Eco-friendly materials to become popular trend in construction sector
The Ministry of Construction in coordination with Vietnam Institute for Building Materials (VIBM) organised a seminar on the new trend of using green, energy-saving and eco-friendly materials on September 28.
Nhập Viettel Group headquarters was certified as meeting standards from the US Green Building Council (LEED Platinium) (Photo: baoxaydung.com.vn)
HCM City (VNA)🐎 – The Ministry of Construction in coordination with Vietnam Institute for Building Materials (VIBM) organised a seminar on the new trend of using green, energy-saving and eco-friendly materials on September 28.
This is part of the Vietnam Green Building Week 2023 which attracted many leading experts and delegates in the industry, focusing on developing green and eco-friendly materials in the construction sector. According to Le Trung Thanh, VIBM’s director, Vietnam is promoting the development of green, energy-saving and eco-friendly materials. More than 300 green buildings have so far been built in the country and about 70 new ones will be added in 2023 alone. However, he said that the development of this type of building still faces many difficulties. To have green and environmentally-friendly materials, investment and effort in technology research and development is a must, Thanh said, adding that a suitable process is needed to evaluate these materials to make sure they meet the requirements. Thus, there should be close cooperation between universities, research institutes and businesses to ensure continuous development in green materials and green technology fields. Meanwhile, Hoang Thanh Vinh from United Nations Development Programme Vietnam said that as Vietnam is moving towards a circular and sustainable economy, using green and environmentally-friendly materials helps reduce negative impacts on the environment, creates business opportunities, and promotes sustainable development.
An overview of the seminar (Photo: VNA)
Solutions for dealing with plastic waste and eliminating toxic substances in construction are among them, he went on. At the seminar, Viglacera Corporation JSC, Vietnam's leading supplier of building materials, introduced sintered stone, a product with environmentally- friendly advantages. For investors, this is a highly aesthetic product that optimises costs for maintenance while bringing safety and fire resistance to consumers./.
A development strategy is being drawn up for the building material industry for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, as the management and development of the sector are still facing a number of shortcomings.
The building materials market is forecast to be robust this year, with the demand fuelled by the increase in infrastructure development investment and the recovery of the property market, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Conservation efforts to restore habitat and boost the population of red-crowned cranes in Tram Chim National Park are finally showing progress, with the cranes and many other rare wild birds coming back to the park.
Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead and eight others missing.
Transitioning to a circular economy not only offers a sustainable development path for Ho Chi Minh City but also serves as a pivotal step toward establishing a fully green economy.
An exhibition featuring 100 green, recycled, and circular economy models and products from 50 businesses and educational establishments took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31, as part of the local green transition forum and recycle day 2025.
Regional solidarity and cooperation are the key factor for the effective implementation of wildlife protection regulations. Only through sustainable cooperation, innovative approaches, and collective action can biodiversity be safeguarded for the present and future generations, an Vietnamese official has said.
Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.
The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
As a key member of the core group of 18 countries, initiated by Vanuatu, Vietnam engaged in advocating for the UN General Assembly’s Resolution N.77/276, requesting for the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Following the resolution's adoption, Vietnam fully participated in all procedural steps for the first time, from submitting written proposals to presenting directly at the court’s hearings.
The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
Nhập Viettel Group headquarters was certified as meeting standards from the US Green Building Council (LEED Platinium) (Photo: baoxaydung.com.vn) 
An overview of the seminar (Photo: VNA) 
