Celebrating the 135th Anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday: Towards a Green and Sustainable Chemical Industry

On the morning of May 10, in Hanoi , Vietnam Chemical Group (Vinachem) launched a campaign to green - digitally transform the chemical industry and officially launched consumer products and the VinachemMart e-commerce platform to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday.

Vinachem officially launched the VinachemMart e-commerce platform - the first specialized e-commerce platform of the Vietnamese chemical industry, developed by a state-owned enterprise and sponsored by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy - Ministry of Industry and Trade . Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

President Ho Chi Minh and the chemical industry

In the bustling atmosphere of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025), the Vietnamese chemical industry held a solemn celebration at the cultural space of Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital. These are important highlights in a series of large-scale events celebrating the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday associated with the greening and digital transformation program of the chemical industry.

At the same time, it is also an opportunity for tens of thousands of officials, workers and employees of the chemical industry and the people to express their infinite gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh - the genius leader, national liberation hero, world cultural celebrity. His 79 springs of life are a beautiful symbol of patriotism and Vietnamese revolutionary heroism - a priceless spiritual heritage guiding the cause of national construction and development.

During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always paid deep attention to the development of the country's industry, including the young chemical industry during the years of resistance and socialist construction. His teachings and examples are valuable assets for generations of chemical industry cadres and workers to strive to follow. In particular, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Uncle Ho directly visited exemplary units of the chemical industry 5 times, leaving behind sacred memories and profound lessons about the spirit of labor and creativity for future generations.

Expressing his infinite gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, Vinachem General Director Nguyen Huu Tu affirmed that President Ho Chi Minh was the one who laid the foundation for the country's industrialization aspirations and was always interested in the development of the Vietnamese chemical industry. In its history of development, the Vietnamese chemical industry was honored to welcome President Ho Chi Minh to visit 5 times: Visiting Lao Cai Apatite Mine in 1958; visiting Hanoi Soap Factory in 1959; visiting Viet Tri Industrial Park in 1960; visiting Sao Vang Rubber Factory in 1961; visiting Lam Thao Super Factory in 1962.

Vinachem General Director Nguyen Huu Tu speaks at the event. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Every time Uncle Ho visited, he always reminded all cadres and workers in the chemical industry today to constantly innovate, master science and technology, improve labor productivity and product quality to contribute to building an independent, self-reliant, and sustainably developing industry.

According to data from the Department of Chemicals (Ministry of Industry and Trade), the chemical industry currently contributes about 10 - 11% of the GDP value of the country's industrial sector, employing nearly 10% of the industrial workforce, with labor productivity 1.36 times higher than the industry average thanks to the application of automation.

As a leading unit in the chemical industry in Vietnam, Vinachem currently owns a nationwide production and business network, operating in many fields in the chemical industry, including: Production and trading of fertilizers and pesticides; mining and processing of minerals as raw materials for fertilizer and chemical production; rubber processing industry; production and trading of basic chemicals, consumer chemicals, electrochemistry (production of batteries and accumulators).

With a scale of operation including 34 units, all of which are self-sufficient in technology, producing a variety of industrial products, consuming high-quality chemicals, meeting the domestic market demand well and exporting products to more than 70 countries and territories worldwide, bringing in annual revenue of more than 50,000 billion VND, contributing to the state budget of over 2,000 billion VND.

Towards greening and digital transformation of the chemical industry

According to Vinachem General Director Nguyen Huu Tu, the current context is posing new requirements and challenges regarding environmental protection, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and energy saving and efficiency. In particular, safe production and digital technology application are necessary conditions for sustainable development.

With the strategic orientation to 2030, vision to 2040, Vietnam Chemical Group has clearly identified the transformation of the growth model applying modern technology, from extensive to intensive development, from output targets to quality - efficiency - sustainability. Vinachem is focusing on restructuring production technology, controlling emissions, using energy economically, promoting investment in modern production lines and gradually replacing traditional chemical raw materials with recycled and renewable raw materials.

In addition, the Group is gradually increasing the proportion of renewable energy sources in the total energy consumption of the Group to 5 - 10% by 2030; 20 - 30% by 2050; saving 1 - 2% of the consumption of resources and raw materials in production in the period of 2025 - 2030; reducing 5 - 10% of the consumption of resources and raw materials in production by 2050, contributing to realizing Vietnam's commitment to bring net emissions to "0" by 2050.

Vinachem officially launched the VinachemMart e-commerce platform. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Speaking at the event, Mr. Phung Quang Hiep - Chairman of the Board of Members of Vinachem emphasized that green transformation is not a temporary trend, but an inevitable development path of the Vietnamese chemical industry. Vinachem is strongly committed to applying advanced technology, minimizing environmental impacts and improving product quality to serve people's lives.

In today's series of events, Vinachem announced a specific action plan to realize its commitment to greening the chemical industry in association with digital transformation and sustainable development. This is considered a turning point for the entire Group to accelerate the application of 4.0 science and technology, improving production and business efficiency in parallel with environmental protection.

At the event, Vinachem officially launched the VinachemMart e-commerce platform - the first specialized e-commerce platform of the Vietnamese chemical industry, developed by a state-owned enterprise and sponsored by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy - Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Along with the operation of VinachemMart, Vinachem officially launched the Vinachem consumer products line produced on modern technological lines, meeting international standards, ensuring safety, efficiency and consumer-friendly prices, by 8 member units including 3 main industry groups: Household chemicals, batteries and tires.

The launch of the VinachemMart e-commerce platform and a new set of consumer products not only helps people easily access Vinachem's goods but also affirms Vinachem's determination to digitally transform business.

Accordingly, VinachemMart will directly connect manufacturers with consumers, cutting out intermediaries, thereby bringing reasonable prices and convenient experiences to customers, contributing to bringing the campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" into life. In addition, Vinachem also focuses on greening consumer products, aiming to use environmentally friendly packaging and recyclable materials in new product lines.

Appreciating Vinachem's green transformation - digital transformation action program, Mr. Ho Sy Hung - Deputy Minister of Finance emphasized that the development of the VinachemMart e-commerce platform not only expands market access channels, but also contributes to creating a big data platform for the industry, towards transparent governance and smart connections. Thereby, improving the efficiency of chemical product distribution domestically and regionally, building the reputation and position of Vietnamese brands in the digital economy.

Mr. Ho Sy Hung - Deputy Minister of Finance speaking at the event. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

According to Mr. Ho Sy Hung, to achieve the goal of greening the chemical industry, a corresponding shift from the investment finance mechanism is needed. The Ministry of Finance continues to improve mechanisms to encourage investment in low-emission sectors, tax incentives and credit for enterprises that innovate technology and invest in environmentally friendly production.

In addition, the Ministry of Finance continues to promote the sustainable bond market, carbon credit, creating sustainable resources for environmental projects. In addition, the Ministry of Finance continues to promote public-private partnership in investment in innovation and digital transformation; making public spending towards green growth, e-bidding, and e-invoices become standards in public financial management.

"For Vinachem, the Ministry of Finance is ready to support and closely coordinate with management agencies to remove financial difficulties, promote financial restructuring of member units, and encourage investment activities in research, application of green technology and circular production," said the Deputy Minister of Finance.

Ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Vinachem photo exhibition on the greening journey of the chemical industry and the Vinachem Consumer Goods Product Set Booth.

Within the framework of the series of events, Vinachem opened the central space, the photo exhibition "President Ho Chi Minh and the chemical industry - Memories and beliefs" displaying precious documentary photos marking the 5 times the beloved leader of the nation visited the member units of the Group.

The specific and strong actions of the chemical industry are a practical response to the campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods", arousing national pride, promoting domestic consumption and positioning Vietnamese brands in the integration era. Based on the memories of beloved Uncle Ho and today's strong belief, the Vietnamese chemical industry is steadily moving towards a green future - a future of sustainable, modern and promising development, worthy of Uncle Ho's wishes and teachings in the past.

Duy Anh

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