Abstract: To get rapid and sustainable development, harmoniously solving the relationship between economic growth and environmental protection, “no trade – offs” economic growth with environmental pollution and degradation, transition to a circular economy is the appropriate direction. However, this transition needs to catch up opportunities and accept the challenges that need to be overcome. Global economic growth has gained great achievements, along with that is the shortage of natural resources, the increase of environmental pollution. However, the circular economy also requires strict conditions in terms of institutions and resources. Therefore, the study of the experiences of the preceding countries, points out the difficulties and advantages, and then shines on Vietnam, identifying conditions for the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy is the main content that the Southeast region's economy is aiming for.