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The report 'Bùng nổ và thoái trào 2019' by Global Energy Monitor, Sierra Club, and Greenpeace analyzes global coal power plant trends in 2018. It highlights a general decline in new coal capacity, particularly in India and China, while noting a resurgence of construction in China due to the reactivation of previously frozen projects. The report also details the record-high closure of coal plants in the US and the growth of renewable energy in India and Vietnam.

This policy brief describes a study using a global-to-local modelling approach to analyze the interactions between socio-economic development, land use, food security, and climate change in Vietnam for the period 2010-2030. The study employs a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model combined with a spatial land use model to project outcomes under three scenarios: Business As Usual (BAU), High Climate Impact (HCI), and High Economic Growth (HEG).

This report assesses the preparedness of Vietnam to implement Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP), with a specific focus on the timber industry. It identifies a supportive political and legal environment, including the planned Law on Green Procurement for 2015, but notes significant hurdles such as a lack of specific implementation guidelines, limited human resource capacity, and higher initial costs for sustainable goods. The report recommends using the timber industry as an entry point for SPP due to its high political profile and the existing capacity of export-oriented enterprises to provide certified products.

This 2011 report assesses Vietnam's capacity to integrate sustainability criteria into public infrastructure procurement. It finds that while Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are compulsory, they are poorly enforced due to limited resources. Sustainability standards are largely absent from bidding laws, appearing only in technical specifications with low weighting (10-20%) compared to cost. The report highlights a significant information gap regarding international standards like ISO 26000 and notes that SMEs are driven by market pressures rather than government guidance. As ODA funding declines, the report warns that the shift toward Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) could potentially compromise environmental and social standards to attract investors. Key recommendations include developing a formal SPP roadmap, integrating sustainability into the pre-selection of suppliers, and utilizing accredited external auditors for EIA compliance.