(NLĐO) – The Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association (HGBA) is pioneering efforts to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.
On the afternoon of June 10, 2025, the founding congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association (HGBA) for its first term (2025–2030) took place, officially marking the establishment of a pioneering organization promoting green, sustainable, and socially responsible business models in Vietnam’s business community.
At the congress, Mr. Dinh Hong Ky – Chairman of the Board of Secoin Corporation – was elected as President of HGBA for its first term. Known for his many initiatives in developing green materials and his significant contributions to the business community, Mr. Ky is expected to lead HGBA to become a driving force in the green transformation process in both Ho Chi Minh City and across the country.
The HGBA Executive Committee comprises 52 members, including 17 members of the Standing Committee and 3 members of the Supervisory Board. These members represent a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, energy, finance, and technology. This group will serve as the core force behind the association’s green initiatives in the coming term.
Journalist Dr. To Dinh Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, was elected to the HGBA Executive Committee as a standing member.
At the congress, Mr. Ky stated that this was not merely an administrative milestone, but the beginning of a journey to shape a green future. “Green transformation is no longer an option — it is a matter of survival,” he emphasized.
From 2025 to 2027, HGBA is expected to launch a range of initiatives, including the establishment of a Green Transition Support Center for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); the development of a digital platform called Green Business Hub to connect members and promote green development; organization of industry-specific trade fairs and sustainability forums; consulting and technology transfer in green innovations; promotion of green finance; energy audits; and life cycle assessments of products.
According to Mr. Ky, HGBA functions as an action-oriented network where larger companies mentor and support smaller ones. It is a place where each member can either begin or accelerate their green transformation journey. The association plans to enroll 200 members in 2025 alone.
HGBA also intends to explore the establishment of a carbon credit trading platform and the launch of a green investment fund to provide preferential financial resources for enterprises undergoing green transition.
