Promoting sustainable development

Can you give an overview of SANSE, its goals, and past results? Nguyen Trang Linh, head of development at SANSE, founded in 2016 by students at the United Nations International School in Hanoi SANSE’s mission is to promote the sustainable growth of impoverished, geographically challenged, and agriculturally dependent regions in Vietnam; foster an understanding and connection between urban and rural communities; and promote the local educational systems and other learning opportunities as a tool to assist the sustainable growth of rural regions in Vietnam. We’re currently working to achieve these goals in the ethnic Tay village of Ban Lien in Lao Cai by providing infrastructure and education. Over the last six years of operation, we’ve invested around $8,700 into building new roofs, a well, and a kindergarten in Ban Lien. We’ve also helped to provide equipment for a medical station in the area. We’re now planning to build a library for the primary and middle … [Read more...] about SANSE prepares youth for sustainable development

The new cooperation agreement will help Vietnam accelerate the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals. The new One Strategic Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation (CF) is the agreement signed for the partnership between the United Nations and the Government of Vietnam for the 2022-2026 period. Vietnam's Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the signing ceremony in Hanoi on August 11. Photos: UN The new move demonstrates the cooperation between Vietnam and all UN resident and non-resident agencies in Vietnam to accelerate progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the next five years. It highlights the joint commitment to deliver sustainable development for all, according to the UN. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, said at the signing ceremony held in Hanoi on August 11 that the CF matters a lot to Vietnam when the country boosts the post-pandemic economic recovery toward … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UN accelerate Sustainable Development Goals in 5-year cooperation

On August 16, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in collaboration with the Banking Working Group (BWG), organised a conference in Hanoi to discuss measures to attract resources for the implementation of green growth and sustainable development targets. Within the framework of the conference, participants agreed that Vietnam needs to start implementing effective adaptation and mitigation strategies to contain the challenges as climate impacts are quickly becoming stronger and more unpredictable. According to the World Bank report, Vietnam has been ranked among the five countries that are most likely to be affected by climate change. Vietnam and Bangladesh are the two countries with the highest exposure to flooding, including riverine, flash, and coastal flooding. Floods represent the largest risk by economic impact in the country. Vietnam needs $360 billion to implement its green and sustainable development goals by 2030, 50 per cent of which will come from contributions from … [Read more...] about Vietnam to mobilise $360 billion for sustainable development targets

Cultural industry development will be based on the principle of ensuring harmony between preservation and development (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi municipal Party Committee has issued a Resolution on "Developing the cultural industry in the capital in 2021-2025, with orientations to 2030 and a vision to 2045,” to promote the development of Hanoi’s culture and people in a sustainable way and meet international integration’s requirement . Culture contributes to GDP growth Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung said that the Hanoi Party Committee determines that the development of the cultural industry will be based on the development of Vietnam ese culture and people in general and the capital city in particular. This will maximise cultural and human resource s, creating endogenous strength - an important driving force - for the sustainable development of the capital. Developing the cultural industry is a priority of the socio-economic … [Read more...] about Cultural industry to be source of sustainable development in Hanoi

Besides assessing business performance, a growing number of institutional and individual investors are taking into account the ESG criteria before making an investment decision. ESG requires businesses to be transparent about their environmental, social, and governance performance, including their contributions to local economies. On August 10, Masan Group , the only local enterprise with integration from production to retail, was honoured by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine among the 50 firms in its Corporate Sustainability Awards. The award was finalised after more than two months of survey and evaluation based on criteria such as stable growth, sustainable corporate culture, corporate governance, environmental protection, and social responsibility. A representative of Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine said, “The development of awareness about systemic issues such as climate change, disease risks, resource depletion, and inequality has promoted the investment trends based on ESG criteria … [Read more...] about Masan honoured among top 50 businesses at Corporate Sustainability Awards

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the business community and associations to take specific solutions and join hands with ministries, sectors and localities to remove difficulties, towards promoting economic recovery and sustainable development. Chairing at a Government to Business (G2B) conference on August 11, PM Chinh said thanks to tireless efforts over the last two years, Vietnam has managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, with stable macro-economy, inflation under control and positive economic growth . He asked for more efforts to improve the business and investment environment and accelerate the reform of administrative procedure s; build industry strategy and planning; and develop socio-economic infrastructure, towards creating favourable for businesses to build long-term and sustainable business, production and investment orientations. Participants at the meeting … [Read more...] about PM asks for greater efforts to promote sustainable recovery