The event was part of the 5th Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum (HEF). Despite heavy rain from the afternoon, the opening ceremony on the evening of September 21 still attracted a large number of guests and people to attend and visit.

Especially, there was the participation of representatives of the twinned localities of Ho Chi Minh City, diplomatic agencies in the city such as representatives of the Porto city government (Portugal), representatives of the consulates general of Belarus, Cambodia, Cuba, China...

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Vo Van Hoan - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - said that Ho Chi Minh City is aiming to become a green, smart city and create a sustainable consumer culture environment among all classes of people. This is also an inevitable factor in Vietnam and also a common trend that all countries in the world want to achieve.

"The GRECO 2024 program is held on Nguyen Hue and Le Loi walking streets, two central areas and the most beautiful places in the city, which will facilitate the promotion and access to the public of typical brands in the field of green technology and sustainable development solutions," the vice chairman of the City People's Committee emphasized.

This year's event not only expands the scale and exhibition areas but also focuses on high-tech areas, supporting industries... A special highlight of GRECO 2024 is the "Techmart" area, which introduces green technology, renewable energy and environmental treatment for industrial transformation.

Booths here display renewable energy processes and equipment and environmental treatment solutions, serving the needs of modern industrial transformation.

Ho Chi Minh City also reserves special space for businesses that have achieved the title of Green Enterprise and innovative enterprises, applying the ESG model in production and business.

The leader of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee emphasized that the goal of GRECO 2024 is to support businesses in promoting green growth products and services, while raising public awareness of green economic development and circular economy.

The event is not only an opportunity for businesses to promote green growth products and services, but also a platform for connecting and exchanging between domestic and international businesses.

The festival also features daily cultural, artistic and culinary performances, with performances and tastings of dishes made by famous domestic and international artists.

The event is open from 10am to 9pm daily.