coca cola foundation funds plastic waste management project

Coca-Cola Foundation funds plastic waste management project

The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced funding for the "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on the circular economy model” project led by GreenHub in collaboration with Can Gio People's Committee.
green economy forum exhibition 2022 enhances cooperation in circular economy

Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2022 enhances cooperation in circular economy

The circular economy, green tourism, renewable energy, smart cities, sustainable agriculture, water treatment, and more green economy-related topics are being discussed at the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) 2022 organised by Eurocham Vietnam from November 28 to 30 in Ho Chi Minh City.
harnessing young talent for net zero

Harnessing young talent for net-zero

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.
vietwater and propak vietnam 2022 set out to enhance circular economy

VietWater and ProPak Vietnam 2022 set out to enhance circular economy

Water management and packaging are both important chains in the circular economy and the main industries present at VietWater and ProPak Vietnam from November 9 to 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.
unilever vietnam to collect 12000 tonnes of plastic waste

Unilever Vietnam to collect 12,000 tonnes of plastic waste

Plastic waste segregation at source is critical in bringing plastic back to serve business activities while promoting the Circular Economy model in Vietnam. Collecting and processing more plastic waste than packaging sold in the market is also a commitment that Unilever needs to achieve by 2025.
insee ecocycle 2022 conference showcases collaboration with key partners

INSEE Ecocycle 2022 conference showcases collaboration with key partners

INSEE, the leading cement maker in Vietnam, and its partners have shown strong commitments to fulfil 'Net Zero' by 2050.
looking for green procurement solutions in public investment

Looking for green procurement solutions in public investment

Renovating the country's growth model towards green procurement, sustainable development, green growth, and the circular economy is an essential solution in the battle to fight climate change, according to a recent workshop.
from waste to wealth circular economic prospects

From waste to wealth: circular economic prospects

As environmental concerns rise and resources deplete, businesses and individuals need to shift towards a new model of consumption which can support the economy and help the planet: the circular economy. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, looks at the possibilities as well as the challenges that everyone should be aware of.
coca cola vietnam introduces 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles

Coca-Cola Vietnam introduces 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles

Coca-Cola Vietnam is taking a meaningful step towards supporting a circular economy by introducing bottles made from 100 per cent recycled PET plastic (rPET) – excluding caps and labels – across the country.
developing a robust circular economy through the best practices of denmark

Developing a robust circular economy through the best practices of Denmark

A circular economy can help achieve sustainable development goals, effectively tackling climate change and mitigating the negative impacts on the environment. Carsten Baltzer Rode, deputy head of Mission at the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Huong Thuy about the practical experiences from Denmark in regards to circular business development.
solutions for developing circular businesses

Solutions for developing circular businesses

On August 19, the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM) in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark held the launching workshop report on The Circular Business Model: International experience and application in Vietnam.
partnerships key to green transition

Partnerships key to green transition

Biodiversity is declining faster than at any time in human history, and humanity is living in a climate emergency. Dao Xuan Lai, head of Climate Change and the Environment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, explains what Vietnamese companies can do in order to plan for the circular economy transition.
green standards top policies for fresh foreign ventures

Green standards top policies for fresh foreign ventures

Vietnam is becoming a destination for environmentally-friendly initiatives that can contribute to the circular economy. However, improvements from various sides will be necessary in order to lure truly sustainable investment.
vietnam can emulate japans circular economy vision

Vietnam can emulate Japan’s circular economy vision

Vietnam has set clear dual growth goals of becoming a high-income country by 2045 and meeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
long term action plans to service a circular economy

Long-term action plans to service a circular economy

Vietnam’s pursuit of a circular economy is offering numerous opportunities for businesses. However, in order for this new model to flourish, the government needs to create momentum.