At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Vietnam pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to phase out coal-fueled power generation by 2040.
As one of the countries increasingly impacted by climate change, Vietnam is accelerating its crucial transition to become a green economy, which opens up new business opportunities for foreign direct investment. Last week’s webinar on Vietnam’s green economy highlighted the opportunities for sustainable investment.
Last week saw Vietnam celebrate 45 years since its accession to the United Nations. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son writes about how the country has and will continue to enhance its relationship with the UN.
Ho Chi Minh City is calling for investment in six planned wastewater treatment projects to treat about 3 million cubic metres of wastewater a day in the city.