Forum view.

Speaking at the forum, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said that sustainable development has become a trend of the times, guiding the development strategy of each country. In particular, sustainable economic development is considered a fundamental pillar, a premise for implementing social development and environmental protection.

"Green and sustainable growth is not only an inevitable trend but has become a prerequisite to maintain competitiveness and ensure long-term development of economies ," the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade emphasized.

Specifically, according to Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, important policies such as the European Green Deal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Circular Economy Action Plan or the Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 are having a great impact on growth methods, economic cooperation, trade and investment in the world . These policies not only focus on the goal of reducing emissions but also set stricter standards on social responsibility and environmental protection, requiring exporting countries to change their production methods and approaches to meet increasingly high requirements.

Assessing export opportunities, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said that Vietnam, with its existing potential and advantages, is facing many great opportunities to become an important link in the global supply chain, especially in the field of exporting green and sustainable goods, promoting investment in renewable energy, cleaner production, digital economy, and circular economy.

Accordingly, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan set out the requirement: "Preparing Vietnam's export sources to effectively adapt to sustainable standards is vital to the Vietnamese economy. Seizing this opportunity not only helps Vietnam meet the requirements of the international market but also contributes to enhancing the country's position, realizing the commitment to contribute to global sustainable development goals. This transformation requires a synchronous strategy, including the Government's orientation through incentive and support mechanisms and policies, the proactiveness of enterprises in investing in implementing green transformation solutions and the spirit of cooperation of relevant parties".

Also sharing at the forum, Mr. Andri Meier - Swiss Embassy in Vietnam said that in the context of international trade changing very rapidly and facing environmental challenges, sustainability is not a choice or a requirement but something we need to do as quickly as possible.

"Currently, customers, businesses and governments have given more priority to products and services that go hand in hand with social and environmental sustainability. We are aiming to strengthen the capacity of the business community to grow sustainably, in line with the needs of the global economy," said Mr. Andri Meier.

According to Mr. Meier, Vietnam is a dynamic economy with a great spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a strong commitment to sustainable development. The Government, ministries, sectors and businesses are also making continuous efforts to promote green transformation. According to Mr. Meier, this is not only a challenge, but also a great opportunity to enhance the capacity of Vietnamese businesses to create a job platform for the people.

"We are preparing for the economic development cooperation framework with Vietnam for the period 2025 - 2028. This program will be implemented by the end of 2025. The main objective of this development cooperation is to support Vietnam in a roadmap towards a high-income, more resilient economy," the Swiss Embassy in Vietnam shared.

At the Forum, Eurocham experts updated trends and opportunities for sustainable exports. Experts from the Institute of Strategic Policy on Natural Resources and Environment discussed policies, management and experience in green transformation.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in order to concretize the orientations and goals of sustainable development, in recent years, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has maintained the organization of the annual Export Promotion Forum with the key theme "Promoting green exports".

The forum aims to create a dialogue channel and consult with many stakeholders from domestic and international organizations and experts to shape and identify problems, difficulties and opportunities in green trade development, propose solutions and support policies for green trade; shape towards standardizing green supply chains, identify and propose solutions and support policies in implementing green export promotion initiatives...

According to baotintuc.vn