Vietnamese companies must master climate finance to fund technological upgrades, according to experts.

Rising non-tariff barriers in global trade are pushing green transition and digital transformation from optional to essential, experts warned, as Vietnam navigates an increasingly complex export landscape.

Vietnam’s exports reached 306 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025, exceeding the set target, driven by strong growth in key categories. The rebound reflects recovering global consumer demand, benefits from free trade agreements, and local firms pivoting to green practices, which are boosting market share and elevating the “Made in Vietnam” brand.

To sustain this momentum, Vietnamese companies must master climate finance to fund technological upgrades, according to experts. Training workforces to handle emissions tracking, reporting, and carbon credit markets is essential to capitalise on green opportunities and maintain sustainable exports.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a core part of its Green Deal, will require importers to declare carbon emissions for production items, including steel, aluminium, cement, and fertilisers, starting in January 2026. Compliance with the CBAM could help Vietnamese enterprises diversify exports and solidify their presence in the European market, according to a representative from EuroCham’s Green Growth Sector Committee.

Alongside the CBAM, the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping global business practices. For Vietnam, this presents a chance to align production with EU standards while advancing its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is releasing support measures to propel green trade and sustainable development, including sector-specific ecosystem models to help firms meet stringent market demands. Efforts are underway to shift business mindsets toward green supply chains, positioning Vietnam as a global green factory.

Rising non-tariff barriers in global trade are pushing green transition and digital transformation from optional to essential, experts warned, as Vietnam navigates an increasingly complex export landscape.

Vietnam’s exports reached 306 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025, exceeding the set target, driven by strong growth in key categories. The rebound reflects recovering global consumer demand, benefits from free trade agreements, and local firms pivoting to green practices, which are boosting market share and elevating the “Made in Vietnam” brand.

To sustain this momentum, Vietnamese companies must master climate finance to fund technological upgrades, according to experts. Training workforces to handle emissions tracking, reporting, and carbon credit markets is essential to capitalise on green opportunities and maintain sustainable exports.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a core part of its Green Deal, will require importers to declare carbon emissions for production items, including steel, aluminium, cement, and fertilisers, starting in January 2026. Compliance with the CBAM could help Vietnamese enterprises diversify exports and solidify their presence in the European market, according to a representative from EuroCham’s Green Growth Sector Committee.

Alongside the CBAM, the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping global business practices. For Vietnam, this presents a chance to align production with EU standards while advancing its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is releasing support measures to propel green trade and sustainable development, including sector-specific ecosystem models to help firms meet stringent market demands. Efforts are underway to shift business mindsets toward green supply chains, positioning Vietnam as a global green factory.

Source: Vietnam+