businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

From tech innovations to EU regulation, there are lots to think about when it comes to the circular economy. On the sidelines of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum organised from September 13-17, Melissa MacEwen, sustainability and circular economy director for PwC in Asia-Pacific, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc her assessment of the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.
ho chi minh city urged to double down on green goals

Ho Chi Minh City urged to double down on green goals

Feasible solutions to promote green transformation and related business opportunities were offered at a major forum last week.
basf vietnam targets sustainability of its value chain

BASF Vietnam targets sustainability of its value chain

On the sidelines of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum held from 13 to 16 September, Erick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Binh An about the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.
basf contributes to a greener and more prosperous future

BASF contributes to a greener and more prosperous future

Erick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam and chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam’s Green Growth Sector Committee, spoke to 100 CEOs at a meeting held on September 14 as part of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum.
hcm city economic forum to take place next month

HCM City Economic Forum to take place next month

The Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2022 will take place from April 14-16 under the theme of “Digital economy: Driving force for growth and development of Ho Chi Minh City in future”.
building ho chi minh city into a global financial centre

Building Ho Chi Minh City into a global financial centre

The Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum was opened today (October 18) with the theme: “Developing Ho Chi Minh City into a global financial centre”, drawing the participation of more than 800 domestic and international experts.
asean banking forum opens in ho chi minh city

ASEAN banking forum opens in Ho Chi Minh City

The ASEAN Bankers’ Forum 2011 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 7 under the theme, “Retail banking: Identifying key successful factors and the role of technology in building competitive advantages”.
vietstock expo forum 2022 is back in ho chi minh city this october

Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022 is back in Ho Chi Minh City this October

Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022, the country's premier international feed, livestock, and meat fair is expected to be the biggest show in Vietnam and Indochina covering the total latest solutions for the sector. The event will take place from October 12 to 14 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
ho chi minh city maintains economic growth

Ho Chi Minh City maintains economic growth

Ho Chi Minh City recorded high economic growth in the first six months of 2018 
ho chi minh city to set up special economic zone

Ho Chi Minh City to set up special economic zone

Ho Chi Minh City is set to create a special economic zone spanning four districts to boost development, the municipal administration said.
ho chi minh city seeks balance between green and economic concerns

Ho Chi Minh City seeks balance between green and economic concerns

Ho Chi Minh City, accounting for nearly 23.3 per cent of Vietnam's total greenhouse gas emissions, seeks transformative strategies to shift towards a sustainable economy while remaining the country's dominant economic powerhouse.
the leading economic engine ho chi minh city drops its growth due to covid 19

The leading economic engine Ho Chi Minh City drops its growth due to COVID-19

Industrial production in Ho Chi Minh City in August is nearing the breaking point due to COVID-19 difficulties, threatening to disrupt manufacturing and break supply chains.
ho chi minh city region should sharpen competitive edge for economic breakthrough pundit

Ho Chi Minh City region should sharpen competitive edge for economic breakthrough: pundit

As Vietnam is deeply integrating into the global and regional economy, the region covering Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces have many opportunities for an economic breakthrough that it will likely miss if an acceleration is not in place, an expert in competitive advantage research told Tuoi Tre(Youth) newspaper in an interview.
ustda ho chi minh city to partner on smart city project

USTDA, Ho Chi Minh City to partner on smart city project

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will provide grant funding for technical assistance to transform the ways Ho Chi Minh City manages its daily operations through advanced data analytics.
ho chi minh city calls for investors for two smart city projects

Ho Chi Minh City calls for investors for two smart city projects

Investors are actively responding to the call of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee for its two smart city projects.