Việt Nam reduces greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change Việt Nam has completed an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with plans to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions 9 per cent by 2030 in an attempt to respond to climate change.

New FiT rate expected to promote investment in solar energy Many businesses and investors are waiting for the Government’s decision on the feed-in tariff (FiT) rate for solar power projects nationwide, which is expected to be released this month, to set up long-term investments in solar power projects in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam calls on countries to unite in climate change response

Việt Nam has called on countries around the world to raise the spirit of co-operation and harmonise their own interests with international concerns in coping with climate change.

Việt Nam’s water issues need collaboration

The Mekong Delta, the rice bowl of Việt Nam, is sinking. HCM City, the country’s economic engine, is facing severe urban flooding. How can The government and people solve these problems? Việt Nam News reporter Khoa Thư talks with Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for Water Affairs of the Netherlands, on this issue.

Divided EU ministers agree auto emission curbs

EU ministers battled on Tuesday over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.

PM stresses int’l co-operation at G7 Outreach Summit

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has proposed establishing an expanded co-operation forum between the Group of Seven (G7) and coastal nations in combating climate change and sea level rise, and protecting the marine ecology. 

PM discusses renewable energy in Việt Nam ahead of G7

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc speaks to Reuters News Agency about how Việt Nam benefits from and contributes to international exchange at multilateral forums on the occasion of the G7 outreach meeting in Quebec City, Canada.

Raising awareness for young people about climate change

The latest indicators of climate change and rising sea levels in Việt Nam are showing stronger impacts of climate change.

Deputy Minister urges geothermal research

Việt Nam’s national energy development plan does not include geothermal sources, but a senior official said yesterday that it was time to study their potential in the country.

Viet Nam joins ASEM seminar on water resources management in Laos

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Bá Hùng yesterday called on the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to take actions to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.