Logistics groups go green to add to net-zero goals, source: DHL Express DHL Express on September 19 onboarded Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) to its GoGreen Plus service to reduce carbon emissions for its time-definite international shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By investing in GoGreen Plus, it is estimated that ACB will be able to reduce 14 tonnes worth of total CO2 emissions within a 12-month period. The entire process is verified annually by an independent third-party agency. In addition, a complementary carbon footprint report will be updated monthly, detailing ACB’s overall emissions with DHL Express. Bernardo Bautista, general director and country manager for DHL Express Vietnam, said that the company believed that corporate social responsibility and business success go hand-in-hand. “Global sustainability and environmental protection are important for all of us, including our customers. With SAF as our key lever to effectively … [Read more...] about Logistics groups go green to add to net-zero goals
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Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology, and Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University What does it mean to Monash University to successfully host International TECHFEST 2023? We are pleased to host International TECHFEST 2023 – the first time the event has been held in Australia – as we celebrate the milestone of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. We are delighted to collaborate with Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology and to have the opportunity to welcome the country's delegation to Monash. International TECHFEST 2023 reflects Monash University’s distinctive global footprint and commitment to international collaborations. It is a wonderful platform to strengthen relations between Monash and Vietnam, and deepen our connections with Vietnamese students, researchers, and industry leaders. Importantly, this event offers a significant opportunity to enhance the potential of the … [Read more...] about Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Art Trail #01 Travel & Workshop held at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat
Art Trail #01 – Travel & Workshop occurs at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat On September 18, Annam Gallery and Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa kicked off their Art Trail #01 – Travel & Workshop with the mission to inspire young artists. Organised by the Lan Tinh Foundation in collaboration with Annam Gallery and Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, the event is a journey created by three young artists amid the nostalgic French colonial architecture of Dalat, in a place once designated as a retreat for French officials and soldiers during the colonial period. Each artist has one week at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat, during which they can find inspiration in the resort’s space or go around the city to start their first drafts. Each artist will have a personal studio space to organise their work to utilise going on field trips and studio practice. The theme of this creative camp is about nature, the landscapes of Dalat’s mountains and forests, the grounds of Ana … [Read more...] about Art Trail #01 Travel & Workshop held at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat
Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
VGC made history as the first Vietnamese firm to exhibit at Cersaie in 2022, and this year will feature alongside renowned global brands like RAK Ceramics, Kale, or Halcón Cerámicas, setting itself apart from other Asian vendors. The booth will feature an array of standout tile products under the Viglacera brand, attracting the attention of a diverse audience, including customers, business leaders, and experts from various fields within the construction industry, from around the world. VGC's participation at Cersaie 2023 goes beyond mere product display, as it signifies the company's strategy to challenge existing standards and revolutionise the construction materials sector. VGC's commitment is to bring Vietnamese-made products shoulder to shoulder with the leading manufacturers of Europe. Viglacera's products have firmly established their presence in major markets such as the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan (China), and Australia. With nearly … [Read more...] about Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
Hanoi encourages semiconductor investment
Hanoi takes a selective approach to attracting investment, prioritizing projects in high-tech, clean-tech, and environmentally friendly sectors. Hanoi will create conditions for domestic and foreign investors to develop the semiconductor industry in the city and the whole country, said Deputy Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen at the seminar "Development of Semiconductor Ecosystem and Connection for Investment in Hanoi" on September 27 in Hanoi. Delegates at the conference. Photo: The Hanoi Times He stated that the semiconductor industry is of great interest to the Government and the Prime Minister as it enhances Vietnam's participation in regional and global value chains and the development of high technology, electronics, semiconductors, financial centers and innovation. "Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged US semiconductor companies to deepen and expand their investments in Vietnam at various stages, including infrastructure … [Read more...] about Hanoi encourages semiconductor investment