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20 trailblazing companies in national green ESG rankings honoured

In 2025-2026, the “For a Green National Environment” programme will pivot around six tasks that merge expertise with broad social outreach, including targeted communications, "Journey to Net Zero" conferences and trainings, ESG surveys and announcements, a "National Green Ambassador" contest, a "Green Fashion" design competition, and the rollout of "National Green Station" models focused on zero-waste living.

Ho Chi Minh City charts roadmap to green public transport

HCM City is implementing a project to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles, underscoring its commitment to environmentally friendly public transport.

Banking sector accelerates green transition towards net-zero goals

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), by the end of the third quarter, outstanding green credit reached approximately 742.8 trillion VND (28.17 billion USD), up 5.5% compared to the second quarter and 9.3% from the end of 2024.

Experts, businesses propose measures to accelerate green transition at Autumn Economic Forum

Investing in renewable energy will help Vietnam achieve its clean energy goal, reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, and boost the economy.

Gov't leader requests young entrepreneurs to foster vision, ambition, patriotism

Analysing global trends and the upcoming national development tasks, the PM stressed the need to strengthen strategic spearheads, harness new growth motivations, including science and technology, innovation, green transition and digital transformation, and improve labour productivity and human resource quality.

Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

A joint report by the HCM City Institute for Development Studies and international partners estimates that the city alone will need about 990 trillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD) for its green transition and digital transformation over the next decade, averaging 4 billion USD annually.

Global tech fluency, creativity position Vietnam’s youth to lead digital transformation

A youth-inspiration talk show themed “Intelligent Generation NOW” opened the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25, bringing together Government leaders, international experts and Vietnamese youth to discuss the mindsets, skills and responsibilities needed in the age of AI and global knowledge.

Deputy PM inspects preparations for Autumn Economic Forum 2025

The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is expected to welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of various countries, major enterprises and international organisations, creating an important platform to promote Vietnam’s image and discuss solutions for sustainable and digital-driven development.