Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam GreenBuilding Week 2019 is taking place in Hanoi from September 23 to 27 with a widerange of activities.
On September 26, real estate developer CapitalHouse Group committed itself to the EDGE Champion programme of theInternational Finance Corporation (IFC), at a ceremony in the framework of theweek.
The programme is for investors applyingExcellent in Design For Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) solutions for at least 80percent of their real estate projects.
Capital House pledged that all of its nextprojects will be designed according to green and sustainable standards of theIFC programme.
IFC and Capital House vowed to work together inactivities related to green building, such as training, holding workshops andconducting research, thus contributing to the development of energy-savingindustry and low-carbon reduction.
The same day, an exhibition on green buildingsand an award ceremony to honour winners of a green architecture design contestfor students were held, attracting over 100 outstanding projects selected fromarchitecture training establishments nationwide.
The events encouraged youngsters to cultivateinnovative ideas that contribute to the development of green buildings inVietnam.
Another event during the green building week wasa workshop on developing green high-rise residential buildings in urban areas.
The workshop gave an opportunity for Vietnam tolearn from Singapore’s experience about green buildings, materials andtechnologies./.
Adopting green building standards and certifications is highly desirable, especially with rising energy costs and pollution, experts told a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
Green buildings provide more benefits for investors in the long term than normal buildings and reduce the economic burden for low- and middle-income families, according to general secretary of Vietnam Real Estate Association (VNREA) Nguyen Viet Chien.
New products and advanced technologies in real estate, construction, building materials and exterior-interior décor are being showcased at nearly 1,600 pavilions during the second edition of the Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition in 2019, which opened in the capital city on September 4.
The Vietbuild International Exhibition with the theme 'Real estate - Architecture - Interior and Exterior Decoration' will be held in HCM City from September 25 to 29.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
