1. Overview of the 2026 Plastics Market Context As we move through 2026, the global and Vietnamese plastics industries are no longer operating under the traditional linear “Take-Make-Dispose” model. The strict enforcement of the Global Plastics Treaty and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has transformed plastic from a cheap commodity into a product heavily…
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Legislative Context and New Vision (The 2020 Law on Environmental Protection) The implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection (EP) in Vietnam has always been a major challenge, given the rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and the growing demand for economic development. The Law on Environmental Protection 2020, effective from January 1, 2022, was…
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Comprehensive Assessment: Mexico Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Vietnamese Steel Wire Ropes – Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnam’s Steel Industry
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Introduction On September 30, 2025, the Vietnamese steel industry, particularly steel wire rope exporters, received official notification that the Ministry of Economy of Mexico (SE) had officially initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into certain steel wire rope products imported from Vietnam and Malaysia. This decision, as announced by the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (Ministry of…
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Introduction: A Shockwave of Denial at the United Nations Amid global efforts to address an escalating climate crisis, President Donald Trump’s declaration that climate change is a “hoax”—made during a pivotal session of the United Nations General Assembly—triggered an immediate and potent backlash. The statement was not merely a political posture but a direct repudiation…
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India’s e-waste recycling sector has grown into a $1.56 billion industry by 2023, fueled by booming consumer demand for electronic devices and government incentives. Yet behind this impressive growth lies a “dark side” — where millions of impoverished workers labor in hazardous conditions for meager pay, operating almost entirely outside the legal system. A Vast…
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Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, threatening the environment, human health, and the economy. Over 460 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with approximately 20 million tons leaking into the environment. According to the OECD, without strong solutions, plastic waste is projected to reach 1.7 billion tons by 2060, causing cumulative damages of…
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Hungary’s MOL Group has successfully produced its first batch of chemical recycled plastic products, which have been certified with the ISCC Plus (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). This marks a significant step in transforming post-consumer plastic waste into commercially valuable polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Key Highlights Expert Opinion According to Péter Császár, MOL Senior…
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On September 11, 2025, in Hanoi, UNDP Vietnam and the Norwegian Embassy, with support from the Government of Norway, collaborated with the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development & Environment) to hold a summary workshop for the EPPIC (Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge) Project. The project, which has been…
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H&M Subsidiary Plans $1 Billion Investment in Fabric Recycling Complex in Binh Dinh
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Syre Group plans to invest $1 billion to build a fabric recycling complex in Binh Dinh, aiming to make Vietnam the first global hub for circular, high-tech textile and garment production. During a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23, Ms. Susanna Campbell, Chairwoman of Sweden’s Syre Group, stated that the group…
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Decision 1894/QD-TTg (September 4, 2025) — Approving the Vietnamese Environmental Industry (EI) Development Program for the 2025–2030 period. Decision 1894/QD-TTg marks an important milestone in transitioning Vietnam’s recycling and environmental treatment sector towards industrialization, standardization, and clear incentive policies (forming recycling zones/clusters, issuing HS codes, setting domestic supply rate targets, and supporting technology transfer). However,…