environmental

Stricter rules ahead for environment

October 30, 2021 | 11:00

In July, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a draft decree on the implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection (LoEP) for public comment. The draft decree outlines details on the law’s new concept of environmental permits, which will govern the environmental implications of specific investment projects.

Focusing on compliance of social-led governance criteria

May 15, 2021 | 08:00

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are internationally seen as the foundation of long-term sustainable growth. Robust ESG initiatives could thus help companies access a larger pool of high-quality capital, especially from value

Hai Duong locals up in arms over new JAKS power plant

December 24, 2020 | 10:00

Amid accusations from local people of dust invasions, environmental pollution, and signs of natural resource exploitation, the Hai Duong coal-fired thermal plant from Malaysian group JAKS could face penalties if the result of an environmental monitoring investigation falls on the side of at-risk locals.

Environmental changes driving era of responsibility

December 17, 2020 | 10:00

While Vietnam has so far succeeded in battling the pandemic, realising sustainable development with everyone on board is a much more difficult task as the threat of environmental changes seems less tangible and requires the participation of all stakeholders in the country.

Bankers are the leaders in ESG criteria implementation

December 07, 2020 | 16:00

Implementing and meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria is not easy in the Vietnamese market.

Blaze reignites city relocation debate

September 12, 2019 | 10:03

The serious fire at Rang Dong’s factory and the resulting environmental and health hazards in the areas has once again brought the removal of hundreds of polluting factories from the capital to the agenda. Anh Huong reports.

Tidying up one bottle at a time

May 29, 2019 | 10:11

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental challenges which have prompted the country to develop a circular economy with less pollution, and reuse and recycling of products based on international experience. Thanh Thu reports.

Firms urged to increase awareness of environmental protection

March 14, 2019 | 12:04

Vietnamese firms should increase their awareness of environmental protection to achieve sustainable development amidst rapid global integration, heard a forum in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Novotel Phu Quoc Resort promotes environmental awareness

July 13, 2018 | 16:58

Duc Hanh interviews Antonette E. Mitschiener, director of Sales and Marketing at Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, to hear her insider view on operating coastal hotels in Vietnam.

Lee&Man relapses into environmental violations for the third time

April 11, 2018 | 16:44

Residents living near the Lee&Man paper manufacturing factory continue to complain about the pollution and noise caused by the factory.

L’Espace film month celebrates environmental days in March

March 12, 2018 | 12:29

The French environmental documentary entitled Demain (Tomorrow) will be shown at the French Cultural Centre (L’espace) on March 31. It is one of eight documentaries the centre will screen this month in honour of several international environmental days.