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Vietnam-Singapore carbon credit pact: A defining test for Asean green finance

More than a bilateral deal, this collaboration is a test for both countries to anchor themselves in the global carbon economy

    • A rice paddy field in Hoi An. Vietnam's 14.7 million ha of forest absorbs around 70 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually; agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, could yield up to 57 million credits per year.
    • A rice paddy field in Hoi An. Vietnam's 14.7 million ha of forest absorbs around 70 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually; agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, could yield up to 57 million credits per year. PHOTO: BT FILE
    Published Tue, Oct 7, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    ON SEP 16, Vietnam and Singapore signed a landmark Implementation Agreement on carbon credit trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

    The agreement is a breakthrough for both countries. Singapore is able to secure access to high-quality credits to meet its carbon neutrality targets. For Vietnam, it unlocks a new financing channel for its green transition.

    The deal signals the two countries’ ambition to shape Asean’s emerging carbon credit architecture

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