Hanoi, Aug. 29 -- As consumers now prioritise eco-friendly and resource-efficient products, it eases environmental pressure and creates momentum for companies to retool production and shift toward a green economy.

Vietnam's strategic orientation for sustainable development, approved by the Prime Minister in 2004, included waste treatment technologies, clean energy, recycling and environmental protection.

The 2020 Law on Environmental Protection established a stronger legal framework with rules on sustainable production and consumption, circular economy, environmental industries and green procurement. The national action plan on sustainable production and consumption for 2021-2030 targets lower extraction of natural resources, fuels and ...