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Draft changes to solar power regulations
03-06-2019 08:53
In April 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) made available the third draft of the decision of the prime minister on mechanisms to encourage the development of solar power projects in Vietnam.
Aspirations for an agricultural cycle of sustainability
30-05-2019 14:00
Circular economic models being applied in Vietnamese agriculture are increasingly popular, while also helping to ensure the sector develops in a sustainable manner. Phuong Hao reports.
Public and private sector join hands to accelerate green growth
30-05-2019 08:14
Given the country’s investment deficit regarding sustainable development projects, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that open up opportunities for private investment into economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable projects, delivering jobs, inclusive growth, as well as helping underpin the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
CUBIC Architects: Lack of green breathing in Vietnamese cities
30-05-2019 08:08
As there is growing pressure on urban areas, there is higher and higher demand for green architecture.
Herbal cultivation for sustainability
29-05-2019 16:00
Vietnamese drugmakers are betting on an inclusive business model to shore up sustainable growth amid stiffening competition.
adidas announces next phase in fight for the oceans
29-05-2019 10:28
Global sports shoe giant adidas today announced that the Run for the Oceans global initiative will return once again on World Oceans Day (June 8, 2019) with the increased goal of raising $1.5 million to continue to invest in the education of future generations on the issue of marine plastic pollution.
Businesses are the soul of CSI
27-05-2019 16:39
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on May 21 kicked off the Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) 2019 to evaluate sustainable enterprises and select the best media articles covering corporate sustainable development initiatives in 2019.
Carlsberg and the journey of “brewing with purpose”
27-05-2019 09:18
Global brewing giant Carlsberg has posted considerable results in its sustainability programme, leading the way for others to follow as an example of a major company successfully working towards targets such as a zero carbon footprint and zero water waste.
International funds for Ho Chi Minh City sustainable urban development
19-05-2019 17:55
Ho Chi Minh City is going to get the first credit package of $125 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen institutional foundations for sustainable urban development.
Vietnam smart city drive in full swing
16-05-2019 12:33
As Vietnam’s cities and provinces are ramping up efforts with new action plans to realise the smart city dream, international tech giants are moving faster with new ambitious business plans. Bich Thuy reports.
Ensuring data helps in decision-making
16-05-2019 12:32
In the tech and business world, few terms generate more excitement and interest than “big data”. Bringing huge analytic power to business and government, big data can be leveraged to generate huge sales and bold new models for business and large-scale projects. Howard Wang, Chief Information Officer for Aden Group, shares some insights on the right (and wrong) ways to use big data.
The smart home future on the horizon
16-05-2019 08:05
With the support of technology, domestic companies have been contributing to building a smarter and better life for Vietnamese people via smart homes. Phuong Hao reports.
Digital predictions for ASEAN 2025
16-05-2019 08:05
During the 32nd ASEAN Summit held in Singapore last year, the region agreed to establish the ASEAN Smart Cities Network. The pilot kick-starting this work has seen 26 cities from the 10 countries involved work towards a common goal of smart and sustainable urban development, bringing locations closer than ever before. Integral to this is the aim to harness opportunities from disruptive digital technologies in order to equip people with the right skillsets to build a future-ready and smarter ASEAN bloc.
Reaching the next level of high-quality growth
15-05-2019 13:38
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution sweeping across the globe, Vietnam boasts favourable conditions to apply the new technologies that come with it. Pham Hoang Mai, director general of the Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Ministry of Planning and Investment, analysed the country’s potential and outlines the solutions to develop Vietnam into a true Industry 4.0 nation.
Forging a path towards 4.0 sustainability
13-05-2019 08:50
Raising technological capabilities has become an inevitable trend now that Industry 4.0 is gaining traction across the board, casting profound impact across all aspects of life. Vo Tan Long, technology consulting partner at PwC Consulting Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Dinh Thuy about the main points for businesses in the digital age, particularly those operating in finance and banking.
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