The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hosted a forum on green energy and clean city development in Hanoi on November 7, gathering officials, scientists, businesses and international organisations to outline solutions for green energy adoption and sustainable urban planning.

A delegation of Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, led by Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Van Hung, visited France from December 12-14 to learn from French and international partners about green and sustainable urban planning.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on September 25 called on Leipzig city of Germany to share its experience with the southern metropolis in sustainable urban planning, enhancing resilience, and transferring environmentally friendly green technologies.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi recently paid a working visit to the Czech Republic to share experience in the fields of urban planning, construction, and architecture.

The Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Agency (VUPDA) and the American Planning Association - International Division (APA-ID) on November 21 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen their partnership in addressing global urban planning challenges.

A workshop on sustainable urban planning and development in the Mekong Delta was held on July 18 in the southern province of Hau Giang.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha had a meeting with the verification council for the draft planning on national petrol, oil, and gas storage and supply infrastructure for 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, in Hanoi on March 30.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau, along with Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Tim Ayres, on December 2 within the framework of his official visit to the country.

The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has received and implemented 21 programmes and projects funded by the World Bank (WB) with total investment of VND4.67 trillion (US$199.65 million) since 2000, according to a local official.

Can Tho city wishes to receive financial support for the implementation of urban planning from Spain and its experience to develop a smart city as well as fully exploiting cultural and architectural values of Can Tho river banks, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien.