A Vietjet’s ticket office. — Photo thegioitiepthi.vn The new aged airline Vietjet was recognized as one of the Top 10 Sustainable Development Businesses in Việt Nam during the award ceremony in Hà Nội on Saturday. Making continuous efforts to grow and contributing to the community’s development, Vietjet has been received the award for years. The development of airline not only gives millions of passengers opportunities to fly, but also promotes the Việt Nam’s brand at all destinations of the airline over the world. Currently, the airline boasts a fleet of 55 aircraft, including A320s and A321s, and operates 385 flights each day. It has already transported more than 55 million passengers on a network featuring 82 routes in Việt Nam and across the region to international destinations. Held annually by Vietnam Economics Times since 2001, the Việt Nam Golden Dragon Award acknowledges domestic firms with outstanding business … [Read more...] about Vietjet named among Top 10 Sustainable Development Businesses in VN
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Book on green economy for sustainable development launched
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A book discussing the green economy for sustainable development amdist climate change was launched in Hanoi on April 12, aiming to provide policymakers with theoretical and practical views of the issues. The 700-page book was compiled by scholars from the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) and an author from the Republic of Korea in response to a suggestion made by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue at the VACNE’s forum on the green economy for sustainable development in 2016. The book contains theoretical discussions and practical examples of the development of the green economy, a matter of great public concern. It discusses the greening of industrial production, agriculture, consumption and urban and rural lifestyles in its first half and presents the authors’ views on many aspects, notably the mobilisation of resources from society to develop the green economy in Vietnam. The … [Read more...] about Book on green economy for sustainable development launched
Strengthening resilience key to sustainable development in Asia-Pacific
Viet Nam News Shamshad Akhtar, Bambang Susantono, Haoliang Xu* Discussions at the Fifth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development last week renewed focus on how best to build resilience among countries in the face of emerging risks, informed by insights from a new report from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed extraordinary development progress in recent decades. It has seen improvements in access to health care, education, water, and energy and a significant overall reduction in the number of people living in extreme poverty. Complex change puts development progress at risk. Against this backdrop, hard-won gains risk being reversed in a region that is already vulnerable to myriad shocks and stresses. Inequality and climate change are major threats to continued development progress in a region that is also being … [Read more...] about Strengthening resilience key to sustainable development in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from April 4th-5th at the invitation of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (Photo: VNA) The event, themed “Joint Efforts and Partnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Mekong”, will create an opportunity for countries to review the operation of the MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable development goals. Vietnam has actively participated in regional and international organisations such as the MRC, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the United Nations (UN), the World Water Forum (WWF), the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the International Rivers (IR) as well as enhanced cooperation with department partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance effective … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River
Asian audit institutions target sustainable development
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – “Environmental auditing for sustainable development” will be the theme of the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI 14) slated for September 19-22, 2018 in Hanoi, with the participation of over 350 delegates from 46 ASOSAI members. This will be also the topic of the seventh symposium within the assembly, said Vietnamese State Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc at a press conference in Hanoi on March 28. He noted that the theme reflects commitments, efforts and practical contributions of the ASOSAI to achieving the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) in general and tackling global environmental challenges in particular. The ASOSAI members will look into challenges, experiences and solutions to effectively fulfill the function of environmental auditing towards sustainable development, Phoc said. The outcomes of the ASOSAI 14 are expected to help complete guiding documents, … [Read more...] about Asian audit institutions target sustainable development