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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the fifth meeting of the National Steering Committee for implementing Vietnam’s commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Hanoi on October 2 (Photo: VNA)

PM orders more drastic actions to realise commitments at COP26

Actions against climate change must be faster, especially those to realise commitments to emission reduction, emphasised Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the National Steering Committee for implementing Vietnam’s commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), while chairing the fifth meeting of the committee in Hanoi on October 2.

Steel industry advised to optimise technology, save energy to promote export to EU

Steel industry advised to optimise technology, save energy to promote export to EU

To promote steel exports to the European Union (EU) market, Vietnam's steel manufacturers need to optimise technology, save energy, and carry out product quality standards of the EU, according to Do Nam Binh, head of the Minerals and Metallurgy Division at the Department of Industry under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Vietnam to switch on to Earth Hour switch-off

Vietnam to switch on to Earth Hour switch-off

The Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment, and Industry and Trade, and the World Wide Fund for Nature in Vietnam (WWF-Vietnam) have called on people to join hands in reducing carbon footprint, towards net zero emissions, in response to the Earth Hour campaign.
Vietnam ready to build green transformation cooperation model with EU

Vietnam ready to build green transformation cooperation model with EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed Vietnam's readiness to collaborate closely with the EU in building an exemplary cooperation model for green transformation, aiming to support developing nations, including Vietnam, in bridging gaps in finance, technology and human resources training.
UNDP lauds Vietnam's efforts in disaster risk reduction

UNDP lauds Vietnam's efforts in disaster risk reduction

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Vietnam's efforts in minimising the impact of natural disasters. The organisation applauded the country for its strong commitments and concrete actions in implementing the Green Revolution since the COP26 conference.
PM to highlight Vietnam’s ideas, commitments in sustainable development at WEF-54: Ambassador

PM to highlight Vietnam’s ideas, commitments in sustainable development at WEF-54: Ambassador

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF-54) in Davos, Switzerland from January 16-18 will provide a chance for Vietnam to highlight ideas, commitment and solutions to realise the country’s strategy on sustainable socio-economic development and international integration, according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva.
Carbon market development key to green transition

Carbon market development key to green transition

Low-carbon economic development towards a circular economy is becoming an inevitable tendency in the framework of the green transition with the creation and development of carbon markets seen as an increasingly crucial tool.
Experts share international experience in promoting carbon market in Vietnam

Experts share international experience in promoting carbon market in Vietnam

Experts have shared international experience and gave recommendations for Vietnam in developing the domestic carbon market, including completing relevant institutions and policies, enhancing the quality of human resources and infrastructure systems, and promoting international cooperation mechanisms.
Thi Vai LNG complex passes pilot testing, ready to go

Thi Vai LNG complex passes pilot testing, ready to go

The Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) warehouse and terminal complex, the first of its kind in Vietnam, of the Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS), has passed a series of technical tests and is now ready to be put into commercial operation.
Vietnam targets sustainable transport system

Vietnam targets sustainable transport system

Vietnam wants to cooperate with countries towards sustainable transport development, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang told the Global Sustainable Transport Forum, which took place in Beijing, China, from September 25-27.
Vietnam takes steps towards net zero emissions

Vietnam takes steps towards net zero emissions

The issuance of the national plan on the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use is another step taken by the Vietnamese Government towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.