Sustainability

Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri has approved a project funded by the EU to promote sustainable partnership between smallholder forest owners and enterprises in sustainable forest management in response to climate change. The project will receive 800,000 EUR in non-refundable aid from the EU via the Medical Committee Netherlands-Vietnam (MCNV) and be carried out by the Association of Quang Tri Smallholder Forest Certification Group over 36 months. It aims to enhance the engagement of the smallholder forest certification association and sub-associations in sustainably managing forests and monitoring reduction in emission greenhouse gases caused by deforestation, forest degradation as well as payment for forest environmental services. Another aim of the project is to strengthen the partnership between firms and forest business cooperatives and farmer groups in the supply chains of acacia and tung oil certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Quang … [Read more...] about EU funds project to promote sustainable forest management in Quang Tri

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Hanoi (VNA) – The National Energy Development Strategy by 2030, with vision to 2045 aims to ensure national energy security, which serves as a foundation for growth. With such importance, the Politburo has approved a resolution which sets directions for the strategy. According to the Politburo, Vietnam is facing challenges in meeting national energy security targets and still has to import energy due to insufficient domestic supplies. Many power projects have been delayed and several projects invested by State-owned enterprises have incurred losses while the efficiency of energy exploitation remains low. Therefore, the strategy will prioritise rapid and sustainable energy development along with environmental protection and national security safeguarding. It also aims to diversify sources of energy and effectively use renewable, clean and new energy sources. Vietnam will prioritise wind and solar power and encourage investment in power plants using urban … [Read more...] about Strategy aims to ensure national energy security

“Vietnam’s property market has potential for short, mid, and long-term investment. The nation has a population of nearly 100 million, 37 per cent of whom live in urban areas,” said Nam. “Due to industrialisation and rapid urbanisation, there are more than one million people moving from rural to urban areas, resulting in an increase in the housing demand.” … [Read more...] about Firm appeal for Japanese developers

According to the Politburo, Vietnam is facing challenges in meeting national energy security targets and still has to import energy due to insufficient domestic supplies. Many power projects have been delayed and several projects invested by State-owned enterprises have incurred losses while the efficiency of energy exploitation remains low. … [Read more...] about Vietnam encourages private investment in energy: Politburo