Party General Secretary To Lam on December 15 called on Hanoi to speed up transport infrastructure projects to ease congestion, improve safety, and reduce pollution, while meeting with voters from 11 wards in the capital.
Experts forecast that 2026-2030 will mark a period of strong growth for hybrid vehicles in Vietnam, a trend that will invigorate the automotive sector while supporting national objectives on emissions reduction, sustainable development and the broader transition to green mobility.
Over the past three years, Hue tourism authorities have strengthened communication and advocacy for plastic waste reduction through 10 training sessions with 690 participants, “Coffee Talk” events, professional Zalo groups, and direct engagement with businesses. As a result, 102 enterprises and business households have signed commitments to reduce plastics, and 12 hotels have pioneered plastic-reduction practices.
In a video message to the press conference, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis said the UN is ready to support Vietnam in building a pipeline of projects capable of absorbing financing mobilised under the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), as well as from global climate finance sources, including the Green Climate Fund and the Loss and Damage Fund.
Among these localities, Ca Mau led with 1,879ha of newly planted forest, reaching 93.3% of the target.
A rising number of enterprises are offering practical solutions in key sectors, including sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, education, health care, renewable energy, women’s economic empowerment, and financial inclusion. They generate clear social and environmental impacts while also bringing financial returns to impact investors.
Vietnam has the capacity, ambition and technological foundation to join the group of leading sustainable coastal urban nations in the coming decade, experts said at a dialogue on "advancing to the sea with ESG++ megacities: breakthroughs through green technology", held on December 9 in Hanoi by the Vietnam Institute for Real Estate Studies (VIRES).
The 15th National Assembly on December 12 adopted a series of important laws and resolutions on supervision, e-commerce, technology transfer, environmental protection, public employees, aviation, and the execution of criminal judgments and detention measures.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 10 held a dialogue with farmers in Hanoi on science–technology, innovation, and digital transformation in agricultural production.
Following its goal of building a friendly destination, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is rolling out a range of local stimulus programmes, with a focus on bringing the city’s signature attractions closer to domestic and international visitors through digital platforms.
Hanoi’s pioneering pilot of public electric bicycles is seen as a fitting step in its drive to build a civilised, modern, green and sustainable capital, improving quality of life, creating a more people-friendly urban environment and promoting the green-transport trend the city is pursuing.
Vietnam-EU trade has nearly tripled within a decade, reaching 67 billion EUR in 2024, despite a turbulent geopolitical environment. Vietnam is now the EU’s largest trading partner in ASEAN, while the EU remains a benchmark market with the highest but most stable standards for Vietnamese exports.
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.
According to the CT-FE 2025 report, from 2015 to 2024, a total of 78 climate-tech enterprises in Vietnam raised nearly 205 million USD with 217 deals. In 2024 alone, the raised amount reached almost 100 million USD.
Experts have emphasised the need for effective capital mobilisation mechanisms and practical support policies for businesses to achieve sustainable green transition, citing the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) estimates which showed that Vietnam will require around 28 billion USD for its green transition by 2030.
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the critical role of science and technology, especially new technologies, in tackling climate change in the Mekong Delta - Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region and one of its most climate-vulnerable areas.
Notably, the top 10 in both categories comprised 60% domestic firms and 40% foreign-invested companies, signalling significant advances made by Vietnamese enterprises and underscoring that the “sustainability playground” is no longer dominated by FDI firms with strong governance foundations.
The total comprises 573.9 million scattered trees and 865.2 million trees grown in concentrated plantations, equivalent to 429,125 hectares of forest. Provinces posting the strongest results include Phu Tho with 177.9 million trees, Lao Cai with 108.8 million, and An Giang with 98.5 million.
As the second phase of its existing 2 billion USD commitment, VinFast will invest 500 million USD in Thoothukudi to develop new dedicated workshops and production lines for electric buses and e-scooters, covering manufacturing, assembly, testing and other related operations.
