Lach Huyen port in Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong will become Vietnam’s centre for marine science and technology development , as set in the Politburo’s Resolution No.45 on building and developing the city by 2030, with a vision to 2045. To achieve this goal, Hai Phong has set out a number of orientations for science and technology development, with focus on the research, transfer and application of technologies relevant to the city's development strategy. Important contributor to city’s economic development Three economic development pillars identified by Hai Phong are high-tech industry, seaports and logistics, and tourism and commerce, which are all based on the strengths of a coastal locality. Recently, in a meeting with leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Tung said that Hai Phong, as a main gateway to the sea of northern localities, is a key … [Read more...] about Hai Phong develops science, technology to serve sea-based economy
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More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
From August 18 to 21, Indian businesses will survey and experience a number of accommodation establishments, such as the Ariyana Smart Condotel Nha Trang Hotel, Muong Thanh Luxury, Champa Island Resort, and WinWonders Resort, all the while exploring famous landmarks such as Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Tower, and Hon Chong-Hon Do. In particular, 32 Indian businesses will participate in the Namaste Vietnam 2022 festival in Khanh Hoa, including activities such as performing arts programmes, visits to cultural heritages and tourist attractions, and conferences aimed at promoting Indian tourism in the south-central provinces. This is an opportunity for Indian businesses to learn and understand more about the culture and people of Khanh Hoa and Vietnam, along with learning about the unique tourism products of the area to introduce to Indian tourists and attract more Indians to Nha Trang in the near future. The Indian tourism market is very attractive to many countries, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards
Recognition to sustainable development mission Unilever Vietnam believes that sustainability drives the superior performance. Therefore, since the first days in Vietnam from 1995 until now, the company has constantly integrated sustainable development into all business strategies and activities through protecting the environment, improving people’s health and living conditions. This makes Unilever Vietnam become one of the businesses recognized at the “Corporate Sustainability Awards” by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine. The awards aim to honor businesses who proactively implement sustainable development strategies, commit to green growth and deliver corporate social responsibilities to the community. Unilever Vietnam receives the Corporate Sustainability Awards Unilever Vietnam pioneers in several environmental initiatives to tackle plastic waste and climate change issues. Unilever, cooperating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has built and led … [Read more...] about Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards
Unilever Vietnam receives two prestigious awards
A representative of Unilever Vietnam receives the Corporate Sustainability Award from Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine. — Photo courtesy of the company Unilever Vietnam received the Corporate Sustainability Award from Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine for its efforts on the journey of sustainable development. The awards honour businesses who proactively implement sustainable development strategies, commit to green growth and deliver corporate social responsibilities to the community. From its first days in Viet Nam in 1995 until now, Unilever Vietnam has constantly integrated sustainable development into all business strategies and activities by protecting the environment and improving people's health and living conditions. The company, cooperating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has built and led the Public-Private Collaboration to drive the Circular Economy in Plastic Waste Management. The programme has helped build the system of waste segregation at source and … [Read more...] about Unilever Vietnam receives two prestigious awards
Partnerships key to green transition
While 2020 was one of the warmest years on record globally, Vietnam has just gone through another historical year of climate extremes. Last November was also decisive for the future of the planet as countries officially submitted their climate pledges at the COP26 climate summit. Dao Xuan Lai, head of Climate Change and the Environment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam We see a skyrocketing demand for natural resources while witnessing the collapse of functioning ecosystems. You only need to drive a couple of hours outside of Hanoi towards Ninh Binh province with its iconic limestone clasts, synonymous with the beauty of northern Vietnam, to see these emblematic features being devoured by machinery to be used for stone mining and cement production. By 2050, global demand for materials such as plastics, steel, or cement is projected to increase by a factor of 2-4. More than 50 per cent of the world’s emissions can be traced back to our … [Read more...] about Partnerships key to green transition
Unilever among Best Companies to Work for in Asia
It is the fourth year in a row that Unilever Vietnam has received HR Asia Awards Focusing on people development With a survey on 46,270 employees from 622 businesses in Vietnam, the award is a meaningful gift for the relentless efforts of all Unilever employees over the past year. Moreover, the award reasserts Unilever's leading position in attracting and developing talent while building an agile, dynamic, friendly, and professional working environment. Unilever takes pride in maintaining its employee engagement metrics even during the difficult time of the pandemic. Trinh Mai Phuong, head of Human Resources at Unilever Vietnam said, “We have committed to developing a generation of young Vietnamese leaders with a vision towards sustainable, future-fit development. Going through a difficult time due to the pandemic, we have realised that people are the most valuable asset of the business. Therefore, we will always focus on personal development with equity and agility, … [Read more...] about Unilever among Best Companies to Work for in Asia