As Viet Nam accelerates efforts to green its economy, green building materials have emerged as one of the key solutions. However, a number of policy shortcomings continue to hinder the development of this promising sector.

Construction is among the industrial sectors with the highest emissions intensity. Viet Nam is striving for sustainable development in this field, promoting safe, eco‑friendly building techniques and materials to minimise environmental harm and reduce emissions. Green materials accompany a building throughout its life cycle, from design and construction to operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning.