by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 10, 2024 | Vietnam, Environment, Event, Innovation, News, Sustainability
The Nordic embassies in Vietnam will host “Getting to Green” on 22 October in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024. The event will bring together Nordic ambassadors, businesses, government representatives, and academics to discuss...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 8, 2024 | Business, Finland, Innovation, News, Sustainability, Technology, Thailand
A group from VTT Technical Research Center has met Charoen Pokphand Group’s representatives in Bangkok. VTT exchanged information on sustainable solutions, including VTT presented examples of projects using technology to drive sustainability, such as projects in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 5, 2024 | Energy, Environment, Indonesia, Investment, News, Sustainability, Technology
The Indonesian government has relaxed the local content requirements (LCR) for developing electricity infrastructure to attract funding for renewable energy projects from international development banks. Indonesia is targeting a renewable energy mix of 23% by 2025,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 29, 2024 | Climate, Energy, Environment, News, Sustainability, Thailand
The Thai government aims to introduce a carbon tax this year, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says. Mr. Paopoom said the Finance Ministry will soon propose the carbon tax measure to the cabinet for approval, aiming for implementation within months. He said...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 17, 2024 | News, Business, Finland, Sustainability, Trade, Vietnam
The Vietnamese Embassy in Finland, in cooperation with the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association and the Hai Phong City People’s Committee, organized an event to promote investment, trade, and business connections in Helsinki on 9 September. The Vice President...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 13, 2024 | Vietnam, Climate, Energy, Environment, News, Sustainability
Vietnam is considering developing nuclear power to ensure national energy security and support economic growth, according to a government document. Vietnam is a regional industrial hub heavily reliant on coal for power generation. Meanwhile, it’s also boosting...
