This year's Vietnam Water Week event promises to have many highlights as well as new expectations.

On October 8, 2024, at Hanoi Clean Water Company, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) held a press conference to officially announce the launch of Vietnam Water Week 2024. This event attracted special attention from both domestic and international press agencies and media.

On mass media, a series of articles, radio and television reports have been widely and multi-dimensionally communicated, bringing readers and listeners new expectations for the Water Supply and Drainage industry in Vietnam.

As an essential infrastructure sector of the country, through the activities of Vietnam Water Week 2024, "The Chairman of VWSA wants to demonstrate water treatment technology with Vietnamese identity to the international community" is the headline of the article in Dan Viet Newspaper. The article wrote: "Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Diep said that the role of the Association with more than 400 member enterprises, through Vietnam Water Week 2024, enterprises will demonstrate a number of technologies with Vietnamese identity. The purpose is to show how domestic development is, shape the brand of Vietnamese people, and affirm themselves with friends in the region and the world". Chairman of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association Nguyen Ngoc Diep shared that, according to international experience, many countries have set a goal of taking the water economy as the center. "In some countries, 1m3 of water brings up to 19 dollars. But in reality in Vietnam, the efficiency is very low, only more than 3 dollars. Therefore, we need to understand that there must be a correct policy in water use," Mr. Diep analyzed to convey the message about the importance of water to life, so it is necessary to promote efficiency in water use. The Chairman of VWSA said that during Vietnam Water Week 2024, hundreds of businesses around the world will bring water and environmental technology, especially in the digital transformation era, to Vietnam's water supply and drainage. The Organizing Committee hopes that these solutions will contribute to improving investment efficiency.

In the article "150 organizations and enterprises participate in the Vietnam water industry exhibition", Hanoi Moi newspaper wrote: Chairman of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association Nguyen Ngoc Diep said that, following the success of previous events, Vietnam Water Week 2024 is a forum for organizations in Vietnam and internationally to exchange, approach, introduce and transfer advanced technologies of the industry. The event will take place from November 6 to 8 at the National Exhibition Center for Architecture and Construction Planning (Hanoi) under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Construction. Vietnam Water Week 2024 includes 4 scientific seminars on contents related to the draft Law on Water Supply and Drainage; sustainable management and operation of water supply and drainage systems adapting to climate change; smart and effective water industry corporate governance and increasing resilience and gender equality in the water industry.

The new point of this year's event is the first implementation of a gender equality survey assessment in the water supply and drainage industry, aiming to support units, organizations and businesses in the industry to soon develop a Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2025-2030, meeting international standards. Parallel to the seminars is an international exhibition on water supply, drainage, water filtration technology, wastewater treatment and environmental sanitation with a scale of 4,000m2 with 200 booths of 150 organizations and businesses from more than 10 countries and territories.

With the title "Vietnam Water Week 2024: Opportunity for global cooperation to address water resource challenges", the Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper wrote: with the theme "Security, safety, efficiency and integration", Vietnam Water Week 2024 is an international and regional forum for policy makers, international organizations, enterprises manufacturing and distributing equipment, machinery and technological solutions in the fields of water supply, drainage and wastewater treatment in Vietnam and internationally to exchange, approach, introduce and transfer advanced technologies of the water industry in the world and Vietnam. The event was attended by over 1,000 delegates from businesses, institutes, schools, scientists and managers. This is an opportunity to connect and spread the policies and guidelines of the water industry, scientific research, advanced technology and fields related to water supply and drainage.

Many newspapers such as Construction Newspaper, Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper, Tuoi Tre Thu Do Newspaper, Construction Magazine, Environment & Life Magazine, the electronic portals of the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment... have also highlighted the theme of Vietnam Water Week 2024 this year as "Developing Vietnam's water sector: security, safety, efficiency and integration" in the headlines, and at the same time provided detailed information about the major activities of VWW2024.

Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper highlighted: Vietnam Water Week 2024 offers an opportunity to showcase advanced technologies, especially inventions from Vietnamese enterprises. "During Vietnam Water Week 2024, hundreds of enterprises around the world will introduce water use and environmental protection technologies, especially in the context of strong digital transformation. We expect that these solutions will contribute to improving investment efficiency and developing the water industry in Vietnam," said the Chairman of VWSA.

As a professional organization with more than 400 members, the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association not only synthesizes the latest mechanisms and policies but also makes recommendations to authorities to resolve difficulties in finance, land, water prices and clean water quality.

"Opportunities for Vietnam's water industry to develop sustainably and approach the world" is the prominent title in Construction Magazine. The article wrote: The event has 04 scientific seminars including: Draft Law on Water Supply and Drainage; Sustainable management and operation of water supply and drainage systems adapting to climate change; Smart, effective and resilient water industry corporate governance and Gender equality in the water industry.

Along with the seminars is the International Exhibition on Water Supply, Drainage, Water Filtration Technology, Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Sanitation attracting the participation of 200 booths from 150 organizations and enterprises from more than 10 countries and territories such as: Austria, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Spain, China, France, Thailand,... The exhibition will display products and equipment of the water industry; advanced and modern water technology and water resources management - Environment.

Through Vietnam Water Week 2024, businesses will demonstrate a number of technologies with Vietnamese identity. The purpose is to demonstrate domestic development, shape the Vietnamese brand, and affirm with friends in the region and the world.

With the title “Developing Vietnam’s Water Industry: Security, Safety, Efficiency and Integration”, the Construction newspaper highlighted the international reputation of VWSA and the appeal of VWW2024. The newspaper wrote: "The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Construction; with the participation of many government agencies such as: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Planning and Investment,... and international organizations such as: International Water Association (IWA), Singapore National Water Development Board (PUB), Singapore Water Association (SWA), Australian Water Association (AWA), Kitakyushu Overseas Water Business Association (KOWBA), Taiwan Environmental Manufacturers Association (TEMA), Taiwan Drinking Water Equipment Association (TDWEA), World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),... The media sponsors are Construction Magazine and Vietnam Water Supply and Drainage Magazine."

From another perspective, Vietnamplus of VNA in the article "First time announcing gender equality assessment in the Water Supply and Sewerage sector" said: Within the framework of Vietnam Water Week 2024 held from November 6-8, the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association will announce a survey assessment on gender equality in this sector. The event aims to support units, organizations and enterprises to soon build a Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2025-2030, meeting international standards. This is also the first time information on gender equality in the Water Supply and Sewerage sector has been announced in Vietnam.

The exciting and vibrant sideline activities of VWW2024 also attracted the attention of major newspapers such as People's Army, People, Dai Doan Ket...

With the headline "Vietnam Water Week 2024 will be held from November 6 to 8", the People's Army newspaper wrote: "In particular, within the framework of Vietnam Water Week 2024, the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association will present important awards such as: "Excellent Graduation Project in Water and Environment 2024" Award for students of universities specializing in Water Supply and Sewerage; "Green Stream of Vietnam" Award for collective members with outstanding achievements in production and business activities at the unit, actively participating in the activities of the Association and Branches in 2024; "Young Cadre of Vietnam Water Industry of the Year" Award. Another notable point at the Vietnam Water Week 2024 event is the first assessment of a survey on gender equality in the Water Supply and Sewerage industry in Vietnam. The program is coordinated and supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help units Units, organizations and enterprises of the Water sector develop a Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2025-2030 to meet international standards.

To give readers a multi-dimensional perspective, the Voice of Vietnam electronic newspaper and VOV Giao thong channel analyzed the current difficulties and shortcomings of the Water Supply and Drainage industry through the article "Only 18% of urban wastewater is treated" when interviewing the Chairman of VWSA. "Water supply and drainage infrastructure is an asset that authorities at all levels must pay special attention to investing in; but it is also necessary to call for PPP models because using the PPP model in wastewater treatment is very effective in many localities, so this needs to be replicated and promoted. Vietnam Water Week will take place from November 6 to 8 at the National Exhibition Center for Architecture, Planning and Construction, Hanoi. With the main theme "Developing Vietnam's Water Industry - Security, Safety, Efficiency and Integration", the event will include important scientific seminars, discussing the challenges of the water industry in development, production, business, as well as issues related to climate change, land policies and investment capital. So, how will the issue of urban wastewater management and treatment be concerned and addressed when currently, most wastewater is discharged directly into the surface drainage system and only 18% of wastewater is treated? VOV Traffic reporter "Talk with Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Diep, Chairman of Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association about this content".

In the article “Many activities during Vietnam Water Week”, Dai Doan Ket newspaper wrote: “Forums at the event also discussed the difficulties of the water sector in development, production and business, climate change, and other policies such as land and capital. These issues were mentioned to learn from experience and improve operational efficiency”, said Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Diep, Chairman of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association.

Along with that, many concise and vivid news articles and television reports about VWW2024 have been broadcast on television channels such as VTV, VTC, HTV, Nhan Dan Television, Hanoi Television,...

In exactly 2 weeks, VWW2024 - the biggest festival, the focal event of the entire Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage industry will open. With the enthusiastic support and assistance of the Ministry of Construction, state management agencies; the careful and professional preparation of the Organizing Committee; the active participation of more than 400 VWSA members and prestigious international organizations, we hope that VWW2024 will be a great success, bringing many practical and positive effects, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage industry.

Thi Nga