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Ho Chi Minh City launches GRECO 2026 to catalyse green economy
Vietnam's largest city is positioning itself as a hub for sustainable business through a major trade and investment platform designed to connect companies with green technologies and environmentally responsible production models.
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Ho Chi Minh City has opened GRECO 2026, a comprehensive initiative aimed at translating environmental commitments into concrete commercial opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform focuses on bridging the gap between sustainability goals and market implementation, bringing together stakeholders in technology, trade and international cooperation.
The initiative provides Vietnamese and foreign enterprises with access to cutting-edge green technologies and sustainable production methodologies. By facilitating these connections, GRECO 2026 seeks to establish a robust consumer market for environmentally responsible products and services across the region.
The launch reflects Ho Chi Minh City's broader strategy to attract high-quality foreign direct investment while advancing the country's transition toward low-emission economic models. City authorities view the platform as essential to achieving sustainable development objectives in line with global environmental standards.
Industry observers note that GRECO 2026 addresses growing demand from multinational corporations seeking reliable partners in markets committed to green practices. The initiative is expected to stimulate energy efficiency programmes and support sectoral transitions, including agriculture, toward lower-emission operations across Vietnam's economy.
Photo: The Ho Chi Minh City skyline, April 2024. Pimnl via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).