These goals will be presented by the Vietnamese government to a UN forum on sustainable development in 2018. Nghiem Vu Khai, Vice Chairman of the Union, stressed the need of donations from organizations and individuals for the Union’s activities: “We should mobilize contributions, cooperation, and connectivity between the affiliates of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations and business, non-governmental organizations, and local agencies. We should call for resources, including finance, manpower, and experiences.” Meeting 2017 is an annual event organized by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations from 2015 to seek international cooperation in sustainable development. … [Read more...] about International cooperation in sustainable development boosted
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Local businesses take lead in promoting sustainable development in Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 brings businesses both opportunities and challenges. Following the sustainable development strategy, businesses have to follow strict standards not only in business activities but have to subscribe to environmental protection and corporate social responsibility initiatives.The forum, organised by WWF-Vietnam in partnership with the Hanoi Young Enterprise Association and Behaviour Change Communication Company Intelligent Media ensured that business leaders attending the event commit to becoming prominent “agents for change” in an effort to protect wildlife by rejecting the illegal consumption of wildlife products. Additionally, these leaders vowed to transplant these sentiments into their companies’ larger corporate social responsibility policies. By Nguyen Huong … [Read more...] about Local businesses take lead in promoting sustainable development in Industry 4.0
Vietnamese enterprises discuss sustainable development
At the event, speakers said the 4.0 industrial revolution requires a sustainable development strategy and specific steps to enter the revolution. Economist Pham Chi Lan said the opportunities and challenges of businesses following APEC 2017 will link to the trend of international economic integration and the 4.0 digital era. She added that social responsibility is a vital and prerequisite factor for competition and sustainable development of businesses in the current economic context: “Technology serves the goal of sustainable development. The most important infrastructure of this digital age is the database. Vietnamese businesses are mostly run by young people. They have to work with each other and their partners, both humans and machines, which requires responsibility and competence.” … [Read more...] about Vietnamese enterprises discuss sustainable development
Businesses commit to promote sustainable development
Leading CEOs from Vietnamese and German businesses have taken a strong stand on promoting sustainable development through responsible use of natural resources at a forum held on Wednesday in Ha Noi.The event, titled “Beyond APEC 2017 – Sustainable development opportunities for corporate sector,” was organised by WWF-Vietnam in partnership with the Ha Noi Young Enterprise Association.At the event, participants committed to becoming prominent “agents for change” in efforts to protect wildlife by stopping the illegal consumption of wildlife products, which is also integrated in the corporate social responsibility policies of companies. They selected the rhino for the symbolic protection of a flagship species in response to the increasing call for saving the world’s largest mammal from the risk of extinction.“Human beings are heading for catastrophe due to natural disasters, including rising sea level, deforestation, floods and climate change due … [Read more...] about Businesses commit to promote sustainable development
Increasing productivity – leverage for sustainable development
While almost all factors to growth, such as cheap labour and natural resources, have been limited until now, VDF 2017 will offer specific solutions to spur productivity, creating long-term solutions for Vietnam to overcome the middle-income trap and catch up to developing economies. VDF 2017 will take place on December 13, 2017 at Sheraton Hotel Hanoi. The forum will be co-chaired by the Minister of Planning and Investment and country director of World Bank in Vietnam with the participation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Ministers Vuong Dinh Hue and Pham Binh Minh, and over 350 representatives from ministries, leaders of cities and provinces, embassies, foreign and domestic organisations, and the business community. The first session aims to discuss overall issues related to productivity and share international experiences on increasing productivity. The second one will discuss how to put productivity in service of Vietnam’s sustainable development, such as … [Read more...] about Increasing productivity – leverage for sustainable development