ADB plans $2.1 bln to aid Vietnam’s energy transition, climate change adaptation

ADB plans $2.1 bln to aid Vietnam’s energy transition, climate change adaptation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to offer technical assistance and $2.1 billion for Vietnam’s climate change adaptation per the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions commitment and energy transition.

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

Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory fined $20,300 for environmental violations

Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory fined $20,300 for environmental violations

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's inspectorate agency has issued a fine of nearly VND500 million ($20,350) to Taiwan-invested footwear firm George Glory (Vietnam) International Corporation.

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

Denmark’s CIP eyes large offshore wind power projects in Vietnam

Denmark’s CIP eyes large offshore wind power projects in Vietnam

Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a leading global offshore wind farm developer, is looking to cooperate with Vietnamese partners on large-scale (of 500 MW or more) offshore wind power projects.

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

Vietnam guarantees land access for foreign investors: minister

Vietnam guarantees land access for foreign investors: minister

Vietnam is working on draft regulations to ensure land access and facilitating green growth and the circular economy for foreign investors, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan has asserted.

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

Blackstone Minerals' nickel sulfide report on northern Vietnam mine approved

Blackstone Minerals' nickel sulfide report on northern Vietnam mine approved

Vietnam has approved an exploration and reserves report for the Ta Khoa nickel mine in the northern province of Son La by Australia’s Blackstone Minerals Ltd.

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

Pause appraisal of offshore wind projects: ministry

Pause appraisal of offshore wind projects: ministry

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed that the Prime Minister halts appraisal of offshore wind power projects until the government issues new regulations covering their implementation.

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