On January 19, the Government issued Decree 29/2026/ND-CP, establishing a regulatory architecture for the domestic carbon trading exchange. To participate, a business must open a dedicated carbon trading account at a securities member, separate from other financial trading accounts. Vietnam's carbon trading exchange is set to operate under a pilot regime through December 31, 2028, during which time no fees will be charged by the exchange operators for carbon market services. After the pilot period, starting January 1, 2029, carbon trading service fees will be introduced in accordance with applicable law. This phased approach aligns with the Government's roadmap toward a functional nationwide carbon market that supports both domestic compliance and potential future links with international mechanisms.

Source: VietNamNet News January 28, 2026 00:33 UTC