thai nguyens master plan for 2021 2030 got greenlit

Thai Nguyen's master plan for 2021-2030 got greenlit

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.
hitting green goals via capital and awareness

Hitting green goals via capital and awareness

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.
park hyatt phu quoc residences certified as edge green building

Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences certified as EDGE green building

Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences has received the EDGE certificate for green building standards at the beginning of July.
green industrial complexes at top of foreign led wishlist

Green industrial complexes at top of foreign-led wishlist

Creating favourable mechanisms for developing integrated eco-industrial parks is expected to make these investments more appealing to large foreign groups.
greener travels backed by web3 technologies

Greener travels backed by Web3 technologies

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.
attempting to balance green ideas with profit

Attempting to balance green ideas with profit

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.
aeon vietnam committed to more sustainable consumption

AEON Vietnam committed to more sustainable consumption

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.
increasing teamwork for green growth

Increasing teamwork for green growth

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.
usaid cooperates with mpi to ready enterprises for the future

USAID cooperates with MPI to ready enterprises for the future

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.
cop26 president hails vietnams determination in transition to green renewable energy

COP26 President hails Vietnam’s determination in transition to green, renewable energy

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.
ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

Ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

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.
aeon determined to fortify green lifestyle

AEON determined to fortify green lifestyle

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.
energy efficient buildings on the rise in vietnam

Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Vietnam

Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Vietnam to achieve its environmental objectives.
amata to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future

AMATA to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future

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.
rising demand for green certified office spaces and hybrid working expert perspectives

Rising demand for green-certified office spaces and hybrid working: Expert perspectives

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.