Construction industry strives to achieve sustainable, eco-friendly growth

The construction industry is one of the most chemically intensive, involving several persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and possible future POPs. This has substantial environmental and human health implications. However, in the context of the rising circular economy trend, as well as the digital and green transformation, the sector must continuously update its practices. Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao talked to Nguyễn Công Thịnh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment under the Ministry of Construction (MoC), to learn about the changes taking place in the Vietnamese construction sector.