Auditor General Hồ Đức Phớc responded to media queries at the press conference on the 14th assembly of Asian Organisation of Supreme Auditing Institutions (ASOSAI), which is to be held in Hà Nội during September 17-22. — VNS Photo Trọng KiênViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The theme of environmental auditing that Việt Nam has chosen for the Asian Organisation of Supreme Auditing Institutions (ASOSAI) as it hosts the event has received unanimous approval from the member states and showcased the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to sustainable development. Hồ Đức Phớc, head of the State Audit of Việt Nam (SAV), made the comment at a press conference on September 17 regarding the 14th meeting of the ASOSAI, slated to be held in Hà Nội from September 19-22. Auditor General Phớc said that the ASOSAI assembly is held every three years, gathering the heads of member … [Read more...] about Environmental auditing key to VN’s sustainable development: ASOSAI 14
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ASOSAI 14 to champion sustainable development
On September 17, the SAV debuted a dedicated press centre for ASOSAI 14 and held a press conference at My Dinh National Convention Hall in Hanoi to introduce the ASOSAI 14 agenda. In his remarks, the General Auditor stated that in the nearly 21 years since becoming ASOSAI member in 1997, this is the first time the SAV has been empowered by Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) to host the important event. Effectively enhancing its role as a member of the 12 ASOSAI Governing Board and successfully organizing meetings of the ASOSAI Governing Board towards hosting the ASOSAI Assembly in the 2015-2020 period are among the key external affairs of the SAV to realize its development strategy by 2020. As the host of ASOSAI 14, the SAV will serve as the ASOSIA Chair for three consecutive terms from 2015 to 2024, which demonstrates the high level of trust held by the international community in the SAV and affirms the audit office’s strategic vision for international integration and … [Read more...] about ASOSAI 14 to champion sustainable development
Wood industry: Sustainable development
Wood industry: Sustainable developmentBy Quoc Hung When the domestic economy began to integrate, Vietnam’s wood industry has undergone drastic transformation with changes in technology, machinery, skills and management process - PHOTO: QUOC HUNG Despite the constantly strong growth posted by the wood industry over the past few years, wood enterprises are aiming for a higher target: sustainable development, environmental protection and greater export turnover through higher added value Vietnam’s wood processing industry has maintained a high growth rate over the years, said Nguyen Quoc Khanh, chairman of the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCMC (HAWA). From US$220 million in 2000, after 17 years, its turnover has reached US$8 billion, ranking among the seven sectors generating the greatest export value in the country. Particularly, in the first half of 2018, the export of wood and wood products earned US$4.13 billion, up 12.4% over the same period last … [Read more...] about Wood industry: Sustainable development
Private-sector growth seen as key to financing sustainable development
Private-sector growth seen as key to financing sustainable developmentThe Saigon Times Daily Workers are seen on a production line at a domestic enterprise in this file photo. Private-sector growth seen as key to financing sustainable development - PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Accelerating the development of the private sector and expanding its financial sources are the key goals for Vietnam to meet the financial requirements for the successful execution of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stated in a report. This is a key recommendation of the Development Finance Assessment Report titled “Financing Sustainable Development in Vietnam,” released by the UNDP in partnership with the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment in Hanoi City on September 11, reported the local media. Using the lens of the Integrated National Financing Framework, the report analyzes the composition, characteristics and trends of … [Read more...] about Private-sector growth seen as key to financing sustainable development
Private sector growth – key to financing sustainable development: UNDP report
Developing the private sector and expanding domestic private financial sources are key targets for Vietnam in order to meet financial demand for the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (Illustrative photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Developing the private sector and expanding domestic private financial sources are the key targets for Vietnam in order to meet financial demand for the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The recommendation was made in a report evaluating financial conditions for Vietnam’s sustainable development, which was released by the UN Development Programme and the Ministry of Planning and Investment on September 11. The report provides an overview about changes in the country’s financing for development, with the aim of helping the country improve the mobilisation, utilization and management of finance for development, in a bid to … [Read more...] about Private sector growth – key to financing sustainable development: UNDP report