Decarbonizing industry: How Vietnam’s steelmakers respond to EU’s CBAM

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2027, will impose carbon tariffs on high-emission imports. As one of Vietnam’s primary export destinations for steel, the EU’s new carbon pricing policy is expected to have a major impact on the Vietnamese steel sector.

Vietnam’s grid under pressure as heatwaves drive up electricity demand

A nationwide spike in electricity usage, driven by ongoing heatwaves in northern and central Vietnam, set a new all-time high on the afternoon of June 2. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive to ensure stability and prevent disruptions to business and daily life.

Hà Nội aims for full transition to green energy buses by 2030

This marks a pivotal step in Hà Nội’s push for sustainable public transport and its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. HÀ NỘI — The People’s Committee of Hà Nội has issued outlined plans for all buses running on the capital’s streets to electric or green energy buses by 2030.