Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is not only an urgent task but also a strategic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life and protect the environment, said policymakers at the recent 2024 Workers’ Forum for the Environment in Hanoi.

Vietnam's economy has continued to perform strongly in 2024, evidenced by the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook, which highlights Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, said Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.

The National Financial Supervisory Commission, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organised an international conference themed “Vietnam’s financial market: Perspectives and policy orientations” in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on December 12.

VOV.VN - Argentina aspires to boost co-operation with Vietnam in terms of biotechnology, hi-tech agriculture, and energy, towards achieving a common goal of developing a green economy, according to newly-appointed Argentinian Ambassador to Vietnam Marcos A. Bednarski.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment hosted the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2024 on December 10 in Hanoi, with a view towards proposing innovative solutions in a bid to promote circular economy development in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The past 11 months has seen the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the import-export turnover rose by 15.4%, whilst foreign arrivals to the country surged by 41% on-year.

Layton Pike, a member of the Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI)'s advisory board, said Vietnam's economic growth in 2024 has far exceeded expectations on the back of export recovery and stable foreign direct investment.

The 2024 Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit commenced in Hanoi on December 2, aiming to put forward technology solutions and management strategies that help cities modernise infrastructure and develop smart and sustainable services for residents.

VOV.VN - An Australian tech and innovation delegation had working sessions in both Hanoi and Hai Phong as part of Austrade Vietnam’s Tech In-Market Immersion Program running from November 26 to November 28.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s upcoming official visit to Singapore is expected to provide fresh momentum for further strengthening the bilateral relations, which still holds huge room for stronger growth, said scholars.