Vietnam promotes the development of green buildings

Vietnam regards green buildings as a key strategy for achieving the country's sustainable and modernization goals, and has incorporated them into several high-level policy regulations. 

Policy basis: Vietnam explicitly stated in Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW that it encourages the use of green materials, green buildings and green energy in urban areas. These regulations have been reflected in laws such as the Environmental Protection Law, the Law on Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Construction Law. 

Development Goals: The core objective of developing green buildings is to reduce energy, water resources and material consumption, and to lower carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, this also aims to promote the production and application of green and recycled materials, and improve the quality of urban environment. 

Market Status and Challenges: Currently, there are approximately 600 green buildings across Vietnam, covering a total area of nearly 17 million square meters. However, relevant officials also pointed out that the promotion of green buildings still faces challenges, mainly including the lack of mandatory measures, investors encountering technical and financial bottlenecks, and difficulties in obtaining green financing.

The green transformation of Vietnam's industrial parks

In addition to civilian and commercial buildings, Vietnam's industrial parks are also undergoing a transformation towards greener and more ecological approaches. This can be regarded as part of the energy-saving renovations in the field of industrial buildings. 

Specific case: The eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City is planning and developing eco-industrial parks. For instance, the Fu Mei Industrial Zone is undergoing a green transformation with the support of external institutions. The local goal is to establish 7 new industrial parks dedicated to clean production environments by 2030. 

Enterprise-level measures: For enterprises within the park, the government encourages them to start from aspects such as material input, energy and water conservation, and improvement of production technologies, and implement clean production.

Extended information: Potential related policies

Furthermore, a trend in Vietnam regarding carbon policies, although not specifically targeting the construction sector, may have a profound impact on all high-energy-consuming industries, including the construction industry, in the future. 

The Vietnamese government is currently studying the implementation of a carbon tax and the establishment of emission caps, and plans to establish a national carbon credit trading mechanism and a carbon market. This research is part of Vietnam's efforts to fulfill its international climate commitments and enhance energy security.