loc troi group innovates biological products and applies green development

Loc Troi Group innovates biological products and applies green development

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Loc Troi Group innovates biological products, applying circular economy and green development, according to CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan at VIR's Sustainable Development conference in Hanoi on November 16.
implementation of the circular economy in vietnam

Implementation of the circular economy in Vietnam

The circular economy concept was developed as a forward-looking solution for society in the face of escalating environmental pollution and resource depletion. Le Khanh Lam, chairman of RSM Vietnam, offers an overview of how the country is implementing a number of innovative manufacturing and business models that are geared towards a circular economy.
four key strategies to steer thailand towards a low carbon society

Four key strategies to steer Thailand towards a low-carbon society

The government and private sector have proposed four key strategies to position Thailand as a low-carbon society, namely the acceleration of nationally determined contributions (NDC) and the circular economy, a push for renewable energy, and a just transition.
businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

Businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

The circular economy is a strong development trend in countries around the world, including Vietnam, entailing myriad benefits for the environment, economy, and society. Experts, however, assume that besides favourable factors, the transition to a circular economy faces multiple challenges.
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.
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.
robust strategy can aid circular economy

Robust strategy can aid circular economy

Vietnam’s ambition to build a circular economy will be backed by a national action plan, with specific criteria for businesses to join and apply related solutions.
unilever and central retail team up on plastic waste

Unilever and Central Retail team up on plastic waste

A ceremony on August 23 to launch a cooperative agreement between Unilever Vietnam and Central Retail Vietnam on plastic waste segregation is indicative of their joint commitment to alleviate the current burden on the environment and bring the ideals of the circular economy to fruition.
vietnam prepares for eus sustainable textiles overhaul

Vietnam prepares for EU’s sustainable textiles overhaul

As the European Union attempts to transition to a more sustainable and circular economy, exporting nations will confront new laws and criteria to access the EU market, notably when it comes to garments and textiles.
key enterprises plug circular economy shift

Key enterprises plug circular economy shift

Company leaders have highlighted the need for a balanced approach of incentives and penalties as Vietnam’s business community explores a circular economy model.
photo contest 2023 circular economy is underway

Photo Contest 2023: Circular Economy is underway

On July 15, Environment Magazine and C asean, together with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, launched the Photo Contest 2023: Circular Economy in Hanoi.
alba group asia and vietcycle present bicycles to plastic waste collection network

ALBA Group Asia and VietCycle present bicycles to plastic waste collection network

On July 17, representatives of ALBA, a globally renowned environmental service provider for top-quality recycling and smart waste management solutions, and VietCycle, a plastic waste collection network with recycling experience in northern Vietnam, donated 15 bicycles to plastic waste collection network members.
unilever vietnam brings circular economy to life

Unilever Vietnam brings circular economy to life

Unilever Vietnam and the People’s Committee of District 7 in Ho Chi Minh City have recently partnered to promote plastic waste segregation at home among the local community for better collection and recycling.
unilever promotes series of activities on environmental protection

Unilever promotes series of activities on environmental protection

In celebration of World Environment Day, Unilever Vietnam is joining with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) to launch a campaign to clean up the environment by tackling plastic pollution and regenerating nature in Vietnam.
seminar held on recycling plastic waste

Seminar held on recycling plastic waste

Responding to World Environment Day 2023, the Centre of Natural Resources and Environment Communications, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, held a seminar on May 18 on policy and technology for recycling plastic scrap to produce recycled PET, while driving the circular economy.