solutions towards sustainable urban transport development

Solutions towards sustainable urban transport development

Despite actions to develop urban transport infrastructure, Vietnam still faces many obstacles on the path. Nguyen Ngoc Dong, Deputy Minister of Transport, writes about international lessons and future orientations to increase both efficiency and sustainability.
common ambitions emerging for more sustainable healthcare

Common ambitions emerging for more sustainable healthcare

Vietnam is facing growing demands for high-quality healthcare amid rising challenges and disease burdens, with the health sector being urged to intensify international cooperation to solve them. Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long writes about the orientation in international cooperation to promote sustainability in healthcare.
asean sectoral bodies release asean taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN sectoral bodies release ASEAN Taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN finance sectoral bodies today achieved a milestone towards meeting Paris Agreement commitments by introducing a common language across ASEAN for financing sustainable economic activities.
unilever vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of cop26

Unilever Vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of COP26

In the context of the United Natons' Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Hoang Anh talked with Do Thai Vuong, vice president of Sustainable Development and Communications at Unilever Vietnam about the company's plastic management strategy to reach its net-zero target by 2030.
vietnam joining to clear commitments to phase out coal power

Vietnam joining to clear commitments to phase out coal power

A 190-strong coalition, including Vietnam, has agreed to both phase out coal power and end support for new coal power plants.
standard chartered vietnam commits mous worth 85 billion for green projects

Standard Chartered Vietnam commits MoUs worth $8.5 billion for green projects

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has recently committed MoUs worth up to $8.5 billion in sustainable financing for three Vietnamese businesses namely T&T Group, Geleximco Group and Van Lang Investment and Education Management Corporation, to support their sustainability goals.
unitek provides global sustainable solutions for renewable energy projects in vietnam

Unitek provides global sustainable solutions for renewable energy projects in Vietnam

As one of the world's three regions with the most thunderstorms and lightning, Vietnam’s solar and wind power investors and developers should be careful when choosing solutions and suppliers for their direct and transmitted lightning protection systems.
encouraging green growth strategies for vietnams industries

Encouraging green growth strategies for Vietnam’s industries

The transition to net zero and a green economy would yield great rewards in climate and sustainability terms. Nguyen Chi Dung, Vietnam’s Minister of Planning and Investment, explains how relevant local authorities can work collaboratively to turn the National Green Growth Strategy into action.
partners pledge 665 million to support green recovery in asean

Partners pledge $665 million to support green recovery in ASEAN

Four partners have collectively pledged $665 million towards a platform managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that aims to mobilise an additional $7 billion for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia and accelerate the region’s green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
nordic companies committed to building businesses in vietnam

Nordic companies committed to building businesses in Vietnam

Despite the significant challenges of the last few months, Nordic companies have remained resilient and committed to building their businesses in Vietnam.
vietnams green growth strategy contributes to post covid 19 economic recovery

Vietnam's green growth strategy contributes to post-COVID-19 economic recovery

Green growth remains a national strategy despite the pandemic, playing an important role in Vietnam's economic recovery.
sabic supports vietnamese communities with long term access to safe drinking

SABIC supports Vietnamese communities with long-term access to safe drinking

SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has just donated VND422 million ($18,350), towards water filtration systems in 13 schools, ensuring access to safe drinking water for over 7,300 people.
smes require 50 trillion investment to meet global net zero transition goals

SMEs require $50 trillion investment to meet global net-zero transition goals

Up to half of the estimated $100 trillion investment needed to deliver net-zero supply chains will have to be directed towards small- and medium-sized enterprises – highlighting the need for a new front in the battle to combat climate change, according to new research published today by HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
first fsc certification for non timber forest products in vietnam

First FSC certification for non-timber forest products in Vietnam

The Association of Forest Smallholder Forest Certification Groups of Quang Tri province received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, proving that they can supply sustainably harvested acacia wood logs and non-timber forest products of bamboo species in accordance with the FSC FM/CoC code.
encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has achieved big achievements in sustainable development, and is planning to focus more for future sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the overall journey of the sector and the role of private providers.