Eco-Industrial Parks: Swiss-Vietnamese Partnership for Green Industry and Net-Zero Goals
With the support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam, more eco-industrial parks will be built in Vietnam.
 | Commemorations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Swiss-Vietnamese Diplomatic Relations in 2021 launched |
| 50 Years of Swiss-Vietnamese Diplomatic Relations |
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| A ceremony themed "Scaling up eco-industrial park approaches to promote a circular economy in Vietnam" was held by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam took place on November 15. This ceremony marks a key milestone for Vietnam as it transitions from demonstrating the benefits of eco-industrial parks (EIPs) to actively promoting and expanding EIP approaches. This will enhance the model's standing and support its national sustainable development. |
 | Vietnam Creates Favorable Conditions For Swiss Businesses Vietnamese and Swiss businesses, and localities discussed support policies and cooperation potential of the two countries' businesses. |
 | Swiss Association Sponsors Projects in Kien Giang, Long An Associazione Acti Espérance greatly contributes to the construction of rural infrastructure; improving the quality of health and education for people in the provinces of Kien ... |
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