The event was jointly held by the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

On this occasion, the sides also approved the “Support for Planning and Implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions in Vietnam” (SPI-NDC) project.

The forum provided updates on Vietnam’s policies regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction, and specific opportunities that would support the country’s green transition.

The speeches presented at the forum highlighted the Vietnamese Government’s continuous efforts to create a more favourable policy environment as well as the business circle’s role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Nguyen Tien Huy, Director of theVCCI’s Office for Business Sustainable Development, stressed the need for enterprises to embark on the sustainable business model to raise their competiveness and resilience, thus meeting requirements in international economic integration.

Naoki Ikenoya from JICA Vietnam affirmed that the agency will continue its close cooperation with the Vietnamese Government and the private sector to accelerate green transition in the country.

Beauty of green Co To Island promoted on digital platforms

A video clip entitled “Co To – Green Pearl Destination” was recently launched to boost the majestic beauty of the island district in the northeast of Vietnam.

Breakthrough policies look towards green economy

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) holds producers and importers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including their disposal and recycling.

Prime Minister highlights pioneer role of FDI firms in green growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 19 chaired a meeting with FDI enterprises and the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) in Hanoi.

Vietnam ready to back Denmark's APM Terminals to pilot green port projects: Deputy PM

Vietnam is ready to provide favourable conditions for APM Terminals to pilot green port projects along with a mechanism for direct electricity trading from renewable energy projects in Vietnam, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha while hosting the Danish company's CEO Keith Svendsen in Hanoi on March 18.

Green production critical to sustainable textile, garment export

Textile and garment exports posted a year-on-year increase of 15% in the first two months of 2024, a result partly attributed to the industry’s gradual adaptation to the green production requirement of import markets.

Source: VNA