Vietnam moving towards deforestation-free coffee production
February 24, 2023 | 18:00
Vietnam is moving towards deforestation-free coffee production on the back of some recent EU regulations.
Resource mobilisation at top of agenda for net-zero dream
February 15, 2023 | 11:42
With its huge need for funding to fulfil its international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which has been backed by an international initiative, Vietnam is set to formulate new policies this year to mobilise more resources.
'Doctor for Everyone' telehealth system scaled up
January 10, 2023 | 18:12
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare signed MoUs with the Ministry of Health of Vietnam and with the UNDP regarding cooperation in telemedicine applications to improve access to health services for disadvantaged groups.
Commitment proves Vietnam is serious on change
January 10, 2023 | 11:13
Vietnamese is hoping to move onwards and upwards in an economic sense over the next 12 months. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about how the country has performed, with achievements in ensuring the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Finding sustainable solutions to live with nature
December 28, 2022 | 10:38
The Biosphere Reserves Project was reviewed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the United Nations Development Programme on December 26.
SIB Connect gathers businesses and investors for greater social impact
December 19, 2022 | 17:25
Enterprises and investors gathered at SIB Connect to exchange information towards accelerating the development of the social impact businesses in Vietnam.
Vietnam SDG Investor Map highlights opportunities
December 14, 2022 | 12:01
The Vietnam SDG Investor Map built by the UNDP has identified 14 investment opportunity areas across six SDG priority sectors that require funding.
The proactive pursuit of sustainability
December 06, 2022 | 11:40
The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.
ESG key to sustainable development: conference
November 29, 2022 | 18:39
On November 29, the “ESG - The Key to Sustainable Development” conference, organised by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), saw the attendance of about 100 guests.
Screening tool to bump up FIE quality
November 25, 2022 | 08:00
Achecklist for appraisal of foreign-invested ventures in Vietnam will help the country woo desired foreign funding.
Enhanced cooperation for ocean sustainability and climate change
November 24, 2022 | 21:00
The United Nations Development Programme and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi inked an agreement on November 23 on ocean sustainability and climate change.
Harnessing young talent for net-zero
November 10, 2022 | 13:33
Young people are the future of our planet, in more ways than one. Morgane Rivoal, climate and circular economy officer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, explains how and why the young generation can be climate pioneers.
Vietnam celebrates first International Day for Biosphere Reserves
November 04, 2022 | 11:04
The General Assembly of UNESCO chose November 3 as the International Day of Biosphere Reserves to promote nature and sustainable development globally.
Intensifying climate change a threat to global human rights
October 28, 2022 | 09:17
Vietnam is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. It is therefore especially encouraging that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh committed to net-zero emissions last year.
New UNDP Resident Representative pledges support to Vietnam’s development
October 07, 2022 | 14:39
Ramla Al Khalidi, newly-appointed UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, has pledged to further support Vietnam’s development, covering climate change response and the settlement of bomb and mine consequences.
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