View of the Dong Van II Industrial Park in the southern province of Ha Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has called for the implementation of an industrial environmental index in Viet Nam, according to Le Thanh Quan, head of MPI's department of economic zone management. Quan said the establishment of environmental standards in more than 400 industrial parks and 18 economic zones across the country was to play a significant role in resolving environmental issues, reducing waste and achieving sustainable development. The MPI had been gathering data and feedback in preparation to set up Viet Nam's industrial environmental standards. He said it was in line with the global trend to promote sustainable industrial development among developed countries including Japan, South Korea and Switzerland. The implementation of the index was also part of a national development strategy on green growth for the 2021-30 period with a vision to 2050, as well … [Read more...] about VN to establish industrial environmental index
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Shares extend gains, bolstered by bank and energy sectors
Facilities of Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) in the central province of Quang Ngai. BSR rose 2.8 per cent on Wednesday. Photo bsr.com.vn Vietnamese shares rose on Wednesday, propped up by a slew of banking and energy stocks. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index increased 1.27 per cent, to 1,218.10 points. The benchmark increased 1.46 per cent, to close Tuesday at 1,202.82 points. More than 588.4 million shares were traded on the southern bourse, equivalent to VND14.4 trillion (US$619 million). Market breadth was positive with 136 losers and 326 gainers. Banking stocks were darlings of the market with gainers including Military Bank (MBB), Techcombank (TCB), Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BID), VietinBank (CTG), Viet Nam International Commercial JS Bank (VIB), Saigon-Hanoi Commercial JS Bank (SHB), Tien Phong Bank (TPB) and Vietcombank (VCB). Energy stocks gained ground with gainers such as Viet Nam National … [Read more...] about Shares extend gains, bolstered by bank and energy sectors
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 28
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 28. - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér co-chaired a legislative conference in Budapest on June 27, with a focus on the legal framework on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, renewable energy, and the green economy. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér (second, right) co-chair the legislative conference in Budapest on June 27. (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Kövér said Hungary is always determined to protect the environment, which is clearly reflected in its development orientations and legal regulations. Its climate policy was adapted to the European Union (EU)’s requirements but didn’t neglect its own features and its people’s interests. Read full story Read full story Lien Chieu Port will be capable of handling 3.5 – 5 million … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 28