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Hanoi – In September 16th, 2022, HELVETAS Vietnam and the Center for Community Development (CDC) jointly organize the launching workshop for Project “Circular economy cocoa: From Bean to Bar”, funded by the European Union…

The school was constructed in Ngai Phong Cho village, Cao Son commune, using recycled plastic (Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai Province). Image: T.L. Ms. Ha Thi Nga, member of the Party Central Committee and…

With the goal of harmonious economic development and environmental protection, enterprises have pioneered green growth and sustainable development. Many leading enterprises in various industries, including the steel industry, have been taking the lead in…

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” (Lao Tzu). The journey of the Circular Economy Stewardship Group began in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic with a lot of difficulties;…

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is drafting the Prime Minister’s Decision on promulgating regulations on environmental criteria and certification for projects that are granted green credits and issued green bonds. The Viet Nam Circular Economy Hub would like to introduce the full text and request domestic and foreign agencies, organizations and individuals to research and contribute ideas.

On August 26, 2022, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam and the Farmers’ Association of Quang Ninh province held a workshop on “Join hands for a plastic waste-free Ha Long” to raise awareness about ocean plastic waste, promote actions to reduce and prevent single-use plastic in Ha Long Bay.

The circular economy roadmap is implemented by Da Nang city until 2030. It is divided into 3 phases: Kick-off (2022-2025) with emphasis on awareness raising and education, skills development, and preparing the initial premise to enter the development stage. The Development Phase (2025-2030) initiates action and implements pilot projects in priority areas including solid waste management; materials; energy; eco-industrial park; food circulation; water circulation and green consumers. After 2030, the circular economy to become the main trend; replicating effective circular economy models. The goal is that by the end of 2045, the city will basically meet the criteria of a circular city.

Doanh nghiệp sẽ nhận được nhiều lợi ích kinh tế và có khả năng gia tăng doanh thu khi áp dụng kinh tế tuần hoàn vào quy trình sản xuất và phân phối của mình. Tuy nhiên, việc thực hiện kinh tế tuần hoàn đối với các doanh nghiệp còn đang gặp phải không ít khó khăn, nhất là về kinh phí đầu tư thay đổi quy trình sản xuất vốn có của doanh nghiệp.

Dr. Nguyen Cong Thanh, an expert from National Economics University, shared information about the “Opportunities for economic gain from Viet Nam’s adoption of the circular economy” in the Circular Economy Capacity Building Training Bootcamp…

In the context of economic development and integration, the world is facing many challenges in terms of resource depletion, pollution, environmental degradation, and climate change. Sustainable development is an inevitable trend in the development…

On the morning of August 4, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held the plenary session of the 5th National Environment Conference with the theme “Harmonizing economic development and environmental protection towards a circular economy, developing a circular economy and sustainable development”. Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh attended and directed at the Conference.

On the morning of August 23, 2022, the Training of Trainers: Circular economy towards Sustainable Development on Impact Entrepreneurship was officially launched. The activity is organized within the framework of the National Entrepreneurship Program 2022 and Youth Co: Lab Program by UNDP Viet Nam, with the sponsorship of Citi Foundation, Business Forum Magazine. Participating in the training was the presence of 60 lecturers and advisors from universities nationwide.