emissions

Sci-tech ministry backs restarting nuclear projects in Việt Nam

Nuclear energy produces nearly zero CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions (roughly the same as hydro and wind power) and will be an important component in the power structure of many countries in the future.

Society – Economy

Science Film Festival highlights urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The 14th Science Film Festival in Vietnam themed "Net Zero and the Circular Economy" is getting underway across the country, highlighting the urgency of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the climate more effectively.
Vietnam, WB look to reduce emissions in rice cultivation
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam on September 23 met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF).

MoT proposes tighter regulations on emissions inspections for motorcycles and scooters
The Ministry of Transport proposed that only organisations with certificates proving their eligibility to operate emissions inspection services for motorcycles and scooters will be allowed to conduct inspections.
Extensive support for plastics businesses aiming for green development
Mr. Chung Tan Cuong, Chairman of VSPA, reported that the plastics industry in Ho Chi Minh City is growing at an annual rate of 10-12 percent.
Forum seeks ways to achieve global target of net zero for tourism
Measures for securing net zero emissions in tourism were discussed at a high-level travel forum on green transformation held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.
Ministry working to help businesses participating in carbon market
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is working to help businesses participating in carbon market, said Hoang Van Tam from the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development.

Int’l organizations commit to supporting Vietnam in green transportation
Many international organizations are committed to supporting Vietnam in developing green transportation at a seminar held by the Ministry of Transportation on August 21.
E5 gasoline hardly competes with other kinds in both price, quality
Deputy Director Nguyen Thuy Hien of the Domestic Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade stated that E5 biofuel struggles to compete in terms of price and quality during an interview with SGGP Newspaper.
Controlling motorbike emissions from 2025 is still challenging
Many traffic experts, while agreeing emissions need to be checked, recommend that changes are made in stages, so implementation does not have a sudden impact on traffic and people's lives.
Challenges in investment, technology for net-zero emissions
The Green and Clean Energy towards NetZero Forum, with the theme “Prospects of the New Energy Development - International Experiences and Effective Strategies for Vietnam,” took place in Hanoi on July 10.
World Bank approves $107 million to enhance inland waterway safety in Việt Nam
The newly approved southern region waterways and logistics corridor development project seeks to increase freight traffic and reduce travel time on the critical east-west and north-south transport corridors.

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