Vietnam needs $600 bln plus to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Vietnam needs $600 bln plus to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Vietnam will have to invest about $534-658 billion to achieve its target of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, according to the Institute of Energy (IoE) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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

With multiple coal-fired power plants facing closure, Vietnam still has no transition roadmap

With multiple coal-fired power plants facing closure, Vietnam still has no transition roadmap

While dozens of coal-fired power plants (CFFPs) in Vietnam are facing closure or forced to transition to cleaner input fuels to meet net-zero emissions target by 2050, the government has yet to set a clear roadmap to help them in this process.

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

Vietnam economic recovery fast, impressive: international agencies

Vietnam economic recovery fast, impressive: international agencies

Vietnam is on a growth trajectory with stable macro-economic fundamentals, signalling bright prospects for FDI attraction even amidst global geopolitical turbulence.

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

UNDP helps Binh Dinh tackle marine waste problem

UNDP helps Binh Dinh tackle marine waste problem

Two new projects funded by UNDP in the south-central province of Binh Dinh are expected to prevent around five tons of plastic from entering the sea per month.

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

Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery on right track: IMF executive

Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery on right track: IMF executive

Vietnam’s impressive vaccination drive and timely program for recovery and development have helped create a positive post-pandemic outlook for the country, said Antoinette Sayeh, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

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