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.

An international conference themed “Enhancing cooperation with global investment institutions in mobilising green finance for sustainable development and state-owned enterprises’ restructuring in Vietnam” was held in Hanoi on November 25.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision, establishing a national steering committee on green growth led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.

Vietnam and Denmark have a lot of potential to expand and deepen their cooperation in the time ahead, especially in green growth, Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability Lina Hansen has affirmed.