tetra pak dedicates efforts to building low carbon circular economy

Tetra Pak dedicates efforts to building low-carbon circular economy

Tetra Pak, a leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has just released its Sustainability Report 2019 attesting to its strong commitment towards building a low-carbon circular economy with a sustainability approach that covers the entire value chain.
vietnam a rising destination for italian companies in industry 40

Vietnam a rising destination for Italian companies in Industry 4.0

Italian businesses are flocking to Vietnam to find opportunities as it is embracing Industry 4.0 to become a technology hub in Southeast Asia and break with its image of a low-cost, export-orientated manufacturing destination.
wcef 2019 seeking solutions for sustainable development

WCEF 2019 seeking solutions for sustainable development

The World Circular Economy Forum 2019 ( WCEF), which is the global initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, has been kicked off on June 3, 2019 in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland.
saying no to plastics in vietnam

Saying no to plastics in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government has been actively teaming up with the business community to reduce plastic waste by implementing different models of the circular economy, with an aim towards achieving sustainable development. Kim Hao reports.
mekong delta farmers improve on tricks of the trade in climate battle

Mekong Delta farmers improve on tricks of the trade in climate battle

The impact of climate change on agriculture and aquaculture in the Mekong Delta region over the years is forcing local farmers and enterprises to adapt by implementing more effective solutions. Phi Nguyen reports.
aspirations for an agricultural cycle of sustainability

Aspirations for an agricultural cycle of sustainability

Circular economic models being applied in Vietnamese agriculture are increasingly popular, while also helping to ensure the sector develops in a sustainable manner. Phuong Hao reports.
global trends see asian powers quitting coal

Global trends see Asian powers quitting coal

Cheaper renewables, improved technology, and risks over reputation, financial performance, and the environment are driving transition. Tim Buckley, director of Energy Finance Studies at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis of Australasia, writes about Asian banks joining the growing number of major financial institutions exiting coal – now 112 and counting.
renewables rise to energy challenge

Renewables rise to energy challenge

A big story in the Vietnamese energy sector is the rise of renewables, with the surge in wind and solar power deployment and the total number of registered renewable energy projects skyrocketing thanks to positive government policies to meet the increasing demand and commit Vietnam to green growth. Phuong Thu reports.
strong demand for high end property

Strong demand for high-end property

With robust economic growth in Vietnam for the past several years, foreign buyers are diving into the real estate market as is evident by the pent-up demand from those looking to buy. Bich Ngoc reports on the most attractive segments so far for overseas buyers.
cement makers turn to alternate fuels

Cement makers turn to alternate fuels

Through simultaneous energy recovery and material recycling of alternative fuels, the Vietnamese cement sector looks to be on the right track towards achieving sustainable development goals.
doing more with less by akzonobel innovations

Doing more with less by AkzoNobel innovations

At the heart of all activities by AkzoNobel, the leading global paint and coating company, is the goal to keep our planet cooler and more circular.
herbal cultivation for sustainability

Herbal cultivation for sustainability

Vietnamese drugmakers are betting on an inclusive business model to shore up sustainable growth amid stiffening competition.
adapting the mekong delta for a green future

Adapting the Mekong Delta for a green future

The Mekong Delta region, known as the rice bowl of Vietnam, is now under serious attack from climate change and heavy salt intrusion. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, writes about the current situation and actions government can take to enable international finance while ensuring the sustainable development of the delta.
vietnam extends global reach through g7 coffee

Vietnam extends global reach through G7 coffee

Not only an appealing ­destination to domestic and ­foreign investors, Vietnam has also been proactive in serving global consumers with quality and high-value products.
preserving central vietnams beauty

Preserving central Vietnam’s beauty

The rapid rise of Vietnam’s tourism industry has made vital contributions to the socio-economic development of the central region. However, this heightened economic importance of tourism at a time of limited resources has resulted in great pressure on the environment. Hoai Thanh reports.