Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- The potential and measures for advancing the circular economy were the focus at a panel discussion of the Vietnam's Economy in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum (VEPF), co-hosted by the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies and the Government on December 16.

A representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said Vietnam still has substantial room to improve resource efficiency, cut waste, and promote industries that create green value. The consumer plastics sector, for example, generates large volumes of plastic waste but has yet to fully utilise these materials, while the country continues to import significant quantities of scrap each year. Better use of domestic waste strea...