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Dear readers,

Green transition has become an inexorable trend globally as all countries look to achieve sustainable development.
This is equally true in Vietnam, of course, as the country has become deeply integrated into global production and
value chains and made commitments towards reaching net-zero emissions.

The most practical way to establish a clean, circular, and low-carbon economy is to undertake a green transition.

This has been vigorously pursued in Vietnam since the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1658/QD-TTg, dated
October 1, 2021, approving the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050,
and especially since its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 was announced in November of the same year at
the COP26 meeting in Glasgow.

Green transition has become an ongoing policy of the Party and State and created a true revolution involving the
entire community, especially businesses, both domestic and foreign.

To achieve sustainable and comprehensive results in this revolution, there must be united determination from the
political system at all levels, the whole population, and all businesses operating in the country.

In such a context, Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy / Tap chi Kinh te Viet Nam, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and the northern city of Hai Phong co-hosted the 4th Vietnam Connect Forum, with the theme “Vietnam’s
Pathways To a Green and Sustainable Economy - From Government’s Policies to Localities’ and Businesses’
Solutions and Initiatives”, in the port city on April 10, with the participation of about 300 businesses, authorities,
and organizations.

Discussions focused on identifying solutions and measures to put the government’s “green” policies into practice in
a sustainable and efficient manner at all levels, especially at the grassroots level in each commune, each enterprise,
and each production and service facility, etc.

In his stirring address at the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha affirmed Vietnam’s unwavering resolve
to forge a new path towards a sustainable future.

The thousands of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam are viewed as an inseparable part of its green
transition, which simply could not be achieved without their participation. These enterprises have made significant
and effective contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development over the decades.

Vietnam Economic Times first initiated the Golden Dragon Awards in 2001, honoring FIEs posting outstanding
achievements and contributing to the noble mission of making the world a better place.

The 2024 Golden Dragon Awards ceremony was held on April 10 within the framework of the Vietnam Connect
Forum, honoring the top 10 and top 50 FIEs operating effectively in green investment and sustainable development
and making positive contributions to the development of Vietnam’s economy.

Our Cover Story in this mid-April issue - our first semi-monthly edition - will again focus on efforts being made in
Vietnam’s green transition, with deep analysis and comments on policies and solutions as well as practical
achievements made in this regard.

As Vietnam Economic Times moves towards publishing twice-monthly and doubling its content, I hope we can
continue to meet your growing demand for economic information regarding Vietnam.

DR. CHU VAN LAM
Editor-in-Chief