The green transition has persisted despite nearly a year of market turbulence, adopting newer and more innovative approaches. The momentum is underscored at the Sustainable Development 2025 forum in HCMC on the morning of August 28, themed “A New Era for Green Growth,” organized by the Saigon Times Group as part of its annual Green Economy Forum series. A highlight of the event is the debut of 22 “Green Stars” – businesses recognized for their tangible efforts to promote greener practices and cut emissions. Green transition stays on course The first quarter of 2025 has been a turbulent time for global trade and green development. U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy to scale back support for greening the economy, along with the “anti-green” wave that started in 2024, has slowed the momentum for sustainability. However, as the saying goes, “in the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” These headwinds are pushing the green movement to become more genuine and compelling businesses to go “truly green” rather than resorting to “greenwashing.” At the Sustainable Development 2025 event, themed “A New Era for Green Growth,” business leaders, experts, and policymakers sit down together to discuss key issues such as the challenges […]