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By 2025, Vietnam has set a target of 50 per cent reduction of plastic waste entering the sea and ocean areas, while a goal has been set for 80 per cent of coastal areas, tourist attractions, tourist accommodation, and other tourist service establishments to refrain from use of disposable plastic products and persistent plastic bags in the same timeframe. … [Read more...] about Drastic measures urged to curb rise in plastic usage

Supporting industries have not yet caught up with the growth and demand of FDI; the protection of the environment from the impact of investment and production activities by FDI enterprises is still under threat and faces insecurity; national defense, economic security and social order are facing negative foreign investment activities; hi-tech attraction is not yet successful; cooperation and alliance between local and FDI enterprises are not close, and possibly non-existent, so to say; and the legal system and policies for investment, business, land and construction are asynchronous and constantly amended and supplemented, eroding the competitiveness of the investment environment. … [Read more...] about Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency

During the pandemic, start-up offline activities were limited, however, it also created opportunities for localities to connect through online platforms. The National Start-up Support Centre and Sai Gon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) are working with Binh Duong Province’s community start-up idea centre to build an inno-tech platform which connects mentors, start-ups and investors. We want a series of start-up events will be organised on this platform to develop new ideas, offer training, connect with international markets and call for investment. … [Read more...] about Supporting start-ups to adapt to new normal

This year, URC Vietnam has received the Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) award for the second consecutive year. What new initiatives and achievements in 2019-2020 allowed the company to maintain its position? Company CFO Alvin Geronimo URC Vietnam embarked on the sustainable development journey several years ago and this year has been particularly rewarding as we have achieved many significant milestones on our way to our sustainable development goals. Specifically, in 2019, URC Vietnam and 12 partners founded Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) – an alliance for recycling packaging waste toward a circular economy model. … [Read more...] about URC Vietnam accelerates green turn