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Why Việt Nam needs a circular economy for plastics

The increased use of plastics has accompanied Việt Nam’s fast economic growth over the last decade. With growing urbanization and a rising middle class, the demand for plastics has grown rapidly in consumer packaging, construction, household goods, and automotive industries because of their convenience and versatility. In 2019, the plastic industry contributed about US$17.5 billion to Việt Nam’s economy, equivalent to 6.7 percent of the country’s GDP. 

Việt Nam ready to join talks on global treaty on marine plastic waste Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has approved a plan for Việt Nam to proactively prepare for and take part in the building of a global agreement on ocean plastic pollution.

Bioplastic start-up begins green journey

Having worked in biopolymer research for more than a decade, Đoàn Văn Tùng in HCM City, began his adventure by founding the iGreen development company in 2020 – a start-up promoting bioplastic production as an alternative to polluting fossil-based plastic.

Solutions sought to promote sustainable development of Lý Sơn Island

Experts have called for measures to ensure the sustainable development of Lý Sơn island in the central province of Quảng Ngãi.

The Ocean Cleanup and  Coca-Cola announce partnership  The Coca-Cola Company and non-profit The Ocean Cleanup on Wednesday announced that Coca-Cola will become a global implementation partner for The Ocean Cleanup’s river project. 

Việt Nam in top 10 world’s best places for expats: international survey Việt Nam comes first in the personal finance index and the cost of living index, and has consistently been among the top 10 since 2014.

Việt Nam pilots initiatives to reduce plastic waste and marine litter Vietnamese authorities and international organisations discussed ways to reduce plastic waste and marine litter in Việt Nam at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Friday.

Việt Nam strives to become regional pioneer in reducing ocean plastic waste

Việt Nam is striving to become a regional pioneer in reducing ocean plastic waste, heard a recent virtual meeting of environmental officials of Việt Nam, Germany, Ecuador and Ghana.

The Economist Group and The Nippon Foundation launch a new initiative to promote ocean health The Economist Group and The Nippon Foundation launch a new initiative to promote ocean health