At a wind and solar power farm in Ninh Thuan province. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s circular ona set of criteria for green growthstatistics will come into effect on December 15.
Thesecriteria serve as a basis to monitor and evaluate the implementation of theNational Green Growth Strategy for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to2050 while encouraging economic entities, especially businesses, to catch up withgreen trends.
The set of criteria comprise 72 indicators arranged into fourgoals of the strategy, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to reflecting thelevel of "greening" in economic sectors. It was built basing on references fromthe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the WorldBank (WB), and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).
They are applied to agencies, organisations and individuals thatprovide, produce and use statistical information regarding green growth.
A quick survey conducted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry(VCCI) in August showed that 88-93% of respondents either have never heard ofor only have a vague awareness of the European Union’s prominent green policiesrelated to Vietnam's exports. Notably, the rate of entrepreneurs, staff andemployees in businesses who are well-informed about the European Green Deal wasonly at 4%, significantly lower than other surveyed groups.
Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, former Deputy Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM),said proactively embracing comprehensive and synchronous green transformationcould bring numerous opportunities to Vietnamese businesses, not only in theEU market but also in other developed markets that are taking similar actions,such as the US, the UK, Japan and Australia. The effort initially requires significant investment, but it could help firms reduce costs and improve business efficiency in the long term./.
A high-level forum on green growth is expected to be held in the southern province of Binh Duong next year as its organisation plan was discussed at a meeting between the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Eurocham) and local leaders on November 20.
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen held talks in Copenhagen on November 21, during which they agreed on the need to soon carry out the joint statement on establishing the green strategic partnership.
The Vietnam Export Forum 2023 took place in Hanoi on November 24 with a focus on green export promotion to meet the growing green consumption trend in the world.
Vietnam’s mangrove forests are a valuable resource of the community and the locality, and also serve as an important factor in contributing to the “green carbon” ecosystem.
A Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.
It featured four discussions on key issues such as the Vietnam- Switzerland comprehensive partnership, Vietnam’s international financial centre, digital transformation and innovation, and global human resources and expansion of markets.
With rising protectionist policies for the steel industry, and the US imposing tariffs on steel exports, the sector has entered a challenging period. In response, many industry giants are returning to the domestic market.
As the most significant and high-profile event in the global logistics industry, FIATA World Congress 2025 is expected to gather over 1,200 delegates from more than 150 countries.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in the interbank market, the trend of decreasing overnight interest rates has continued, starting at 3.13% in the first session of last week and gradually decreasing over the sessions to 1.67% at the last session of the week. In total, overnight interest rates decreased by 1.46 percentage points within one week.
Huynh Tan Khanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ganh Hao, noted that the town strictly follows anti-IUU fishing directives and has partnered with local agencies to organise six awareness campaigns attended by nearly 500 fishermen. Some 130 boat owners and captains have also signed commitments to follow legal requirements and avoid entering foreign waters.
ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.
As Vietnam moves forward, ESG, innovation and digital transformation will change the way businesses grow and how they are evaluated. This journey can’t rely on policy alone. It needs strong leadership, the right technology and, most importantly, skilled people who are ready to build a greener, more competitive economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy are offering limitless opportunities for bilateral collaboration.
The US remained Vietnam’s largest market, accounting for 55% of the country's total wood exports. Key products include wooden furniture, plywood, doors, and handicrafts.
With a clear development strategy, proactive investment attraction and strong policy support for sustainable agriculture, Tay Ninh is positioning itself as a major hub for high-tech livestock farming in the southern region.
As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, Vietjet has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years.
The Vietnam National Petroluem Group (Petrolimex) had acted early to mitigate risks amidst the recent surge in global oil prices driven by the Israel–Iran conflict, Vietnam News Agency cited a Petrolimex representative as saying.
At a wind and solar power farm in Ninh Thuan province. (Photo: VNA) 
