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In his address, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said urged HCM City to work out specific policies and orientations to promote green growth.

At the forum

He said: "To fulfill international commitments as well as effectively implement major policies on sustainable development, only political effort or determination is not enough. It’s important to attain widespread understanding, support and cooperation of the people, creativity and strong participation of the business and local communities, and uniformity and effectiveness of policies. At the same time, it is necessary to mobilize a huge resource from society, investors, and financial institutions at home and abroad."

The forum centers on trends in green growth and circular economy development in the context of mega-cities, establishing an ecosystem for the circular economy model while pursuing net-zero emissions.

Discussions will also be focused on policies for advancing green growth toward net-zero emissions, the role of enterprises and resources in circular economy development to achieve net-zero emissions, international experiences driving green growth and circular economy initiatives, and the current status of HCMC and strategies for implementing the green growth model.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Vo Van Hoan, said: “Green growth is inevitable. The actions of the State, business community, and each citizen are decisive.”

The Forum was organized to implement National Green Growth Strategy for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, in which Ho Chi Minh City will be the economic, scientific, and technological center, and Vietnam’s gateway for international exchange. Ho Chi Minh City has approved a green growth strategy towards sustainable development by 2030.