(Cinet)- A seminar titled “Religious culture and sustainable development in Vietnam” was held in Hanoi on May 13 by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. Some scientists, managers, religious dignitaries and followers objectively reviewed the role of a religious culture in Vietnam’s sustainable development and added opinions and scientific basis to complete policies and laws on religion in Vietnam. The religion has become an important part of the nation’s cultural life, contributing to the formation and development of a uniquely Vietnamese culture. In addition, some issues such as the general theory on religious culture and sustainable development; the role of religious culture in social life; and religions’ cultural contributions to Vietnam’s sustainable development are under discussion. Using the social resources of religions to fuel the country’s sustainable development is urgently needed. … [Read more...] about Seminar to discuss a religious culture role in sustainable development
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NDO – State President Truong Tan Sang is heading a Vietnamese high-level delegation to attend the United Nations (UN) Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from September 24-28 in New York at the invitation of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The summit - the largest UN conference since the 2000 UN Summit to adopt the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - coincides with the 70th anniversary of the UN’s establishment, along with other big global events, including the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, the International Conference on Financing for Development and the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). Over 170 State and government leaders from around the world will gather at the summit to adopt a new global development agenda, laying a framework and strategic direction for global sustainable development. To-be-adopted documents at the summit comprise … [Read more...] about Pro-actively contributing to global sustainable development Most Recent News
PNJ honored in top 10 sustainable development enterprises
PNJ honored in top 10 sustainable development enterprises Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) was cited as one of the top 10 enterprises for sustainable development at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. PNJ has won the title for the second straight year. Firms nominated for the title were evaluated by the Vietnam Enterprise Council for Sustainable Development and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Launched in 2016, the annual program honors enterprises obtaining outstanding achievements in sustainable development. This year, the award attracted nearly 500 entries, marking a significant increase over 2016 and suggesting that the business community has paid more attention to the matter. According to representatives of the organizing committee, they used a set of indicators developed by VCCI. This year, there were 134 criteria for three areas: economy, society and environment. PNJ fully met the criteria. At the enterprise, success is measured not only by profit but also … [Read more...] about PNJ honored in top 10 sustainable development enterprises
PM highlights productivity’s role in sustainable development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the forum (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Productivityimprovement plays an increasingly decisive role in Vietnam’s GDP growth as itcontributed up to 89 percent to national GDP growth this year, Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc has said.Speaking at the Vietnam Development Forum 2017,themed “Leveraging productivity growthfor sustainable development”, in Hanoi on December 13, the Government leadersaid Vietnam needs support and policy consultation from developmentpartners, business communities as well as domestic and foreign experts to seekmeasures to increase productivity.“Improving productivity means not only increasing the productivity of workers butalso enhancing the efficiency of capital use”, he said, adding that in thecontext of globalisation, productivity improvement is the cornerstone for enhancingthe competitiveness of every country. Regarding key solutions to productivity improvement, the PM stressed … [Read more...] about PM highlights productivity’s role in sustainable development
Forum to discuss productivity for sustainable development
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and World Bank Country Director for Vietnam will co-chair the forum, which will focus on analysing the real situation and obstacles to increasing productivity in Vietnam. Increasing productivity is seen as one of the long-term measures for Vietnam to foster its economic development, overcome the middle-income trap and catch up with developed countries. The forum is expected to raise public awareness of the role and importance of increasing productivity in promoting and maintaining rapid and sustainable development, making it easy for policymakers to build productivity policies for Vietnam. The two-session forum will discuss issues related to increasing productivity, basic issues of the productivity growth in the world and the reality in Vietnam, thus proposing specific measures to foster the process on the basis of domestic and international experience. International experts will also introduce solutions to increasing productivity … [Read more...] about Forum to discuss productivity for sustainable development