Localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution
December 25, 2023 | 15:55
Ten localities in Vietnam are taking actions to fight plastic pollution under Plastic Smart Cities (PSC), an initiative put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Setting benchmarks for sustainability
December 14, 2023 | 11:16
Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most rapidly growing consumer economies. However, this growth has also ushered in a substantial waste problem.
Global treaty in sight for plastics battle
August 02, 2023 | 10:29
Vietnam is joining the world’s efforts to formulate a legally binding treaty about plastic pollution, which has become a big menace for the country’s national development.
AEON determined to fortify green lifestyle
June 29, 2022 | 14:21
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.
Starbucks CSR initiatives gather pace
June 29, 2022 | 13:00
The food and beverage sector in Vietnam is looking to capitalise on the economic recovery by kickstarting goals in corporate social responsibility. Patricia Marques, general manager of Starbucks Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Quang Bao how the company is attempting to push forward with more initiatives in the name of sustainable development.
Getting to grips with the plastics scourge
June 17, 2022 | 23:00
Through campaigns and awareness-raising efforts, Vietnamese authorities and businesses are taking steps to limit plastic usage or promote recycling, with newly-ratified legislation helping to shift from a linear economy towards a circular economy.
Crafting a preferential plastics policy for businesses to grasp their crucial role
June 14, 2022 | 13:00
Assoc Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, general director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment shared with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about his desire to accompany businesses in providing reasonable advice and policies to build a circular economy for plastics by 2030.
Promoting circular economy from white pollution reduction
June 05, 2022 | 12:54
With as much as 400 million tonnes of additional plastic waste produced worldwide every year, Vietnam has committed to help solve this issue, and VIR will discuss the important topic in its upcoming series of talk shows, starting from June 6, 2022.
Nestlé MILO joins forces with MoNRE to kick off Environment Day 2022
May 11, 2022 | 16:30
Nestlé MILO accompanied the Communication Centre and Hanoi Department of Education and Training to organise the launch of the Environment Day 2022 on May 10.
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