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The Hanoitimes - Vietnam is a signatory of many international commitments on trade, labor and other responsible business practice standards to guide domestic law. Responsible business should not be seen as another layer of regulation or as an administrative burden, but rather, an essential foundation for ensuring Vietnam’s continued economic, social and environmental development and better attracting foreign investment, participants at a national workshop have said. Speaking at national consultation workshop titled “Advancing responsible business practice in Viet Nam” in Hanoi on October 21, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen highlighted the opportunity for Vietnam to advance responsible business practice, which differs from corporate social responsibility (CSR), which is voluntary in nature. UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen speaks at the workshop. Photo: Minh Tuan The workshop was cohosted by the Government of Sweden, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and UNDP Vietnam to receive feedback and insights from representatives of the Government, businesses, business associations, development partners, UN agencies, NGOs, research and academic institutions. “Covid-19 has disclosed pre-existing inequalities and vulnerabilities in our systems, including in how we do business,” she said. “Vietnam has shown tremendous leadership in managing the pandemic. Recovering from and co-existing with Covid provides Vietnam with an opportunity to extend this leadership and build forward better, by rebuilding businesses that are responsible to the people and the environment. They can continue to drive economic growth without compromising sustainable development.” Why responsible business? According to Ms. Wiesen, in the first place, responsible business practice helps Vietnam to attract high-quality and sustainable investment which will contribute to both economic growth and the achievement of the Sustainable …

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The Hanoitimes - The ambassador suggested Vietnam develop a sustainable supporting industry, by increasing the competitiveness of the products, and advancing the efficiency of the production and automation processes. To seize opportunities from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, Vietnam needs to develop a sustainable supporting industry, and in this regard, Sweden is much experienced and willing to assist Vietnam, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe has stated. Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe speaks at the workshop. Photo: Swedish Embassy Addressing a workshop on enhancing competitiveness of the supporting industries in the context of supply chain diversification, hosted by the Swedish Embassy on October 27, the ambassador said: “Vietnam is in a unique position to strengthen its authority as a leading alternative manufacturing choice. However, Vietnam is facing a bigger challenge – increasing the value as part of the global supply chain, rather than increasing merely the trade volume.” To make this happen, the ambassador suggested Vietnam develop a sustainable supporting industry, by increasing the competitiveness of the products, as well as advancing the efficiency of the production and automation processes. “In order to stay competitive and relevant, Vietnam needs to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing.” A view of the workshop. Photo: Swedish Embassy Since Vietnam and Sweden established diplomatic relations in 1969, Swedish equipment and products of familiar names such as Volvo, ABB, Atlas Copco, Electrolux have been present in Vietnam, through early aid programs, and nowadays their direct investments. Sweden is considered one of the most sustainable and innovative countries in the world, ranking second in the Global Innovation Index. Swedish companies have a long history of providing world-class solutions to manufacturing and industrial applications. …

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World Luxury Hotel is labelled as the Oscar of tourism founded aiming to recognise and honour achievements of the hospitality sector. The prizes are based on public votes and classified in a diversity of categories, including national, regional, continental, and global levels. Launched in 2015, Le Méridien Saigon hotel has lured in plenty of arrivals across the globe. The accommodation includes 345 rooms, in which the number of suite rooms is 26 with a broad working space and views on the Saigon River. One of its impressive features is the 995-square-metre space for organising workshops, including five large rooms and a large lobby. All of its functional rooms are fully equipped with up-to-date sound and image devices, consisting of LCD projectors. Explore Spa is located on the ninth floor of the hotel. With the spa, customers can enjoy many services such as massage practices with high-end essential oils, infinite pool, and excellent saunas. Being inspired by the European spa culture, Explore Spa has brought a unique experience permeated by creativity and artistry for customers. Along with being the favourite destination of local customers, Explore Spa is also an ideal place for international arrivals that come to the hotel. “This is a great honour to Le Méridien Saigon. For us, no absolute recognitions can hold a candle to the satisfaction of customers. This achievement has added more beliefs for us and been also a motivation for our constant evolution despite the difficulties this year,” said Justin Malcolm, general manager of Le Méridien Saigon. Le Méridien Saigon is the first Le Méridien hotel and one of nine hotels of Marriot International in Vietnam. Locating on the shore of the Saigon River and right in the centre of the city, customers of the hotel could enjoy great views of the river and the whole city. From the hotel, arrivals take only a few minutes to come to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. By My Anh …

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