The European Union (EU)’ Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a challenge for many sectors of Vietnam but also a motivation for businesses to speed up green transition to meet sustainable production standards, heard a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8.

The Mekong Connect 2023 Forum will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 and 16, highlighting the connection of supply and value chains between the city and 13 Mekong Delta localities towards a green and sustainable economy.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on November 8 expressed his wish that the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will support the southern largest economic hub in providing finance for Japanese and Vietnamese businesses to roll out projects aiming to promote green growth and circular economy, towards net zero emissions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is currently giving high priority to carrying out sustainable development goals (SDGs), with efforts being made in sustainable multidimensional poverty reduction, responding to climate change, reducing net emissions to zero by 2050, and protecting the environment towards a green economy and a circular economy.

VOV.VN - Denmark will assist Vietnam to meet its green transition ambition through the recent establishment of a green strategic partnership between the two countries, affirmed Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is keen to strengthen ties and investment links with Dutch businesses in high-tech fields locally, as well as in industries where Vietnam has needs and the Netherlands has strengths, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Denmark adopted a joint statement on the establishment of a green strategic partnership between the two countries, during online talks on November 1 between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen.

VOV.VN - A plant that treats domestic solid waste and industrial waste to generate electricity was inaugurated in Phu Lang village, northern Bac Ninh province, on November 1.

The Vietnam Embassy in Egypt on October 31 held a hybrid workshop to exchange experience in attracting green finance between the two nations, as part of activities marking the 60th founding anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1963-2023).

Business transition in adaptation to a low-carbon consumption trend is inevitable for Vietnamese exporters who, in turn, should consider it a great opportunity to form relevant long-term visions and investments.