The Hanoitimes - Vietnam has a unique opportunity to design an innovation ecosystem that leaves no one behind. Promoting inclusive innovation is essential for Vietnam to pursue rapid, sustainable growth and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, according to Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen. Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen. Photo: Baotainguyenmoitruong Vietnam is at a key turning point at which decisions made by government regarding the scale and speed of innovation, how it is generated and diffused, and who benefits, will be critical to the quality of growth and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Wiesen said at the Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2019 held in Hanoi on September 19. The UNDP official said in hailing Vietnam’s progress made in promoting innovation as evidenced by the proposals for the establishment of the National Innovation Center, the World Economic … [Read more...] about Inclusive innovation – key to sustainable growth: UNDP
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VN emerges in ‘sustainable growth’ race
Illustration photo Mr. Loc made the point while delivering a report on raising competitiveness of the private economy and strengthening PPP relations towards a more sustainable decade on September 12 in Ha Noi on the national conference on sustainable development Emerging Viet Nam Viet Nam was listed as one of the countries which did their best to attain a large number of achievements in sustainable growth. In 2018, according to the World Bank, Viet Nam ranked 69th out of 190 countries and territories in business environment. In the World Economic Forum’s list, Viet Nam was placed at 77th out of 140 countries and territories in competitiveness. Viet Nam was positioned at the 54th out of 162 countries and territories in sustainable growth only after Thailand in ASEAN. Hence, Viet Nam surpassed other countries with similar development standards in the race for sustainable growth. During the process, the Party and State took the leading role and the business circle served … [Read more...] about VN emerges in ‘sustainable growth’ race
Sustainable growth plays key role in Vietnam”s development
Sustainable growth is an inevitable part of the strategy to help Vietnam maintain economic development in the next few years. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung spoke about sustainable growth at the 2019 mid-term Vietnam Business Forum This was shared by Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at the 2019 mid-term Vietnam Business Forum in the morning of June 26. Accordingly, in addition to the target of accelerating economic development, sustainable growth helps Vietnam to be strong enough to keep pace with the other developed countries. In addition, sustainable growth also improves the relationship between growth and development, as well as between the economy and society. “Enterprises are the main force to reach the target of sustainable growth. They have the resources and technologies – and the knowledge to use them. Enterprises are essential for development,” Dung emphasised. In 2019’s first five months, the local economic performance remained … [Read more...] about Sustainable growth plays key role in Vietnam”s development
NA deputies bear responsibility for sustainable growth
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the point while addressing the opening ceremony of the conference on the National Assembly and sustainable development goals (SDGs) on December 17 in Da Nang. The event drew the attendance of NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam, and UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam Kamal Malhotra. The 2030 Agenda is a 15-year global framework centered on an ambitious set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 169 targets and over 230 indicators. The 2030 Agenda envisions a secure world free of poverty and hunger, with full and productive employment, access to quality education and universal health coverage, the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, and an end to environmental degradation. To fulfill the goals, the participation of the National Assembly, NA deputies, and deputies of People’s Councils at all levels … [Read more...] about NA deputies bear responsibility for sustainable growth
BOD professionalism and corporate governance key to sustainable growth
A professional board of directors (BOD) propagating good corporate governance are said to play a key role in creating sustainable business development, which in turn helps the nation to move up the middle-income ladder. How BOD can support companies’ pursuit of long-term sustainability in Vietnam’s fast-growing economy has been brought up at the discussions today at the Annual Corporate Governance Forum 2018 on “Governing for Sustainability.” The forum has been co-organised by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) and the Vietnam Corporate Governance Initiative (VCGI), in partnership with the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), and the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), and supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and the Government of Japan. The Annual Corporate Governance Forum discussed how the BOD can facilitate … [Read more...] about BOD professionalism and corporate governance key to sustainable growth