Indonesia eyes Hanoi’s waste management model amid growing bilateral ties
Hanoi’s key strategies for building a green economy include innovative policies and regulations on waste collection and emissions reduction.
THE HANOI TIMES — Indonesia is looking to Hanoi’s experience in waste treatment and circular economy practices as a model for shaping its regulatory framework, said Senator Agita Nurfianti, Chair of the Indonesian Senate’s Legislative Committee.
Senator Agita was speaking at a meeting with Vice Chairman Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen in the capital city on July 11.
She praised Hanoi’s waste policies as “a valuable model,” highlighting their relevance to Indonesia’s ongoing legislative reforms.
"Green growth and the circular economy present promising areas for expanded cooperation between Jakarta and Hanoi," she said.
Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee meets with Agita Nurfianti, Chair of the Legislative Committee of the Indonesian Senate, on July 11. Photo: The Hanoi Times
Quyen briefed the Indonesian delegation on Hanoi’s waste management strategies, including citywide waste separation at the source, the use of mechanized equipment such as vacuum trucks and street sweepers, and competitive bidding for waste collection contracts within designated operational zones.
He said that Hanoi is developing waste-to-energy plants to enable localized treatment, cutting transport distances and emissions.
"The city is also accelerating its shift toward clean energy, with plans to electrify public transport and eventually ban fossil fuel-powered motorbikes in the city center," said Quyen.
Senator Agita affirmed that Hanoi’s initiatives would help inform Indonesia’s policy recommendations, calling Hanoi “a model in establishing regulatory frameworks for waste treatment.”
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing Vietnam–Indonesia partnership, which was recently elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Quyen said that this upgrade lays the groundwork for deeper local-level cooperation, particularly between the two capitals.
Senator Agita noted that General Secretary To Lam’s recent visit to Indonesia led to key economic cooperation outcomes. Bilateral trade reached US$16.7 billion in 2024, doubling from US$8.2 billion in 2020, while investment flows continue to rise.
She also applauded Vietnam’s recent administrative reforms, saying they would strengthen the country’s business and investment environment.
