Japan firms urge greater Binh Dinh province support for wood pellet exports

Vietnam’s Nhon Tan Holdings and Japan’s Marubeni Lumber have called on the central province of Binh Dinh to support them in exporting wooden pellets to Japan.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Fewer wood pellet exporters as Japan, South Korea cut imports

Fewer wood pellet exporters as Japan, South Korea cut imports

The number of wood pellet exporters in Vietnam fell from 152 in 2022 to 119 in May 2023 as exports to major markets Japan and South Korea reduced significantly.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese forests worth $200 mln a year in carbon credits: Deputy Minister

Vietnamese forests worth $200 mln a year in carbon credits: Deputy Minister

Vietnam's forests net-absorb 40 million tons of carbon yearly, or $200 million in carbon credits at $5 per ton, Deputy Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Nguyen Quoc Tri said Monday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japan’s Itochu plans to plant forest, export wood pellets from central Vietnam

Japan’s Itochu plans to plant forest, export wood pellets from central Vietnam

Itochu Corporation, a Japanese multi-sector business, is looking to plant a timber forest and build a wood pellet factory in Vietnam’s central province of Binh Dinh, aiming to export one million units a year.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7