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BASF innovation to make plastics last longer and reduce plastic waste
14-09-2021 07:00
Germany-based BASF, the world's largest chemical company, has developed innovative solutions to extend the life of plastics and reduce plastic waste for a zero-waste future.
Plastic tax proposal meets opposition
31-08-2021 18:24
Hyosung Vina Chemicals’ proposal to increase the imported tax for models of polypropylene is facing opposition from the Vietnam Plastics Association because they believe it will push manufacturing costs up and limit their expansion.
Fostering corporate responsibility in curbing plastic waste
18-08-2021 08:00
Plastics remain one of the most-used materials for consumer goods packaging. To curb the ever-growing amount of hardly degradable plastics, Vietnamese enterprises shall be made more responsible for their packaging and the recycling thereof. VIR’s Kim Oanh spoke with Phan Tuan Hung, director general of the Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, about the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility concept and related challenges.
Plastic enterprises suggest isolating F0 cases at work
14-08-2021 17:50
The Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) suggested to the government to consider debt extensions, tax reductions, and to isolate F0 cases at the workplaces.
Finding the right approach to lower marine plastic pollution
07-06-2021 13:00
Implementing subprojects of the Rethinking Plastics Project to collect marine litter in Phu Yen and manage ship waste at Cat Lai Port will promote the conservation of the Vietnamese marine environment.
Curbing single-use plastic conundrum in Vietnam
07-06-2021 11:00
Vietnam and several countries in Southeast Asia are taking a raft of measures to minimise plastic waste pollution, particularly cushioning the use of single-use plastics and leveraging local resources as well as external support.
Bringing tried-and-tested EU know-how to bear in Vietnam
07-06-2021 09:00
Discussing European Union’s ambitions to combat plastic pollution, Rui Ludovino, first counsellor of Climate Action, Environment, Employment, and Social Policies at the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, shared with Tom Nguyen how the Rethinking Plastics Project is supporting Vietnam in cleaning up its marine environment.
Clearing up the future of the planet
07-06-2021 07:00
There could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, warned the Ellen MacArthur Foundation five years ago. Today, this warning still holds value if business continues as usual. The G20, inter-regional projects like Rethinking Plastics, and groups of scientists have taken the initiative and are trying their utmost to reduce marine litter and protect the future of our ocean as well as ourselves.
Paper, packaging firms see bright prospects ahead
17-05-2021 09:36
Paper and packaging enterprises are optimistic about their prospects this year thanks to Vietnam's stable business situation.
Rethinking Plastics kick-off workshop of pilot activities
21-04-2021 12:54
The kick-off workshop for the Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter Project took place on April 9 in Hanoi, highlighting important policy developments and four pilot projects currently underway, to jointly address the concerning plastic pollution issue in Vietnam.
Supermarkets hammer out details on future of plastics
05-04-2021 12:50
A pilot project on establishing a plastic alliance of Vietnamese supermarkets and shepherding the retail industry towards the more sustainable production and consumption of plastics was launched on March 31 by the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, along with the Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi.
Practical solutions found to combat waste pollution
28-03-2021 21:52
Vietnamese students have joined forces with industry mentors to present innovative solutions to combat plastic waste at eProjects Innovation Showcase.
Hopes escalating for post-pandemic growth in M&A
25-03-2021 10:00
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions, though rather muted in the beginning months of 2021, are expected to revive on the back of both vaccination programmes and legislative changes.
An Phat Holdings pursuing community growth and active diplomacy
12-03-2021 12:26
Since its establishment in 2017, An Phat Holdings has been collaborating with Hai Duong province’s management authority to effectively promote diplomatic relations and has become the first choice to represent the local business community in welcoming foreign delegations to the province like the high-level delegation from North Korea or the Governor of Nebraska (US).
Overseas packaging groups expand towards Vietnam
06-03-2021 08:00
Amid the ever-growing trend of eco-friendly packaging materials and waste reduction, foreign investors are looking into Vietnam’s packaging industry to further expand their operations and boost business in the region via mergers and acquisitions.
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