
With the completion of a draft net-zero National Climate Change Strategy just five months after COP26, the government of Vietnam keeps sending a strong message about climate ambition.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 09:03:00
As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Vietnam is strengthening its ability to build back better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme, and Grete Løchen, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, write about the changes ahead.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 09:03:00
After many years of waiting, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge was opened to the public in late April. Also at the same time, the final details of the scheme for the development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial centre are being fixed before the scheme can be submitted to Politburo for consideration and approval.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 08:49:00
As former foes, Vietnam and the United States have undergone a long way to normalise diplomatic relations, becoming comprehensive partners in 2013. Under the comprehensive framework established at the visit by former Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to the US, trade and economic ties rank second on the list of nine areas of cooperation, only after political and diplomatic relations.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 08:49:00
The representatives of AES and PetroVietnam Gas JSC (PV Gas) were granted an investment registration certificate for the Son My LNG terminal, which is expected to play an important role in supporting Vietnam’s energy transition and economic growth.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 08:49:00
Liquefied natural gas-to-power remains an important part of Vietnam’s energy transition story, and investors – both local and international – continue to demonstrate a strong interest in the sector.
Fri, May 13, 2022, 08:49:00

The engagement of leading firms like Vingroup, Techcombank, T&T, and Him Land to build national highways could bolster the viability of the government’s target of having 5,000km of highways in place by 2030.