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At Build to Last 2026, Saint-Gobain Vietnam announced it has achieved “Zero Carbon” manufacturing for its DURAflex fiber cement sheet plant in Quảng Trị, with no carbon emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2. The company said it is the first in its industry to reach this milestone. The Zero…
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said large national projects assigned to private sector groups are being completed quickly while still meeting required standards. Speaking during the National Assembly’s First Session on April 10, 2026, he discussed the results achieved in 2025 and early months of 2026 in Group 2 (Ho Chi Minh City Delegation), describing them as highly commendable and reflecting efforts by leaders at all levels, authorities, localities, businesses, and people.
The Chairman outlined six core issues he said are key drivers for economic expansion:
Trần Thanh Mẫn cited examples to illustrate differences in project timelines. He said state-led approaches can take longer due to procedures and costs, while private sector efforts can deliver projects faster. As an example, he referenced the National Exhibition Center project by VinGroup, which he said was completed in ten months.
The Chairman emphasized that localities should decide, implement, and take responsibility for major projects, while the central government should focus on guidance and oversight rather than micro-management. He also said major projects—such as nuclear power, high-speed rail, and urban rail—should be discussed at the national level.
The discussion also highlighted the need to create conditions for more large private groups, noting that private sector projects often deliver faster than state-led ones. Overall, the strategy for 2026 was framed around not wasting time, avoiding delays, and ensuring accountability across agencies, alongside continued momentum in reforms—particularly digitization and AI adoption—and support for private enterprise while maintaining social equity.
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
