Positive results Vietnam has more than 300 industrial zones and export processing zones. Although it has many contributions to economic development, industrial production activities have posed challenges to the environment and human health. To overcome shortcomings, in 2014, the prime minister approved an eco-industrial park initiative for sustainable industrial zones in Vietnam with total non-refundable capital of over US$4.5 million supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The project aims to convert three industrial zones in Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Can Tho into eco-industrial parks. Some 72 businesses participating in the project were provided with technology innovation support and training courses on cleaner production. After three years of implementation, some 72 businesses have saved more than VND70 billion by reducing the amount of waste … [Read more...] about Pilot models of eco-industrial parks yield promising results
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Businesses take initiative in attending eco industrial park project
The evaluation was issued by Ms. Le Thanh Thao, representative of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) office in Vietnam at the second international conference on eco industrial parks in Vietnam, hosted by UNIDO and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, yesterday. The conference is within the framework project Eco-Industrial Park Initiative for Sustainable Industrial Zones in Vietnam financed by Global Environment Fund and the Swiss Government. According to Ms. Thao, a total of 72 businesses have applied technical measures to reduce 24,882 tons of CO2 and save 429,000 cubic meters of water and 18 million kWh electricity a year since May 2015. After a period of the project’s implementation, Vietnam has made important progress in eco industrial parks development. Notably, the Government has issued Decree 82 stipulating economic and industrial zone management, institutionalized concepts eco industrial parks and industrial symbiosis, encouraged and assisted … [Read more...] about Businesses take initiative in attending eco industrial park project
High demand for robotic technology poses a great challenge
The adoption of robotic technology and automation has become a popular global trend and had a strong effect on the national economy, especially in business development. The application of robotics and intelligent automation in production can help free up the labour force and improve productivity, which is something scientists and managers are now fully aware of. Businesses themselves are putting forward a great demand for robots, particularly industrial robots. Domestic businesses, nevertheless, are facing big challenges between demands and the applicability of robotic and mechatronic technologies in the production process. To deal with these challenges will require the joint efforts of scientists and technology experts. Huge demand but limited potential At a recent seminar on “robotic and mechatronic technology in the fourth industrial revolution: demand and solutions for Vietnamese firms”, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Cao Quoc Hung described … [Read more...] about High demand for robotic technology poses a great challenge
Heineken Vietnam promotes business community to develop sustainably
(VEN) - Today in Hanoi, the National Conference on Sustainable Development was chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and over 650 representatives. The Conference agenda has reaffirmed the significant role of the business community in implementing the Vietnam Government’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). A sustainable future for the world as well as for each nation requires unified efforts made by both State and private sectors. In Vietnam amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainability has played an increasingly crucial role to the Government, organizations, associations and businesses. Mr. Matt Wilson, Corporate Affairs Director - Heineken Vietnam At the conference, Heineken Vietnam - the Most Sustainable Manufacturing Company in Vietnam in 2017 - shared their success story of incorporating sustainability to its … [Read more...] about Heineken Vietnam promotes business community to develop sustainably
Workshop discusses strategies for food, cool chain development
A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on June 24 to discuss strategies for food and cool chain development with the aim of enhancing adaptation to climate change. The workshop on cool chain development in Da Nang Co-organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and relevant agencies, the event was part of the sixth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) that opened in the central city of Da Nang on June 23 and will run through June 29. During the workshop, participants shared their ideas and experience on the significance of integrated approaches on food chain which opens the way to multi-benefits in the global scale. Efforts of UNIDO and its partners in the field were highlighted, along with methods of approaching food in value chains. At the same time, representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and private enterprises as well as integrated cold chain logistics service provider ABA … [Read more...] about Workshop discusses strategies for food, cool chain development