Vietnam launches automated used cooking oil recycling system
Initiative contributes to the circular economy and supports the nationwide source-separated waste program, effective from January 1, 2025.
Ha Tinh focusing on sustainable tourism and developing a circular economy
North-central province has significant tourism potential, boasting diverse natural resources and cultural heritage sites.
Circular economy crucial for Vietnam's green growth
The draft National Action Plan for implementing the circular economy is currently prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resoruces and Environment.
GRECO 2024 showcases green products, services in HCM City
The exhbition features over 200 businesses showcasing nearly 8,000 products and services from September 21-25.
Green livestock farming is to be further promoted
Vietnam’s livestock farming has rapidly developed with the average growth rate of between 5 - 7% annually.
Vietnam's circular economy advances but challenges remain
Vietnam has immense potential to become a hub for green production and recycling products and services
Dialogue held to promote circular economy in agriculture
Circular economy in agriculture being solution for sustainability.
Ha Nam to focus on developing circular economy
Northern province has recently announced its master plan for 2021-2030 and gained the PM’s approval
Vietnam Circular Economy Network helping promote a green economy
Network holding a range policy dialogues and offering feedback.
Circular economy a suitable measure for sustainable development
Experts believe a circular economy is among the effective solutions for sustainable development, especially for climate change resilience and adaptation.
Finance sought to promote circular economy
Businesses will need to invest in new machinery and equipment using clean energy to boost the circular economy.
Circular economy forum looking to build national action plan
November 16 gathering includes one general session and three specialized sessions on promoting a circular economy in Vietnam.
Green growth under the spotlight at HCMC economic forum
September 15 forum looks at how to get Vietnam to zero emissions by 2050.
HCMC economic forum on horizon
Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2023 set for September 13-17, with the theme “Green growth - The Journey to Zero Emissions”.
Deputy PM: Breakthroughs in thought and action needed in green transformation
Leaders made comments at the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2023 on August 23.
Green economy needed for sustainable development
Vietnam is committed to reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
No exchange of environment for economy
At the 5th National Environment Conference, held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on August 4, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh emphasized that having a green economy, a circular economy, and a low carbon economy is the best way to ensure sustainable economic development, and that the environment would not be sacrificed for growth.
South to lead in green economic development
Vietnam’s southern region, which is to take the lead in renewing the country’s economic growth model, will pilot the development of the green economy and the circular economy. The region’s greatest challenges are capital and institutions. To develop the green economy in Vietnam in general and in the southern region in particular, it is necessary to develop a law on the circular economy.
JICA helping with implementation of circular economy
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is working with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) to develop a national circular economy action plan for Vietnam. According to a survey it conducted in January, experts suggest three priority areas for the implementation of a circular economy in the country: industry, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and services.
Motivation needed in move towards circular economy
If Vietnam’s circular economy is to develop, it is necessary to introduce a mechanism to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access finance; offer incentives to support and create the conditions for businesses to access green capital; and link the transformation to the circular economy with reductions in carbon emissions. This would create motivation for organizations and enterprises to develop the circular economy.