Vietnam is entering a new era of transformative change. On June 12, 2025, Resolution 202/2025/QH15 came into effect, reducing the number of provinces and cities from 63 to 34. Among the 28 coastal provinces previously, 21 of the 34 new provinces now have a coastline, and 23 have seaports — including two landlocked provinces (Dong…
As Vietnam faces increasing challenges with counterfeit goods, food safety violations, and trade fraud, traceability is no longer optional — it is becoming a legal requirement and strategic necessity for producers and businesses. From Voluntary to Mandatory: Traceability in Vietnam On March 28, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular 02/2024/TT-BKHCN, which came…
Khon Kaen, Thailand – June 5, 2025. On the occasion of World Environment Day and World Food Safety Day, TraceVerified representatives joined the Vietnamese delegation at the regional kick-off workshop of the Mekong CREATES project – an initiative coordinated by the Mekong Institute (MI) with funding from the Government of New Zealand. Mekong CREATES – Regional…
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The electric bus project in Bangkok emerged as part of Thailand’s efforts to transition to sustainable transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Thai government has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Within the transportation sector, Thailand aims for 30% of vehicles to be electric by 2030. This ambition is supported by policies…
China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, officially launched its National Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2021. This is the largest ETS globally, with long-term goals to reduce emissions through market mechanisms while ensuring economic growth. However, China’s ETS has distinct characteristics compared to similar systems, such as the European Union ETS (EU ETS)….
Last November, at COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, 196 participating countries reaffirmed their global commitment to combating climate change. Dubbed the “Finance COP,” the conference focused primarily on defining the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) under the 2015 Paris Agreement. The NCQG aims to serve as a mechanism to ensure the financial…
In today’s competitive market, product transparency has become a critical factor for success. Customers and partners demand clear, reliable information about where products come from and how they’re made. That’s why TraceVerified is proud to offer a FREE QR Code Campaign to help businesses enhance trust and meet market demands. What Is This Campaign About?…
Adapting to climate change and finding opportunities to provide carbon offset credits are the trending topics in Vietnam. Vietnam currently has 336 projects registered in the UNFCCC mechanism, 124 projects registered under voluntary standards, generating 37 million carbon credits. But whether these credits can be traded on the international market depends on the agreement among…
From October 1, 2023, the European Union (EU) officially launches a carbon tax pilot for 6 export industries to this market under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This poses a requirement for sellers entering this market to “green export”, protect the environment, and reduce emissions. Customs Magazine had an interview with Mr. Bui Huy…
