Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is not only an urgent task but also a strategic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life and protect the environment, said policymakers at the recent 2024 Workers’ Forum for the Environment in Hanoi.

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has launched a white paper on the proposed direction of economic development for 2024–2029 as the country has set a target of achieving an economic growth rate of 8% during President Prabowo Subianto's leadership term.

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has said the country will use a 20 billion USD investment package to create a sustainable economy for future generations.

The National Conference on Sustainable Development 2019 took place in Hanoi on September 12 under theme “For a Decade of More Sustainable Development”, gathering leaders of the Government, ministries, sectors, localities, associations, and businesses.

The international exhibition on machine tools and metalworking solutions for production upgrade (Metalex Vietnam 2017) officially kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on October 12.