HANOI – A newly released circular provides the essential technical foundation for Vietnam’s domestic carbon market, which is scheduled for a pilot phase throughout 2026 and 2027.
The green criteria outlined in Decision 21/2025/QD-TTg are established within the broader context of international efforts to develop green classification systems—such as the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the Korea Green Taxonomy. These instruments are regarded as foundational tools for enhancing transparency in sustainable capital flows and preventing “greenwashing.”
As Vietnam accelerates its shift toward a green economy, businesses nationwide are stepping up to align growth with environmental responsibility. This transition reflects the country’s commitment to global sustainability goals and its ambition to build a resilient, future-ready economy.
HCMC – An international conference took place in Xuan Huong – Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, on September 5 to discuss access to global green capital and ways to promote sustainable and inclusive finance in Vietnam.
HCMC – Twenty-two businesses have been recognized as “Green Stars” at the Sustainable Development 2025: A New Era for the Green Growth event, part of the annual Green Economy Forum organized by the Saigon Times Group.
The Government’s Decision 21 on green taxonomy has ushered in a new era for the green capital market, encompassing both bank credit and green bonds. However, for green capital flows to truly thrive, the completion of the legal framework and the synchronization of incentive policies remain key challenges to address.
The upcoming ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1, combined with HCMC’s push to electrify ride-hailing services next year, is poised to ignite a race toward electric mobility
HCMC – Vietnam will launch its domestic carbon market on August 1 as part of a broader package of economic policy changes taking effect next month.
HCMC - The Saigon Times Group is set to organize the Sustainable Development 2025 event on August 28, under the theme “A New Era for Green Growth.”
HCMC – HCMC has formed a task force to lead its green transition strategy as part of efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, reported the local media.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
