catapulting sustainable agriculture and growth

Catapulting sustainable agriculture and growth

The central region is cultivating suitable conditions for promoting high-tech agricultural development, an industry helping the region to court an influx of recent investment and laying the foundations for future sustainable development.
awards bestowed on bac a bank

Awards bestowed on BAC A BANK

Domestically-invested BAC A BANK has experienced the results of a glorious 25-year journey of operations thanks to a series of high-profile awards, further strengthening its foothold as the leader in providing investment consultancy for high-tech projects with sustainable development in mind. Thanh Dat reports.
think circular think heineken vietnam

Think circular, think HEINEKEN Vietnam

Following HEINEKEN Vietnam’s successful participation at the recent National Conference of Sustainable Development (NCSD) 2019 in Hanoi, VIR talked with the company’s newly-appointed managing director Jacco van der Linden to unveil more about the circular economy practices that HEINEKEN adopts and how they can benefit everyone.
groups striving for plastic reduction

Groups striving for plastic reduction

Responding to the government’s call to reduce plastic waste, many enterprises in Vietnam have actively implemented innovative solutions contributing to protecting the environment and looking towards sustainable development. Thu Hao reports.
vietnam hard pressed to maintain high human capital index in long term

Vietnam hard-pressed to maintain high human capital index in long term

Even though the human capital index (HCI) of Vietnam exceeds the global, regional, and even upper-middle-income country averages, the country also faces challenges in ensuring high-quality human resources as well as narrow the gap between ethnic minorities.  
working together to secure a green nation

Working together to secure a green nation

Developing greener urban areas is one of the key pillars in Vietnam’s journey to sustainable development. Adam Ward, country representative for Vietnam at the Global Green Growth Institute, delved into the issue, which is in line with the country’s international commitments.
plans afoot to curb poverty

Plans afoot to curb poverty

Together with the Southeast Asian region as a whole, Vietnam is placing rapid poverty reduction at the top of strong commitments to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aided by several excellent gains made over the past few years. Phuong Hao reports.  
vietnams climb up the ladder of sustainability

Vietnam’s climb up the ladder of sustainability

In pursuit of sustainable development, Vietnam has been carrying out activities to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which will fuel the country in reaching its high growth target in the following years.
national conference on sustainable development launched today

National conference on sustainable development launched today

The national conference on sustainable development titled “For a More Sustainable Future in the Next Decade” on September 12 is hoped to help the government and companies finding appropriate solutions to place Vietnam on track for sustainable development.
pm urges stepping up sustainable development in mekong delta

PM urges stepping up sustainable development in Mekong Delta

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has instructed competent agencies to promptly create regional coordination institutions and a sustainable development mechanism in the Mekong Delta.
local trend of sustainable development may threat hm and zara

Local trend of sustainable development may threat H&M and Zara

Despite being the second-largest polluters in the world, fast-fashion brands are growing at a tremendous pace in Vietnam.
urc vietnam promoting a culture of innovation

URC Vietnam promoting a culture of innovation

As a leading food and beverage player with a growing multinational presence through the ASEAN, China, and Oceania, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has created a culture of innovation focusing on a digital shift to remain open and adaptive to global trends towards sustainable development.
selective investing key for danang

Selective investing key for Danang

Consistent with its sustainable development journey, the central city of Danang is committed to promoting and attracting investment on a selective basis while constantly improving its efficiency, avoiding the wooing of funding at all costs.
vinh long holds promise for investors

Vinh Long holds promise for investors

On August 15, the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long will host a major investment promotion conference on co-operation for sustainable development. To mark the event, Lu Quang Ngoi, member of Vinh Long Party Standing Committee cum Deputy Chairman of Vinh Long People’s Committee, talked with VIR’s Huu Phuc about the province’s recent efforts to turn Vinh Long into a place to invest for international and domestic businesses.
vietnamese agriculture strengthened by ma

Vietnamese agriculture strengthened by M&A

With the country’s agricultural sector pursuing greater sustainable development, mergers and acquisitions are helping the sector create positive changes thanks in part to the support of high technology. Phuong Hao reports.