With the theme 'Promoting the Circular Economy in Việt Nam – From Plan to Action', the forum looked at mechanisms and innovative solutions, as well as the role of the private sector in creating a circular economy.
An exhibition on the Human Act Prize – an annual award organised by the Nhân Dân (People) newspaper in collaboration with the VCCorp – introduces community-oriented and sustainable programmes throughout the country.
Vo Van Hoan, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, received a delegation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the World Bank (WB) on November 11, seeking ways to promote Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable development based on green growth.
Poverty reduction is now one of Việt Nam’s three national target programmes, with the 2021–2025 phase aiming for a one to 1.5 per cent annual reduction in multidimensional poverty and a fall of over 3 per cent for ethnic minority households.
The US$5 million grant initiative, financed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), also aims to strengthen the ongoing partnership between Switzerland and the World Bank in advancing sustainable urban development in Việt Nam.
The Voices for Tomorrow: Documentary Film Festival for Sustainability, is being co hosted by the Goethe Institute Hà Nội and the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD).
Innovation is increasingly demonstrating its important role and becoming a breakthrough driving force, the “key” for rapid and sustainable development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while attending Vietnam Innovation Day 2024 and the 5th anniversary of the National Innovation Center (NIC) organized by the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Hanoi on October 1.
The opening of the Chinese market for crocodile exports from Vietnam will create a great opportunity for this sector to grow faster and more sustainably, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien told the media on September 4.
The Government leader urged the city's officials to gain a thorough understanding of the city's role, position, potential, and importance, as well as its mission as a leader, pioneer, an economic driver in the north central and central coastal regions.
The forum on agricultural restructuring, held in Hanoi on 28 August, concentrated on the formulation of solutions for the sustainable development of agricultural value chains and the promotion of the greening of Vietnamese agriculture.
The second Krông Pắk durian festival will be held from August 31 to September 2 in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk, aiming to honour durian growers, attract investment and promote the development of a sustainable durian ecosystem.
Việt Nam is currently among the countries with the highest pharmaceutical market value and growth rate globally. In 2023, the country’s pharmaceutical market was valued at approximately US$7 billion, with average consumption reaching US$70 per capita –10 times higher than in 2000.
Local and international researchers, practitioners and policy makers met to discuss innovative approaches to the challenges posed by digitalisation and climate change in developing countries at the International Conference on Economics, Law, and Government that wrapped up on Wednesday.
Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, with his deep knowledge about political and cultural theory and his holding of important positions, had a crucial role to play in cultural development
Việt Nam must continue to improve population quality, reduce regional disparities and ensure balanced and sustainable development for future generations.
Việt Nam must continue to improve population quality, reduce regional disparities and ensure balanced and sustainable development for future generations.
Green logistics development is no longer a trend, it is an inevitable requirement with activities throughout the stage of purchasing raw materials, production, distribution, delivery, waste treatment - throughout the entire business life cycle.
The region is set on developing modern infrastructure to connect businesses locally, to other regions and out to the world. It is fast tracking many significant strategies to improve the business environment and attract foreign-direct investment (FDI) enterprises.
