TH true MILK champions green production to support net zero goal

TH true MILK champions green production to support net zero goal

“To Net Zero” is the goal for TH true MILK’s enclosed dairy chain. From farm to table is how TH Corp. supports and embraces the Vietnamese government’s spirit of “commitment with action”, specifically in climate change response and sustainable development.

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

Vietnam plans 10-20 mln ton hydrogen warehousing by 2050

Vietnam plans 10-20 mln ton hydrogen warehousing by 2050

Vietnam plans to build hydrogen storage, distribution and usage facilities with an annual capacity of 10-20 million tons by 2050.

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

Standard Chartered ‘fervent supporter’ of Vietnam’s net zero ambitions: CEO

Standard Chartered ‘fervent supporter’ of Vietnam’s net zero ambitions: CEO

Standard Chartered is a fervent supporter and aligned with the Vietnamese government’s ambitions to go net zero by 2050, said Michele Wee, CEO Standard Chartered Vietnam, as the bank celebrates the 120th anniversary of its presence in the country.

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

Vietnam PM to attend COP28, visit Turkey

Vietnam PM to attend COP28, visit Turkey

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation will attend the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) and pay an official visit to Turkey from November 29 to December 3.

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

Vietnam has chance to lead in hydrogen, ammonia technology application: expert

Vietnam has chance to lead in hydrogen, ammonia technology application: expert

Advanced countries are devoting a lot of effort, intelligence and funds to green hydrogen/ammonia. If Vietnam catches up with the trend, the country may become one of the first to apply this technology, said Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien, former head of the Prime Minister’s economic advisory group.

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

Dutch climate-centric fund manager enters Vietnam hydrogen fray

Dutch climate-centric fund manager enters Vietnam hydrogen fray

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) of the Netherlands has entered into strategic cooperation with Vietnam’s The Green Solutions (TGS) to promote hydrogen industry in the country.

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

Ministry seeks urgent rules on direct power purchase agreements

Ministry seeks urgent rules on direct power purchase agreements

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for a government decree to cover direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) to help renewable energy generators sell clean electricity to major offtakers.

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

Making the most of Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership

Making the most of Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership

Vietnam’s efforts toward carbon neutrality and international institutions’ support for the transition offer various business opportunities, but challenges exist, writes Luong Phuong Mai from HSBC Vietnam's commercial real estate and wholesale banking division.

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

Vietnam business opportunities aplenty in ascendant SEAsia: HSBC exec

Vietnam business opportunities aplenty in ascendant SEAsia: HSBC exec

Southeast Asia remains the world’s growth engine, and as an important economy in the region, Vietnam offers a lot of business opportunities in key areas, said HSBC Asia-Pacific’s Commercial Banking head for South and Southeast Asia, Amanda Murphy.

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

Royal HaskoningDHV focuses on renewable energy development in Vietnam

Royal HaskoningDHV focuses on renewable energy development in Vietnam

Dutch engineering consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV is expecting a massive investment increase in renewable energy in Vietnam, and plans to focus on the sector.

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

Vietnamese exporters advised to take note of new EU carbon rules

Vietnamese exporters advised to take note of new EU carbon rules

Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to take effect in October, and Vietnamese exporters need to take a proactive approach to the mechanism to boost shipments to the EU, experts have said.

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

Boeing seeks to boost supply chain in Vietnam

Boeing seeks to boost supply chain in Vietnam

Boeing opened its new permanent Vietnam office in Hanoi on Friday as the aerospace giant embarks on its mission to turn the country into a major supplier for the global aerospace industry.

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

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

David Liao, co-chief executive, Asia Pacific at HSBC, explains what Asia including Vietnam is supposed to do to lure investors who embrace environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

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

Vietnam will facilitate European investment in green growth: PM

Vietnam will facilitate European investment in green growth: PM

Vietnam will continue creating favorable conditions for European firms to invest in renewable energy, environmental protection, high technology and the green transformation process, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Monday.

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

ADB leads $135 mln climate finance package to back Vietnam electric mobility

ADB leads $135 mln climate finance package to back Vietnam electric mobility

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has mobilized a $135 million climate financing package for Vietnamese automaker VinFast to manufacture the country’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle charging network.

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

American utility AES pledges long-term investment support for Vietnam’s net-zero emissions goal

American utility AES pledges long-term investment support for Vietnam’s net-zero emissions goal

American energy developer AES is committed to long-term operations in Vietnam, helping the country reach its carbon neutrality target by 2050.

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

Word Bank urges Vietnam to adopt low-carbon rice to cut emissions

Word Bank urges Vietnam to adopt low-carbon rice to cut emissions

Transitioning to low-carbon rice production offers the highest potential for Vietnam to meet its goal of reducing methane emissions by 30% by 2030 while boosting the competitiveness of this significant export item, a new World Bank study says.

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

Government to discuss power development plan

Government to discuss power development plan

The government’s meeting next week is set to discuss the country’s latest power development plan, or PDP VIII, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said Thursday.

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

HDF Energy joins renewable power development in Vietnam

HDF Energy joins renewable power development in Vietnam

France-based HDF Energy has entered Vietnam’s fast expanding renewables market via a partnership with Saigon Asset Management Corp, or SAM.

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

Corio Generation proposes $3 bln offshore wind farm in Hai Phong

Corio Generation proposes $3 bln offshore wind farm in Hai Phong

Corio Generation, a newly-established offshore wind branch of Australian corporation Macquarie's Green Investment Group, is looking for more opportunities in Vietnam with a proposed $2-3 billion offshore wind power project in Hai Phong city.

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

Vietnam among 8 floating offshore wind farm hotspots in Asia Pacific

Vietnam among 8 floating offshore wind farm hotspots in Asia Pacific

A new study has named 54 markets globally, including Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific top eight, that show huge potential for floating offshore wind power development.

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

Solar, wind power insufficient for Vietnam’s energy security: expert

Solar, wind power insufficient for Vietnam’s energy security: expert

Electricity generation from liquefied natural gas (LNG), biomass, ammonia, and hydrogen should be thoroughly considered to help Vietnam achieve its carbon neutrality goal, an American specialist said.

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

Corio, Fecon partner on Vung Tau offshore wind farm

Corio, Fecon partner on Vung Tau offshore wind farm

Green Investment Group portfolio company Corio Generation has signed a joint development agreement with Fecon, a leading Vietnamese construction and infrastructure corporation, for a proposed 500 megawatt offshore wind farm in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

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

Marubeni taps Vietnam energy opportunities

Marubeni taps Vietnam energy opportunities

Marubeni, a Japanese company investing in Vietnam’s clean energy sector, is seeking to expand cooperation with state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

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

ESG awareness expected to gather pace in Vietnam realty market

ESG awareness expected to gather pace in Vietnam realty market

Vietnam's efforts to pursue carbon neutrality by 2050 has created positive impacts on the perception of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) in local real estate investments.

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

Vietnam tops regional transition to clean energy: The Economist

Vietnam tops regional transition to clean energy: The Economist

Vietnam, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, is leading the transition to clean energy in Southeast Asia, according to The Economist.

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

Legislators divided over nuclear power necessity

Legislators divided over nuclear power necessity

National Assembly members are divided over whether Vietnam should resume research on nuclear power development and preserve two project sites in Ninh Thuan province.

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

Wind turbine maker Vestas labels Vietnam key market

Wind turbine maker Vestas labels Vietnam key market

Vestas, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, considers Vietnam one of the Danish giant’s significant markets worldwide, its president and CEO said.

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