Việt Nam issues carbon credit trading framework

20/04/2026
04:30

Việt Nam has issued a new regulation, Decree 112, on the international exchange of greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon credits, paving the way for its participation in the global carbon market. As Vietnam moves to establish a legal framework for carbon credit trading, questions remain about how this mechanism will be implemented in practice and what it means for businesses and the country's long-term climate goals.

Global rate pressures test Việt Nam policy

Global rate pressures test Việt Nam policy

Economy 07:07

Interest rate pressures are rising again across major economies, as central banks turn more cautious and financial conditions tighten. Most recently, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to reinforce its anti-inflation stance, signalling that the global easing cycle may be slowing. And for Việt Nam, this shift is not just happening in financial markets; it is feeding directly into the real economy.

Việt Nam issues carbon credit trading framework

Việt Nam issues carbon credit trading framework

Economy 04:30

Việt Nam has issued a new regulation, Decree 112, on the international exchange of greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon credits, paving the way for its participation in the global carbon market. As Vietnam moves to establish a legal framework for carbon credit trading, questions remain about how this mechanism will be implemented in practice and what it means for businesses and the country's long-term climate goals.

Moscow expands robotics testing hub

Moscow expands robotics testing hub

Economy 01:56

In Moscow, a new testing centre for robots and autonomous systems has just opened, allowing companies to trial new technologies in real-world conditions before wider deployment across the city. So what exactly is being tested, and how far could automation go in Russia’s capital?

European investors retain confidence in Việt Nam

European investors retain confidence in Việt Nam

Economy 00:45

European businesses remain highly confident in Việt Nam despite global uncertainty, according to EuroCham’s latest survey. The Business Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2026 stands at 72.7 points, while 93 per cent of European business leaders say they would recommend Việt Nam as an investment destination, the highest on record.

A massive infrastructure push

A massive infrastructure push

Economy 05:46

One of 2025’s key education development highlights is the groundbreaking of inter-level boarding schools in 248 communes. Since then, significant progress has been made to ensure the construction of schools stays on track for completion before the start of the new academic term this fall.

Clean energy boosts resilience

Clean energy boosts resilience

Economy 04:55

As global energy markets remain volatile, new data released by Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) in mid-April 2026 reveals how Việt Nam's "Green Shield" strategy is currently fuelling its double-digit GDP targets.