Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new stage of development transformation, in which growth is expected not only to be rapid, but also closely linked to environmental quality and sustainability. In this process, green transition is one of the key issues for the city to continue affirming its position as the country’s economic locomotive.

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Amid the wave of artificial intelligence (AI), green transition, and population ageing that is changing the global employment structure, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned that without stronger investment in lifelong learning, millions of workers risk being left behind in their own economies.

Viet Nam chaired a roundtable discussion at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on April 29, on the occasion of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

In recent years, Viet Nam has made considerable efforts alongside the international community to promote a green transition and sustainable development. However, for the transition to be truly effective, practical challenges must still be addressed through concrete and effective solutions.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on April 24 held phone talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Amid sharp rises in global energy prices, Viet Nam is accelerating the shift to green transport to safeguard energy security and reduce emissions, as the transport sector consumes vast quantities of fuel and is a major source of emissions in urban areas.

Viet Nam is facing mounting pressure from rising energy demand, particularly amid heightened volatility in global markets. As such, conserving electricity and petroleum while accelerating the transition to green energy has been identified as a fundamental solution for ensuring national energy security.

A nationwide programme aimed at nurturing a new generation of business leaders capable of driving green transition and digital transformation has been approved, with plans to train 10,000 managing directors for Vietnam’s private sector by 2030.

At present, green transition and digital transformation are regarded as objective requirements and strategic choices in the socio-economic development process. Breakthroughs in science, technology, and innovation form a crucial foundation for promoting green transition and national sustainable development.

Viet Nam attaches importance to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway, as the two sides have favourable conditions to complement each other and expand mutually beneficial cooperation towards green transition and circular economy development, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on February 10.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 9 chaired a ceremony to launch two key emulation movements aimed at swiftly translating the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress into practice, focusing on innovation, science and technology development, digital transformation and green tratransition; and strong development of private enterprises alongside improving efficiency of state-owned enterprises.

In 2025, climate change has become more extreme and natural disasters have become more frequent; many rivers continue to be polluted, and the sky in major cities has been covered in a layer of fine dust smog on many days. Meanwhile, green development has been becoming a mandatory trend. These intertwined challenges require higher levels of operational capacity and action.

The potential and measures for advancing the circular economy were the focus at a panel discussion of the Viet Nam’s Economy in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum (VEPF), co-hosted by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies and the Government on December 16.

The revised National Power Development Plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050 (Power Plan VIII), clearly states the priority for renewable, new, and clean energy sources. This signals the pressing need for coordinated solutions to be deployed early, ensuring the effective development of green energy resources.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed the Vietnamese Government's commitment to rapidly resolving obstacles for foreign investors and welcomed European firms to join the country’s high-growth, green transition agenda during a working session with the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham) on November 27.

With a strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 (net-zero), Viet Nam has proactively undertaken deep and strategic reforms to adapt to realities and pursue sustainable development.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on the evening of November 24 inspected preparations for the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25–27 under the theme “Green Transition in the Digital Era.”

The draft political report for the 14th National Party Congress sets out an urgent requirement: to accelerate the green transition, promote sustainable growth, and effectively respond to climate change – considering this a strategic driving force for realising the nation’s aspirations.

The Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2025 is scheduled to take place in Ha Noi on November 27 under the theme “Shaping Changes, Building Futures.”

As Viet Nam accelerates its efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the shift from conventional plastics to green, biodegradable alternatives is becoming an essential trend.