The event will be co-held by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Hanoi People’s Committee, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and United Nations Center for Regional Development (UNCRD). This is an annual event that promotes the exchange of professional experience and awareness of member countries on environmentally sustainable transport. Vietnam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, said the Ministry of Transport. Photo for illustration: tapchigiaothong.vn At the meeting to prepare for EST 12 held in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Thọ affirmed that Vietnam in general and the Ministry of Transport in particular was determined to implement the commitments that Vietnam has participated in to protect the environment for sustainable transportation development. “Vietnam was determined … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts green transport event
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Vietnam to host green transport event
Vietnam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, said the Ministry of Transport (Photo: tapchigiaothong.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, said the Ministry of Transport. The event will be co-held by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Hanoi People’s Committee, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). This is an annual event that promotes the exchange of professional experience and awareness of member countries on environmentally sustainable transport. At the meeting to prepare for EST 12 held in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho affirmed that Vietnam in general and the Ministry of Transport in particular was determined to implement the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host green transport event
VN hosts green transport event
Việt Nam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, said the Ministry of Transport. – Photo tapchigiaothong.vn HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, said the Ministry of Transport. The event will be co-held by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Hà Nội’s People’s Committee, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). This is an annual event that promotes the exchange of professional experiences and awareness of member countries on environmentally sustainable transport. At the meeting to prepare for EST 12 held in Hà Nội, Deputy Minister of Transport Lê Đình Thọ affirmed that Việt … [Read more...] about VN hosts green transport event
Forum spotlights Vietnam–Switzerland cooperation for green growth
Scene at the high-level forum (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A high-level forum took place in Hanoi on April 4, discussing potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland toward green development. The event was co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Swiss Embassy in Vietnam for the two countries to share methods and solutions in the field. Addressing the forum, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the Swiss Government has supported the private sector development in Vietnam, particularly in optimising usage of natural resources and translating the clean production concept into reality. Dung expressed his belief on the good potential for bilateral partnership in green growth arena, based on their fruitful political, diplomatic, and economic relations. He noted that the two nations had agreed to focus their cooperation during 2017 – 2020 on building effective economic intuitions and policies, fostering a … [Read more...] about Forum spotlights Vietnam–Switzerland cooperation for green growth
Vietnam hopes for stronger ties with Switzerland in green energy
Overview of the talks between Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Doris Leuthard, a member of Switzerland’s Federal Council and head of the Federation Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication in Hanoi on April 3 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has proposed that the Swiss Government continue paying attention to cooperation with Vietnam in energy development, renewable and green energy as well as climate change response. He hosted Doris Leuthard, a member of Switzerland’s Federal Council and head of the Federation Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication in Hanoi on April 3. Minister Anh showed his belief that the Swiss official’s visit will bring about new breakthroughs in the partnership between the two countries. He said that currently, Vietnam is opening its door and integrating into the world and that it will sign a free trade agreement with the … [Read more...] about Vietnam hopes for stronger ties with Switzerland in green energy