Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued a directive on December 9 to expedite the national green growth strategy for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 issued a directive to push ahead with the implementation of the national green growth strategy for 2021 - 2030 with a vision to 2050, a bold step to deliver on the carbon neutraility target.

Ho Chi Minh City wants to further strengthen connections with Turin city of Italy, effectively implement cooperation activities, and deepen their cooperative ties, thus contributing to the enhancement and development of Vietnam - Italy relations, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on September 26.

Suoi Rao Ecolodge in Suoi Rao commune, Chau Duc district has become the first tourist destination in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau to obtain the net zero station certificate from the Institute of Applied Research and Innovation in Enterprises (IARIE).

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) on July 30 said the country is strengthening research cooperation with Japan on carbon neutrality.

President To Lam received Josep Borrell Fontelles, Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in Hanoi on July 30.

Ha Vu Son, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on July 18 received a delegation of the Korean Energy Agency (KEA) led by its President Lee Sang-hoon who came to seek investment opportunities in the city.

The second edition of the annual Net Zero Challenge contest to seek technological solutions to address climate change began in Ho Chi Minh City on July 16.

Thailand is expected to start enforcing a new law outlining measures to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in an effort to help the state and business sectors better deal with climate change, a senior official has said.

Indonesia is developing CO2-to-X technology to transform captured CO2 into valuable materials, thus balancing energy needs with decarbonisation goals.

Developing renewable energy resources is expected to help Vietnam reach its target of carbon neutrality by 2050, said insiders.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to reinforce its commitment to cooperation with Vietnam across four critical areas, including high-quality infrastructure development, human resource development, healthcare advancements and climate change mitigation.

Vietnam needs to step up the approval of big projects and those supporting green growth in order to achieve the target of carbon neutrality by 2050, according to Kazuo Kusakabe, Chief Representative of Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Hanoi.

The Government of Thailand is striving to turn this country into an electric vehicle (EV) production base in Southeast Asia.

The third ASEAN - Korea Youth Summit is taking place in Seoul from August 9 to 12.

Indonesia has created a funding platform for its renewable energy projects, including a pioneering programme to retire coal-fired power plants, and appointed state-owned financing firm PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI) to manage the funds.

To develop a green and sustainable economy and adapt to climate change, Vietnam has been stepping up energy transition by capitalising on internal strength and enhancing cooperation with development partners, an official has said.

The maritime economy should be guided towards sustainable development with a view to achieving “net zero” emissions by 2050. This is the commitment of Vietnam and other countries at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland in November last year.

The ADB said in a recent report that Laos has made solid progress towards achieving its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, aimed at achieving net-zero emission.

The second Vietnam Clean Energy Forum took place in Hanoi on April 7, offering a venue for managers, scientists and businesses to exchange views on mechanisms, policies, technology and financing for wind, solar and gas power projects towards carbon neutrality.