#green growth
Faced with urgent demands to reduce emissions and comply with international technical barriers—such as the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation) and various ISO standards—enterprises in the rubber and rubber-based wood processing sectors are proactively “greening” their operations. This transition spans from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, optimising value chains and strengthening their market position.
Denmark is an important partner of Viet Nam in energy transition, green growth and sustainable development. Over 55 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have promoted numerous initiatives in green transition and the circular economy, contributing to the achievement of their strategic development goals.
An international conference titled “Financing green growth in Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia: Republic of Korea’s experience and opportunities for regional cooperation” took place in Nghe An Province on September 16.
As the energy transition and green development become an inevitable trend, championing the use of E10 biofuel in Viet Nam is not only a solution to diversify energy supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also an opportunity to develop a modern biofuel industry linking agriculture, processing industries, and the energy sector.
Beyond optimising productivity and conserving resources, digital platforms also help businesses and farmers manage greenhouse gas emissions, improve ESG data transparency, gradually meet global market requirements and realise the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Viet Nam officially launched its domestic carbon exchange at the Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX) on June 29, marking a major step in linking environmental responsibility with economic incentives and advancing the country’s green growth agenda.
Viet Nam and the United Nations (UN) are stepping up efforts to build a new cooperation framework for the 2027–2031 period to support the country’s long-term development goals.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on March 31 announced that it had signed a 50 billion yen loan agreement with the Government of Viet Nam to provide Japanese ODA loan for the Green Transformation Programme aimed at promoting green growth and enhancing climate change adaptation.
A high-level workshop on next-generation Official Development Assistance (ODA) was held in Ha Noi on March 18, highlighting deepening cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan in promoting green growth and strengthening climate resilience.
The 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management (ICEPROM) opened in Quy Nhon Nam ward of the central province of Gia Lai on March 9, bringing together nearly 90 scientists and environmental managers from universities, research institutes, enterprises and government agencies representing 22 countries.
In recent years, credit institutions and Viet Nam’s capital market have begun to form capital channels for a number of environmentally friendly projects. Outstanding green credit in the banking system has risen sharply, reflecting strong interest from both banks and businesses in low-emission projects.
The circular economy in agriculture is not merely an inevitable trend but a vital solution to the challenges of sustainable development. Science and technology act as the “golden key”, enhancing the value of agricultural produce, reducing emissions, and paving the way for green growth across the sector.
As many as 91 international delegations will attend the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ho Chi Minh City Le Truong Duy announced at a recent press conference.
The National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050 and endorsed by the Prime Minister, is among Viet Nam’s efforts to maintain growth while pursuing a green economic development model aimed at conserving natural resources, the environment, and climate change.
A seminar was co-organised by the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on August 11 with the aim to discuss human resource development, which is a prerequisite for the digital economy and green growth.
Green jobs are a relatively new concept that has been increasingly discussed in recent years. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines green jobs as decent employment that contributes to the preservation or restoration of the environment—whether in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in emerging green industries such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Amid worsening climate change and environmental degradation, green growth has emerged as an inevitable trend in global economic development. It offers a balanced solution: fostering economic advancement while safeguarding natural resources. Viet Nam is no exception to this growing movement.
