Politics & Laws
Việt Nam is willing to create all favourable conditions for investors of the UK to operate in the Southeast Asian country, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ told UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan during their meeting on June 29 (UK time).
Society
In recent interviews with Việt Nam News, an energy expert and industry leaders in the sector spoke to Vân Nguyễn about the country's commitments at the COP26 to transit away from coal, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on its energy transition and recommendations for Việt Nam to keep its race to net-zero economy on track.
Economy
Given the limited domestic resources, Việt Nam’s ability to maintain the rapid pace of clean energy development depends on its ability to unlock international investment.
Politics & Laws
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ has had a meeting with the speakers of the UK House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle and House of Lords John Mcfall on Wednesday in London during his official visit to the UK at the invitation of the latter two.
Politics & Laws
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ arrived at Heathrow Airport in London on Tuesday (UK time), beginning his three-day official visit to the UK at the invitations of Speaker of the UK House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle.
Environment
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday chaired a conference to discuss a national action plan for Việt Nam's circular economy.
Politics & Laws
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vương Đình Huệ and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér co-chaired a legislative conference in Budapest on Monday, with a focus on the legal framework on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, renewable energy, and the green economy.
Politics & Laws
State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Saturday met 70 officials and workers in the oil and gas sector who stood out in the good and creative labour emulation movement in the 2017-22 period.
Environment
Energy Observer – the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy – continues its journey in Southeast Asia, with the 73rd stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey being in HCM City, Việt Nam.
Politics & Laws
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyễn Thị Bích Thảo talks to Vietnam News Agency about the official visit to Hungary by National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ, which is scheduled for June 26-28.
Economy
Việt Nam has emerged as a major Southeast Asian supplier of farm produce and aquaculture products to the UK following the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) they signed, speakers said at a conference on Thursday.
Media-OutReach
ERM and GlobeScan Joint Survey finds sustainability leadership is now defined by evidence of integration and impact
Politics & Laws
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn has had a phone call with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on Wednesday after Việt Nam and Oman celebrated the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (June 9).
Opinion
UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam Caitlin Wiesen suggests measures to realise the new integrated development plan of Mekong Delta 2021-2030 while talking to Việt Nam News on the launch of the plan on Tuesday.
Politics & Laws
The Mekong Delta region will enjoy robust, breakthrough development in the future, bringing prosperity and happiness through whole-of-system efforts and support from international partners, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.
Economy
Việt Nam needs substantial investments to meet the country’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, but gathering sufficient financial resources for renewable transition is not an easy task.
Economy
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will need to optimise its natural conditions to develop renewable energy and attract investment in the sector to mitigate the impacts of climate change, experts have said.
Opinion
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen talks to Việt Nam News reporter Khánh Vân about global trends, including that of Việt Nam, in renewable energy development
Economy
As the trade-off between business efficiency and “going green” is diminishing, Việt Nam’s economy and enterprises are accelerating towards green and sustainable growth in line with mainstream global trends.
Economy
Energy shortages are a growing concern in northern Việt Nam, especially during the summer months when power consumption spikes. The issue has been exacerbated by rising prices of input materials for power plants due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.