07-07-2022 15:22
All members of the Appraisal Council reached a consensus and approved Thai Nguyen's master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, at the recent conference at the Ministry of Planning and Investment's (MPI) headquarters.
07-07-2022 10:49
Around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flows into the oceans each year – a figure set to nearly triple by 2040. Now more than ever, nations and various organisations are springing into action in an attempt to accelerate an efficient circular economy in order to help save the planet.
07-07-2022 08:00
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences has received the EDGE certificate for green building standards at the beginning of July.
06-07-2022 15:49
Creating favourable mechanisms for developing integrated eco-industrial parks is expected to make these investments more appealing to large foreign groups.
06-07-2022 09:49
With the gates of international airports open again, tourists from around the world are utilising new modes of travelling, such as by combining their work and journeys. Thanks to modern applications backed by blockchains, such approach is no vision of the future anymore.
05-07-2022 10:45
The circular economy is essential for all businesses as well as people. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO of SCG told VIR’s Nguyen Huong how this company collaborates with relevant partners to promote this kind of development model and aim for net zero emissions.
05-07-2022 09:51
During its 10-year journey in Vietnam, AEON has strived to fulfil its commitment to promote green consumption by offering environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic bags and single-use plastic products, demonstrating the role of one of the leading retailers in Vietnam.
05-07-2022 09:47
Plastic pollution is more than an environmental challenge. It is a humanitarian crisis that threatens people’s livelihoods and harms the health and wellbeing of those who are most vulnerable and marginalised.
02-07-2022 20:57
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) organised two training workshops for enterprises to improve competition capacity via technology and design as well as decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
01-07-2022 17:22
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting in London on June 30 (local time) with UK Cabinet Office Minister and President for 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma who expressed impression at Vietnam’s determination in transition to green and renewable energy.
01-07-2022 13:11
Farming in Vietnam is changing and has to change for many reasons. It must adapt to the effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme heat, flood, and drought risks. Agro-chemicals and straw burning lead to pollution, and drainage water from aquaculture ponds can be treated and re-used. Groundwater is often used unsustainably, so water-use efficiency has to improve. In addition, farmers’ incomes are often too low, and young people are migrating out to cities because they may have a better future there.
29-06-2022 14:21
As many companies are trying to promote sustainable development and a greener world, AEON Vietnam is trying to contribute its share. Nguyen Bang Lang, in charge of Sustainable Development at AEON Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Tra My initiatives to reduce single-use plastics at one of the largest retailers in Vietnam.
26-06-2022 12:52
Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Vietnam to achieve its environmental objectives.
25-06-2022 11:43
AMATA will contribute to global efforts in tackling climate change. It voluntarily took action in 2020 when it set targets to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by a total of 5 per cent in 2022 and 7 per cent in 2025.
25-06-2022 11:42
With competition for rents, services, and building quality, the emergence of green offices and hybrid or agile working is attracting tenants. Matthew Powell, director of Savills Hanoi, and Hoang Nguyet Minh, senior director of Savills Hanoi’s Commercial Leasing, shared the latest insights and trends for Hanoi’s office market and discussed solutions for pressing occupier concerns.