thuan duc eyes more share of green packaging arena

Thuan Duc eyes more share of green packaging arena

A leading Vietnamese manufacturer of PP-woven shopping bags and cooler bags, Thuan Duc JSC, is investing in new tech to produce high-quality and greener products.
green development a solution to post pandemic recovery for businesses

Green development: A solution to post-pandemic recovery for businesses

At the 2022 Green Economy Forum – with the theme of Post-pandemic Adaptation and Development – in Ho Chi Minh City, all speakers agreed that Green Development is a solution that will coincide with future trends, helping businesses navigate their way out of the pandemic.
greener orientation in demand for izs

Greener orientation in demand for IZs

With the importance attached to Vietnam’s many industrial zones, attractive incentives towards green growth are necessary to move investors in the right direction.
green economics institute to cooperate with van thinh phat and medi hub

Green Economics Institute to cooperate with Van Thinh Phat and Medi Hub

The Green Economics Institute has implemented an initiative to improve the quality of community health and successfully connected it with sponsorship partners Van Thinh Phat Corporation and Medi Hub Japan to jointly run a pilot model research project in 24 districts of Ho Chi Minh City.
transforming energy in the race against climate change

Transforming energy in the race against climate change

Vietnam has set itself ambitious goals when it comes to climate neutrality, yet current schemes are being deemed insufficient by energy experts, who are now recommending following Europe’s framework for energy transition and carbon neutrality.
paying closer attention to low carbon emitting groups

Paying closer attention to low carbon-emitting groups

Paying attention to reducing greenhouse gases will be an urgent requirement for enterprises in Vietnam, in the context that the government is eager to issue policies to realise the commitment to reach net zero. In March 2021, the Politburo and the National Assembly reaffirmed Vietnam’s desire to become not only a more modern, industrialised economy, but also a key part of the global supply chain, and to get more of its working citizens firmly in the middle-income bracket.
vietnams dedicated path to net zero emissions

Vietnam’s dedicated path to net-zero emissions

Vietnam could make great strides in absorbing and leveraging new technologies as it transitions to a green economy, but it also faces major challenges related to financial, technical, and policy procedures. Rui Ludovino, first counsellor of Climate Action, Environment, Employment, and Social Policies at the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s journey to a greener economy and cooperation with the EU.
hospitality real estate gets the green light

Hospitality real estate gets the green light

The first four months of 2022 have seen a clear picture of hospitality real estate recovery after more than two years of a downturn – with tourist destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Danang, and Hanoi all reaping the benefits of the forward momentum.
huawei innovates nonstop to build greener world

Huawei innovates nonstop to build greener world

ICT innovation leader Huawei is committed to building green ICT infrastructure, accelerating the development of renewable energy, improving energy savings, and reducing emissions in a wide range of industries, all with the hope of promoting sustainable development within society at large.
us europe investors seek investment opportunities in hue da nang

US, Europe investors seek investment opportunities in Hue, Da Nang

Businesses from the US and Europe have been seeking investment opportunities and cooperation in tourism, agriculture, energy, environment for green growth in Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City, two key economic destinations and tourism hubs in central Viet Nam.
plaspics hunter contest looks for 1000 photos of plastic waste

Plaspics Hunter contest looks for 1000 photos of plastic waste

For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF), Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA), and the Centre for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub) have decided to jointly organise the Plaspics Hunter contest to find photos that reflect the reality of plastic waste through creative lenses. The contest is open for entries for one month from April 22.
seagate deepens sustainable datasphere commitments

Seagate deepens sustainable datasphere commitments

On April 22, Seagate Technology Holdings, a company for mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, pledged to power its global footprint with fully renewable energy by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
unilever and lazada introduce easy green in southeast asia on earth day

Unilever and Lazada introduce Easy Green in Southeast Asia on Earth Day

This Earth Day, Unilever announced Easy Green, a three-year exclusive e-commerce sustainability partnership with Lazada to enable easy access for millions of Vietnamese consumers who are adopting an eco-friendlier lifestyle.
vietnam eyes transition to green production for sustainable value

Vietnam eyes transition to green production for sustainable value

Economic sectors, localities and businesses should be considered the drivers of the nation's green growth and sustainable development strategy, experts have said.
ns bluescope vietnam announces its responsible sourcing strategy for the 2022 2030

NS Bluescope Vietnam announces its Responsible Sourcing Strategy for the 2022-2030

NS BlueScope Vietnam organised the Responsible Sourcing Forum on April 15 to announce its Responsible Sourcing Strategy for the 2022-2030 period to address climate change as well as introduced case studies demonstrating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and dealing with climate change.