On September 30, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Official Letter No. 11232/BNNMT-BĐKH, announcing Vietnam’s national grid emission factor for 2024 at 0.6187 tCO₂/MWh. This is an important parameter for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and emission reduction activities in Vietnam. Vietnam’s grid emission factor for 2024 According to the official letter, the 2024 […]
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EU tightens rules on “Green” Advertising from 27 September 2026: What Vietnamese businesses should know
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Oct
Oct
From 27 September 2026, new European Union (EU) rules on consumer protection in the green transition began to apply under the timeline set out in Directive (EU) 2024/825. The new rules tighten the use of claims such as “green”, “eco-friendly”, “carbon neutral” and “net-zero”, while also introducing stricter requirements for sustainability labels, product durability and […]
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Green Projects under Decision No. 46/2026/QD-TTg: Criteria and what businesses need to prepare
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Sep
Sep
On 17th September 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 46/2026/QD-TTg providing guidance on the identification of “green projects“, projects meeting circularity criteria, and the application of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework. The Decision takes effect from 1st November 2026. This provides a specific legal basis for identifying green projects and projects meeting […]
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Sep
Sep
Are you exploring the carbon market in Vietnam? Discover the 6 most common misconceptions about carbon credits, emission allowances, and greenhouse gas inventories to optimize your strategy and avoid legal risks.
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Sep
Sep
On 15 September 2026, Vietnam’s domestic carbon exchange recorded a new transaction involving 100 emission allowances, with a total transaction value of VND 13.2 million. Notably, this was the first transaction conducted more than two months after the domestic carbon exchange officially opened on 29 June 2026.
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Sep
Sep
As part of its continuous efforts to improve environmental data management and enhance the user experience, EcoTrack has released Version 1.3.4, introducing several new features and system improvements.
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Aug
Aug
As part of its continuous efforts to improve environmental data management and enhance the user experience, EcoTrack has released Version 1.2.1, introducing several new features and system improvements.
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Aug
Aug
On 10 August 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 42/2026/QD-TTg promulgating the updated List of Sectors and Greenhouse Gas-Emitting Facilities Required to Conduct Greenhouse Gas Inventories. The Decision takes effect on 25 September 2026 and replaces Decision No. 13/2024/QD-TTg dated 13 August 2024.
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Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA): An Opportunity for Businesses to Cut Emissions, Stabilize Costs, and Secure Export Orders
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Aug
Aug
Nearly two years after being written into law, the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism has recorded its first renewable-energy transactions through the national grid. This article analyzes the operating mechanism, the environmental and economic benefits, and the practical barriers facing DPPA in Vietnam’s market.
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When greenhouse gas inventory is no longer just “compiling a report”: Why enterprises need to digitalize their carbon data?
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Aug
Aug
For many enterprises in Vietnam today, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is regarded merely as a periodic reporting obligation. When the reporting period arrives, departments begin collecting electricity bills, compiling fuel-consumption statistics, and aggregating data from various sources, then calculating emissions manually through scattered, disconnected Excel spreadsheets
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