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In line with the direction of sustainable development and meeting international requirements for circular economy, the regional linkage strategy between Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces and cities aims at green exports. Strengthening regional linkages and harnessing the strengths of each province and city is crucial to promoting sustainable and green exports, according to experts at a forum on the subject held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25. The Forum on Strengthening Regional Linkages for Sustainable Green Exports in Vietnam brought together experts from various sectors to discuss key challenges and opportunities facing Vietnam's economy, given the global economic uncertainty and growing demand for sustainable products. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai addressed the event. Photos: Cong thuong newspaper Speaking at the forum, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said Vietnam's economy faced many challenges in the first … [Read more...] about Strengthening Vietnam’s regional linkages for sustainable green exports

Vietnam has lost textile and garment orders to Bangladesh and may be stripped of the position of the second largest exporter of apparel products in the world by the South Asian country due to its tardiness in green transition. Bangladesh has been quicker in greening supply chains. Its requirements to green supply chains have been made clear and improved its exporters’ competitiveness and opportunities to secure orders, Nguyen Minh Duy, general secretary of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, said at the “Green Linkage – Green Export” seminar held on Thursday. The seminar is part of the ongoing Ho Chi Minh Export Forum and Trade Fair 2023 held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. Bangladesh has up to 153 apparel factories meeting Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards as of this year and 500 others have filed for the LEED certification. The certification is based on a set of performance criteria that … [Read more...] about Vietnam apparel sector loses orders to Bangladesh due to slow green transition

Stride's mission is to expedite Vietnam's transition to a low-carbon economy by providing households and small businesses with eco-friendly solar energy solutions through accessible home-improvement projects that utilise smart-home technology and energy-efficient products. The cleantech firm empowers residential and small business consumers to embrace a clean energy future through an affordable, transparent, and straightforward payment system. Customers can conveniently finance eco-friendly home improvements and solar installations at the point of sale with zero interest. In the past two years, Stride has experienced remarkable growth in Vietnam as a pioneer in offering low-cost financing, complimentary insurance, independent quality assurance, and a seamless online consumer onboarding process. The company has witnessed a surge in interest from individuals and businesses eager to adopt affordable clean energy solutions and reduce energy costs. Stride tackles this demand head-on … [Read more...] about Stride secures $2 Million in seed funding

Vietnamese dairy giant Vinamilk had its first dairy factory and farm, which are located in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam, certified carbon-neutral according to the PAS 2060 standard. PAS 2060 is the internationally recognized specification for carbon neutrality published by the British Standards Institution. The certification was part of a ceremony to launch the dairy firm’s pathway to dairy net zero 2050 in the province last week. Besides, the certification made Vinamilk Vietnam’s first dairy company running both a dairy farm and a dairy factory meeting the PAS 2060 standards. The event marked a key milestone for the firm’s pioneer journey toward sustainable development. Nguyen Hanh Phuc, chairman of Vinamilk, delivers a speech at the launch ceremony on May 26, 2023. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tuoi Tre Vinamilk is expected to fuel the central government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the COP26 Summit in the United Kingdom in 2021, … [Read more...] about Vinamilk dairy facilities certified carbon-neutral

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Science, technology and innovation should be a key driving force of the country's growth, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said. The PM was speaking at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 17, which was held by the Ministry of Science and Technology to mark the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Science and Technology Day (May 18) and the 60th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s meeting with intellectuals. In his speech, PM Chinh said Vietnam is a progressive country with great potential and an increasing value in innovation, rankinng among the top 50 nations in the Global Innovation Index. In order to carry out the 2021-2030 Strategy on Science, Technology and Innovation with a vision to 2045, it is necessary to continue renewing the mindset and take drastic actions to fully unlock and effectively utilise all resources, particularly by harnessing the brainpower and creativity of the Vietnamese people, he said. The … [Read more...] about Sci-tech, innovation should be key driving force of growth: PM

A flight attendant serves food to passengers on board a Vietjet aircraft. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet offers passengers business class tickets on the modern wide-body A330 aircraft with 50 per cent discount, applying to SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business ticket classes on all domestic and international flight networks. These discounted tickets (excluding taxes and fees) are available at www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app from now until June 30, 2023. Passengers can apply the promotional codes SKYBOSSALL50 and BUSINESS50 when booking SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business tickets to enjoy 50 per cent off price, Vietjet said, adding that they are applied for the routes flying across Viet Nam and internationally to Australia, Kazakhstan, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. The flight period is applied from August 15 until December 20, 2023. Aiming towards the luxury and prestige of passengers on every flight, Vietjet's SkyBoss Business ticket … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers 50% discount on SkyBoss Business tickets

The local authorities have pledged to continue to promote and develop tourism, encouraging locals to invest in the sector and create more quality products and services for tourists. Son Tay, a historic town on the outskirts of Hanoi, officially kicked off its tourism year on May 27 with the announcement of Long Ho's recognition as a tourist destination . Long Ho is recognized as a tourist destination. Photos: Magnolia Travel Long Ho is well known for eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, and cultural experiences in recent years. The spot in Kim Son Commune has 90 hectares of natural land with a peaceful view of Dong Mo Lake and maintains a rustic charm while offering easy access to the romantic lake and other tourist attractions in Ba Vi District. Since 2020, the local authorities have collaborated with 14 tourism businesses to develop multiple diversified tourism models, leading to the recognition of Long Ho as an official tourist destination by the … [Read more...] about Hanoi suburb Long Ho recognized as tourist destination