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High FDI disbursement and prospects for attracting high-tech giants
With foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement reaching a record high of approximately US$25.35 billion last year, strong FDI inflows are expected into Vietnam this year, particularly in the manufacturing and high-tech sectors, according to insiders.Nguyen Thi Huong, general director of the General Statistics Office (GSO), ...
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Enhancing the implementation of commitments on climate change
Responding to climate change is an important and urgent task, to address domestic needs and contribute to global climate change efforts. Therefore, Vietnam must continue strengthening this work, implementing green transformation, developing a low-carbon economy, and moving towards a circular economy as outlined in the ...
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Việt Nam aims to collect $131.5 million for forest environmental services
The Việt Nam Forest Protection and Development Fund has announced that in 2025 it will continue reviewing revenue sources and strengthening efforts to ensure timely payments by units utilising forest environmental services. Lê Văn Thanh, the fund’s Deputy Director, said the goal is to collect VNĐ3.3 ...
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Vietnam steps up efforts to reduce agricultural carbon footprint
Vietnam is actively implementing its commitments from the COP26 Climate Change Conference, aiming towards the net zero goal by 2050 through its National Strategy for Green Growth. Following this general trend, the agricultural sector is also promoting the application of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ...
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Promoting cultural values in building new rural areas
The preservation and promotion of local cultural values through tourism development is receiving considerable attention from localities nationwide. This is one of the key strategies in building sustainable new rural areas. Culture has become and continues to be an internal resource, helping to drive rural ...
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Report: "Net-Zero Transition: Opportunities for Vietnam"
Vietnam has committed to a target of achieving net zero by 2050. To remain on course, it needs to accelerate emission reductions in this decade. This report explores the investment opportunities associated with these efforts and provides recommendations for Vietnam’s net-zero transition based on the ...
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2023 Southeast Asia Report - Technology in education

Produced by the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report team, in partnership with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), and with the contribution of the EdTech Hub, the report covers 11 countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the ...
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Opportunities in Applying Digital Solutions to Plastic Waste Management in Viet Nam

An Asian Development Bank-supported study explores technological solutions for addressing the plastic pollution problem in Asia, focusing on Viet Nam.The study selected three digital applications with the highest potential for development and scale-up based on their ability to involve all key stakeholders, including the informal ...