To develop a biodiversity economy, Vietnam needs to maintain connections between domestic and international organizations along with mobilizing financial resources from the public and private sectors.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has said that Vietnam will apply a roadmap to start to phase out hydrofluorocarbons from 2024 under international commitments, moving towards an 80 per cent reduction in base consumption by 2045. The country will cease importing hydrofluorocarbons by 2040.
According to the Directorate of Fisheries, the orientation in the fisheries industry is to reduce the catch and increase the output of marine aquaculture. To meet the target of seafood export turnover reaching $14-16 billion by 2030, it is necessary to introduce a major change in management along with preferential policies that are strong enough to support a large-scale aquaculture industry.
The “ASEAN Bridge ++” forum, with the theme “Connecting for Sustainable Development”, will be held on September 9 in Ho Chi Minh City. Its goal is to promote trade in the ASEAN++ region, expand opportunities for multi-directional links, and facilitate trade for businesses to develop the region’s economy through business matching events. It also hopes to promote a green circular economy based on sustainable development.
On September 7, while participating in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, via a video-recorded speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has actively participated in multilateral initiatives, including regional and inter-regional economic links, and is ready to make active contributions to economic recovery and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.
