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Tetra Pak is part of a very small number of companies (1%) that achieved a double ‘A’ score, out of 5,800+ companies that were scored based on data submitted through CDP’s questionnaires in 2020. Through significant demonstrable action on climate and deforestation risks, the company is leading on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide.

CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency. In 2020, over 515 investors with over US$106 trillion in assets and 150+ major purchasers with US$4 trillion in procurement spend requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP’s platform. Over 9,600 responded – the highest number ever.

The company also set an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, supported by a 2030 target of net zero emissions in its operations

A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets. CDP’s scoring for forests is conducted through the lens of the four commodities that cause most deforestation: timber products, cattle products, soy and palm oil. Companies need to score an ‘A’ on at least one of these forest-risk commodities to earn a place on the Forests A List.

Markus Pfanner, Vice President Sustainability, Tetra Pak, commented: “Transparent disclosure is at the core of how we measure and improve our sustainability performance. This recognition – a first in the carton packaging sector – is a result of our continuous efforts to reduce GHG emissions and meet ambitious climate targets, to take action in protecting and enhancing biodiversity and to strengthen responsible sourcing of raw materials. Earlier this year, we set an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, supported by a 2030 target of net zero emissions in our own operations.”

“This is another key step in our journey towards the ultimate sustainable food package, fully made from renewable or recycled materials. The ultimate sustainable food package is convenient and safe, enabling a resilient food system, and is fully recyclable and carbon-neutral. Creating this future food package will not be easy and will also not happen overnight. Being recognised as a sustainability leader by CDP, we remain fully committed towards this goal.”

Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP, said: “We extend our congratulations to all of the companies on this year’s A List. Taking the lead on environmental transparency and action is one of the most important steps businesses can make, and is even more impressive in this challenging year marked by COVID-19. The scale of the risk to businesses from climate change, deforestation and water insecurity is enormous, and we know the opportunities of action far outweigh the risks of inaction. Leadership from the private sector will create an ‘ambition loop’ for greater government action and ensure that global ambitions for a net zero sustainable economy become a reality. Our A List celebrates those companies who are preparing themselves to excel in the economy of the future by taking action today.”

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In the past year, the Government and the Prime Minister made the right decisions in two Covid-19 outbreaks, with appropriate isolation measures to ensure that the epidemic was put under control and socio-economic activities could continue.

For the Government and the Prime Minister, the goal was not only fighting against Covid-19. The Prime Minister reiterated many times that Vietnam only achieved half a goal if it only succeeded in containing the coronavirus. Which is why the Government accepted to take on the challenge of striving to fulfil the double goal of preventing the epidemic and ensuring economic recovery and growth.

Under the helm of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the Government spent a significant amount of time on dealing with pressing economic issues. During the peak of Covid-19, economic activities were still going on and essential goods were sufficiently supplied to the people. The Prime Minister aggressively directed the implementation of unprecedentedly large financial packages to support enterprises and ensure social security so that no-one was left behind.

Amid the difficult times, the Prime Minister repeatedly issued necessary instructions and held many conferences to promote production and business in the new normal state. He emphasised that the Covid-19 pandemic had changed the world and Vietnam should take the occasion to translate challenges into opportunities by focusing on the domestic market, stepping up IT application, promoting administrative reform, switching to virtual conferences, fostering electronic payment, e-government and the digital economy. Thanks to the early containment of Covid-19, Vietnam was well-positioned to maintain socio-economic development. Vietnam persisted in implementing the double goal and eventually achieved the double victory.

In the past year, the Prime Minister also inspired the people to work towards a strong and prosperous nation as Vietnam is looking to the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2030 and the 100th founding anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) in 2045.

Under the Party’s sound leadership, the Government’s effective administration and the efforts of the business community and the whole people, and thanks to the success in containing Covid-19, Vietnam recorded a growth rate of nearly 3%, one of the few economies in the world with positive growth in 2020. Vietnam also registered a record trade surplus of US$19.1 billion and large foreign reserves. 2020 can be considered the most successful year of the 2016-2020 period in terms of the spirit to rise above challenges. The people’s confidence in the Party, the country’s future and the nation’s fortune has been strengthened. Such achievements further affirm the spirit of a facilitating government, which always cares for its people, places the people’s interests above all, accompanies the people and the business community, and actively fights against bureaucracy and corruption.

During Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s talks with and receptions for leaders of foreign countries, international organisations and major corporations, they all expressed their appreciation for Vietnam’s miracle in Covid-19 control and economic recovery, considering Vietnam as bright example in fighting against the pandemic and a safe destination for investment. That is why during the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains, many large multinational companies decided to relocate their production to Vietnam.

2020 was also a year of unusual natural calamities, with back-to-back storms and flooding like never seen before in Vietnam’s recorded history, especially in the central region, which caused a tremendous loss of lives and properties. Despite having a busy schedule, the Prime Minister spent a great deal of time instructing, inspecting and attending meetings to discuss measures to overcome the consequences of disasters so that those in affected would not be hungry and thrown into the state of homelessness.

Vietnam also left a significant mark on the international stage when it assumed the chairmanship of ASEAN and non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term. The pandemic forced ASEAN meetings to go virtual, but under the charge of Vietnam, especially Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vietnam managed to hold many summits successfully. Notably, with Vietnam’s great efforts, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was signed, making it the world’s largest trade agreement, covering about 30% of the global population and 30% of global GDP.

With the whole ASEAN Community’s resilience, firm resolution and strong actions, partners’ effective cooperation and Vietnam’s steady guidance, looking back, we can proudly state that Vietnam’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2010 was a complete and substantive success, and a new victory of the Party’s multidimensional foreign policy, helping to take Vietnam’s position to new heights on the international stage.

It was a great success in terms of the content quality and the record number of documents adopted at more than 550 meetings, with many of Vietnam’s initiatives and priorities having become common assets of ASEAN. Vietnam also succeeded in promoting an ASEAN Community and Vietnam of peace, stability and prosperity. This gives the country more strength to be more confident and continue to push for extensive and effective international integration. Not only is Vietnam an active member that always fulfils its commitments seriously, it has also become a firm and reliable support, especially when ASEAN is facing many challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic.

A new year offers an atmosphere full of hope and optimism but also presents numerous challenges, which requires the whole political system to make even greater efforts. However, we believe that a new spring will heralds bright prospects ahead. Building on the accomplishments of 35 years of reform, victoriously implementing the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress right in the first year is important groundwork for Vietnam to record even greater achievements in subsequent years.

World Luxury Hotel is labelled as the Oscar of tourism founded aiming to recognise and honour achievements of the hospitality sector. The prizes are based on public votes and classified in a diversity of categories, including national, regional, continental, and global levels.

Launched in 2015, Le Méridien Saigon hotel has lured in plenty of arrivals across the globe. The accommodation includes 345 rooms, in which the number of suite rooms is 26 with a broad working space and views on the Saigon River. One of its impressive features is the 995-square-metre space for organising workshops, including five large rooms and a large lobby.

All of its functional rooms are fully equipped with up-to-date sound and image devices, consisting of LCD projectors.

Explore Spa is located on the ninth floor of the hotel. With the spa, customers can enjoy many services such as massage practices with high-end essential oils, infinite pool, and excellent saunas. Being inspired by the European spa culture, Explore Spa has brought a unique experience permeated by creativity and artistry for customers.

Along with being the favourite destination of local customers, Explore Spa is also an ideal place for international arrivals that come to the hotel.

“This is a great honour to Le Méridien Saigon. For us, no absolute recognitions can hold a candle to the satisfaction of customers. This achievement has added more beliefs for us and been also a motivation for our constant evolution despite the difficulties this year,” said Justin Malcolm, general manager of Le Méridien Saigon.

Le Méridien Saigon is the first Le Méridien hotel and one of nine hotels of Marriot International in Vietnam. Locating on the shore of the Saigon River and right in the centre of the city, customers of the hotel could enjoy great views of the river and the whole city. From the hotel, arrivals take only a few minutes to come to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

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* Christian Benteke’s stoppage-time volley earned Crystal Palace a dramatic 2-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Monday, despite the visitors being second best for much of the contest.

* Sevilla’s Diego Carlos and Luuk de Jong got on the scoresheet to secure a fifth La Liga win in a row as their side enjoyed a 2-0 victory at Osasuna on Monday to move above Barcelona into third place and join the title race.

* Head coach Eusebio Di Francesco has been sacked by Cagliari after a run of 16 league games without a win, the Serie A club said on Monday. A 1-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Torino on Friday was the final straw, with the loss leaving the Sardinians languishing down in 18th in the standings having amassed 15 points, five from the safety zone, from 23 games this season.

* The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will have increased rest periods for all teams as part of a new player welfare package announced on Monday by the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby executive committee and tournament organisers. As part of the package, teams will have at least five days to prepare for all matches for the first time, as the pool phase will be extended by a week.

* Gabriele Gravina has been re-elected on Monday as president of the Italian Football Federation. The 67-year-old was up against the current president of the amateur leagues, Cosimo Sibilia, having held the top job at the FIGC since October 2018.

* Japan’s Taro Daniel defeated India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan on Monday in a three-set fight (6-3 6-7 6-3) to set up a second-round clash with Croatia’s Marin Cilic at the Singapore Tennis Open.

* Telecom Italia is preparing to provide technological and financial support to sports streaming service DAZN Group as it bids for the rights to screen Italy’s top soccer league, said three people close to the matter.

* Borussia Dortmund on Monday accepted a fine of €75,000 (US$91,260) after their players broke the German league’s hygiene rules with an impromptu victory celebration on the team bus after last weekend’s derby win against Schalke. The German Football League issued the fine after footage emerged of Dortmund players celebrating on the team bus on Saturday without masks and without observing social distancing rules.