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The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has explained that rules in Vietnam on extended producer responsibility (EPR) introduced a mandatory recycled content rate in products introduced into the domestic market. EPR in Vietnam is implemented via Decree No.08/2022/ND-CP implementing some articles in the Law on Environmental Protection, and an additional circular that were both made effective in January 2022. But these rules are deemed not enough. EPR clarity sought to keep costs low, illustration photo “Today many recyclers don’t have, for example, the proper wastewater treatment. We would like to recommend publishing a clear list of criteria, including environmental criteria, considering international standards that the recyclers must fulfil in order to be registered as a recycler,” EuroCham cited at the Vietnam Business Forum organised over a week ago in Hanoi. There are many systems to track waste such as composition, dirtiness, and other properties … [Read more...] about EPR clarity sought to keep costs low

The MoU is inked by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and San Marino Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Telecommunications Lucca Beccari at the headquarters of the San Marino Embassy in Rome, Italy, on March 29. (Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Telecommunications of San Marino have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing political consultations . The document was inked by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and San Marino Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Telecommunications Lucca Beccari at the headquarters of the San Marino Embassy in Rome, Italy, on March 29. Both sides affirmed that the signing of the MoU marks a new milestone in the bilateral relationship and creates momentum to promote the Vietnam-San Marino friendship … [Read more...] about Vietnam, San Marino ministries reach agreement on political consultations

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The British Embassy in Hanoi on March 27 announced nine low carbon projects from across Vietnam as the first cohort to join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Vietnam. The selected projects represent diverse sectors such as renewable energy, resource/energy efficiency, e-mobility, AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other land uses), decarbonising construction, circular economy, and waste management; and have the potential to benefit communities across Vietnam. To improve project readiness and opportunity to attract investment from Vietnamese and international investors, the projects will receive tailored one-to-one and group support. This will include advice on technical aspects, financial models, and pitch material, as well as advice on enhancing gender equality and social inclusion ( GESI ). The CFA is part of the UK Government’s efforts to help Vietnam meet the commitments made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at … [Read more...] about Innovative low carbon projects join climate finance accelerator Vietnam

Parents wait for students outside the school gate of Nam Giang town's Primary School in Nam Truc district in northern Nam Dinh province.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - In response to a spate of sophisticated scams targeting parents and students, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has called on schools to increase their vigilance and strengthen their coordination with parents. The ministry has also urged schools to urgently review their information security protocols for teachers and students to prevent further incidents. The ministry has requested that schools encourage parents who have fallen victim to scams to report the incidents to the police for investigation promptly. The hope is that this will lead to appropriate action against those responsible for these crimes. The latest move by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training underscores the seriousness of the situation. It highlights the need for increased awareness and security measures … [Read more...] about MoET urges schools to boost vigilance after spate of scams

What have been the key highlights in the discussions between Meta and Vietnamese government officials? Rafael Frankel, director of Public Policy in Southeast and South Asia for Meta In my conversations with different government agencies, it’s apparent digital innovation is a key concern across ministries and agencies. The government is proactively asking Meta to share our international experience as chair of the digital economy committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. We also lead the digital economy taskforce with Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications, as well as the US-ASEAN Business Council. More specifically, we have partnered with various government agencies in initiatives such as the Vietnam Innovation Challenge with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), with the Vietnam Government Portal on post-pandemic economic recovery, and training with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the digital economy landscape, we also … [Read more...] about Meta on prowl for digital openings