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.
students talk sustainable future at scg sharing the dream asean camp

Students talk sustainable future at SCG Sharing the Dream ASEAN Camp

With a vision of creating collaboration in all sectors in the ASEAN to forge a sustainable future, for the first time, SCG – one of the leading conglomerates in the ASEAN – brought together 73 students from seven countries across the ASEAN for the five-day SCG Sharing the Dream ASEAN Camp 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
smart energy forum showcased optimising vietnam power

Smart Energy Forum showcased optimising Vietnam power

The energy landscape is in a transition towards more flexible and sustainable energy systems and Vietnam is looking to shift its energy mix away from fossil fuels to meet its increasing demand and ensure energy security.
long son petrochemical complex to be scgs model for circular economy

Long Son Petrochemical Complex to be SCG's model for circular economy

Thailand's leading industrial conglomerate SCG wants to turn the $5.4 billion Long Son Petrochemical project in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau into a model for the circular economy.
smart cities put vietnam on path to sustainability

Smart cities put Vietnam on path to sustainability

Vietnam is now trying to develop a number of its urban areas into smart cities. Adam Ward, country representative for Vietnam at the Global Green Growth Institute, gives an insight into how Vietnam can ensure both economic growth and the creation of green and smart cities.
wha industrial zone erected as model of sustainability

WHA Industrial Zone erected as model of sustainability

Growing environmental awareness is prompting some of the biggest industrial estate operators to take measures to protect vital water resources in Vietnam.
dulux professional supports vietnam property awards for third year

Dulux Professional supports Vietnam Property Awards for third year

Dulux Professional from the leading global paints and coatings company AkzoNobel is honoured to support Vietnamese real estate businesses as the silver sponsor of Vietnam Property Awards 2019 for the third consecutive year to make Vietnam the most prestigious real estate playground and accelerate the development of the local real estate market.
hoiana integrated resort to boost sustainability

Hoiana integrated resort to boost sustainability

Central Vietnam is fast emerging as the new hot tourist destination in Asia, and its position as a must-visit destination will be further cemented with the opening of Hoiana, the giant $4 billion venture in Hoi An. The group’s COO, Steve Wolstenholme, told VIR’s Phuong Thu about its commitment to protect the rich culture and natural beauty of the local area while making a positive contribution to the local community and surrounding region.
vietnams healthcare sector acts to reduce plastic waste

Vietnam’s healthcare sector acts to reduce plastic waste

The Ministry of Health on August 15 held an online conference with 63 cities and provinces on taking measures to lower plastic waste in the healthcare sector.
agriculture capitalising from private investment

Agriculture capitalising from private investment

Private sector investment has recently surged in the field of agriculture, contributing to building sustainability in the sector across Vietnam. Phuong Hao reports.
prudential and wwf vietnam team to build zero plastic waste community

Prudential and WWF Vietnam team to build zero plastic waste community

An event held in Danang city last week attracted more than 800 volunteers to clean Kim Lien Beach in the city in relentless efforts towards shaping a zero plastic waste community.
plastic waste reduction strictly urged at vietnamese hospitals

Plastic waste reduction strictly urged at Vietnamese hospitals

Domestic and foreign-invested hospitals in Vietnam will have to take stern action to reduce plastic waste in line with the Ministry of Health's latest-issued Document No.08/CT-BYT.
end of the road for bathroom miniatures as ihg goes bulk size

End of the road for bathroom miniatures as IHG goes bulk-size

Building on its efforts to reduce plastic waste as part of a broader sustainability agenda, this pledge makes IHG the first global hotel company to commit all brands to removing bathroom miniatures in favour of bulk-size amenities. IHG takes this industry-leading step to remove 200 million miniatures from estate each year.
new joint industry project launched to cut wind energy costs

New Joint Industry Project launched to cut wind energy costs

DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, is calling on wind energy stakeholders to join a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging (LIDAR) to measure wind speed turbulence intensity for various applications in the wind industry.
novaland listed on vietnam sustainability index

Novaland listed on Vietnam Sustainability Index

Key property developer Novaland Group's shares have one more time been named in the Vietnam Sustainability Index (VNSI) this July.