22-07-2019 05:30
Global Cement Magazine has ranked Vietnam one of the top five cement makers worldwide in terms of production capacity, and the country has just become the top cement exporter globally. Cement sector development, however, has been impeded by diverse problems such as loosened links among cement companies, or patchy development. Bao C. Nguyen, CEO of Fico-YTL Cement, assesses the industry’s current situation and explains how the countryt can promote its further sustainable development.
18-07-2019 12:37
Vietnam on July 17 shared its experience in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into building plan and strategy for socio-economic development at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)’s High-level Segment.
09-07-2019 14:00
One of the biggest American producers of non-alcoholic beverages is capitalising on the first-comer advantage to expand its operation in Vietnam and foster a strong commitment towards sustainable development.
02-07-2019 23:38
The Vietnamese mechanical industry has the potential to catch up with the sustainable development of the worldwide industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. A close partner to this industry throughout the years, MTA Vietnam 2019 will help catch up with global industrial innovation.
02-07-2019 16:55
The UNESCO Forum on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education opened in Hanoi on July 2, gathering over 350 leaders, policymakers, experts and educators from more than 100 countries.
02-07-2019 15:15
Vietnam and the European Union signed a free trade agreement, opening opportunities to boost trade between the euro bloc and one of Southeast Asia’s biggest manufacturing nations. As one of the earliest European investors in Vietnam, Brian Hull, country managing director of ABB in Vietnam, told VIR’s Phuong Thu about the high potential of the new wave of green projects contributing to Vietnam's sustainable development.
02-07-2019 13:00
Overcoming the plethora of obstacles and difficulties to achieve green and sustainable development has been a long-term strategic goal that many generations of leaders in the central coast province of Phu Yen have been pursuing with great ambition. Going from a purely agricultural province 30 years ago, agriculture has gradually narrowed to make room for other industries and services.
26-06-2019 17:03
More than 10 million people were yet to be covered by health insurance as of May 2019, it was reported at an online discussion on sustainable development of health insurance held by the Government portal on June 25.
26-06-2019 11:00
At the mid-term VBF 2019 the largest foreign business organisations from the EU, US, Korea, and Japan submitted recommendations to enhance private sector participation in Vietnam's drive for sustainable growth.
25-06-2019 14:46
In the last two years, Hanwha, one of the top 10 economic groups in Korea, has been ramping up its investment in Vietnam’s diverse industries, particularly in finance.
24-06-2019 08:30
As Schneider Electric continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Vietnam, the French corporation repeated its commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable future, driven by Industry 4.0 technologies. Morgan Duarte, new director of Schneider Electric IT Vietnam and vice president of Schneider Electric Vietnam, shared his thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
23-06-2019 16:09
All FECON projects have contributed to gearing Vietnamese infrastructure towards sustainable development.
23-06-2019 10:35
Nestlé Vietnam, one of the top 10 businesses in Vietnam honoured for sustainable development, has eagerly joined the movement on reducing plastic waste which was recently launched by the prime minister and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
21-06-2019 16:51
The aviation sector must solve the problem of hi-tech personnel shortage if it wants to achieve sustainable development in the years ahead.
21-06-2019 10:59
A leader in the design and operation of waste management facilities is taking a more prominent role in environmental protection to help Vietnamese communities with its sustainable development goals.