National Policy Updates

一、Vietnam

1.Streamlining Administrative Approval and Promoting Green Buildings

• In May 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Notification No. 78, requiring the Ministry of Construction to reduce the time for administrative approval by 30%, the cost of compliance, and operational conditions. The focus was on promoting digitalization in the construction sector (such as BIM and GIS technologies), and reusing planning and land data to simplify the process.

• The number of green buildings has exceeded the national target: By 2024, there will be over 400 certified green buildings (with a total construction area of 10 million square meters) across the country, far exceeding the government's set target of 80 buildings by 2025. These buildings mainly adopt international certification systems such as Lotus, LEED, and EDGE.

• Urban Underground Space Development in Hanoi: In July 2025, the "Directory for Encouraging Investment in Underground Project Construction" was adopted. Priority was given to projects such as rail transit and underground parking lots. Favorable mechanisms were implemented to achieve the low-carbon city goals stipulated in the "Capital Law".

2.Smart City Regional Collaboration

• Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang have joined the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN), using technological applications (such as in epidemic prevention and control) to enhance the resilience of the cities and promoting the implementation of the smart city assessment framework.

二、Thailand

• Widespread adoption of rooftop solar: In July 2025, the Thai Ministry of Energy reformed its electricity policy, eliminating complex approval procedures and promoting direct rooftop solar installations by the public. At the same time, negotiations were conducted with manufacturers to lower the prices of solar panels, thereby reducing electricity costs for households and businesses.

• The national power development plan (PDP) is shifting towards reducing reliance on private entities, strengthening the role of the state-owned power authority (EGAT), and accelerating the transition to clean energy.

三、Indonesia

1.Waste-to-Energy and Green Certification

• Jakarta has been approved to build four waste-to-energy power plants (PLTSa), which will convert an average of 7,700 tons of waste per day into energy. The aim is to reduce carbon emissions and fulfill the C40 city green commitment.

• Green building area leads the way: Jakarta has 171 certified green buildings (out of a total of 284 across the country), following standards such as EDGE and GREENSHIP, reducing carbon emissions by 100,000 tons annually.

四、Singapore

• Green finance incentives: The 2030 Green Plan offers special housing loan discounts. Properties that meet the BCA Green Mark Certification (GoldPLUS level and above) can enjoy interest rate discounts, no conversion fees, etc. The participating banks include 7 institutions such as DBS and UOB. The loan amount must exceed 200,000 Singapore dollars.

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