Sustainability core of all business operations: VCCI
By Van Pham December 30, 2020 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
The post Covid-19 pandemic world will be one restructuring toward sustainable values, said Vu Tien Loc, president of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
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Never in the history of mankind have we seen the world change as much and quickly as it is now. Society is constantly changing, requiring every government, every economy, and every business to keep innovating to catch up with the pace of evolution.
Given the current context of intensive integration and constant competition, it must create its own advantages and grow its business capabilities. It will be successful when it builds a business model that delivers lasting values to the community, adopts an innovative business vision and strategy, and is operated by devoted employees who are placed in the
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In the framework of the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF 2020) themed âSustainable development in the new decade: Turning challenges into opportunitiesâ last week, Vu Tien Loc, chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) cum chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), emphasised the importance of the circular economy in realising the countryâs three breakthrough strategies in the next 10 years. âCircular economy is the key to success and sustainable development for enterprises of all scales, from large to small and even micro-sized ones. This model contributes to energy security, dealing with climate change, promoting innovation, and improving competition capacity, thus, encouraging the business community to apply this model will be
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In Vietnam, only 2,000 out of 700,000 businesses have joined the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
While sustainable development is more popular than ever, only a few large Vietnamese businesses show interest, while most businesses remain indifferent.
Nguyen Dinh Cung, former director of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), said it is costly to invest in sustainable development and requires many changes in business culture.
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fisheries resources, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
and Rural Development (MARD) Phung Duc Tien has said.
So far, the target of making detailed planning for 16 marine
reserves in 2020 has been completed, but only 12 of them have been formed and
operated, or 75 percent, the deputy minister said at a recent conference in
Hanoi to review the pogramme to protect and develop fisheries resources and the
planning of Vietnam marine reserves to 2020.
He noted that a number of effective operating marine reserves
such as Cu Lao Cham in the central province of Quang Nam have produced good
ecological effectiveness as well as tourism values.
northern city of Hai Phong and local authorities have failed to
curb the problem for decades.
Now is the peak time for migratory birds to flock to the island
which is home to both a national park and a Biosphere Reserve recognised by
UNESCO in 2004. The island boasts great biodiversity with plenty of unique
flora and fauna, including up to 160 species of birds.
However, it is difficult for visitors to see or hear the birds
in nature. Meanwhile, Cat Ba wild birds’ tasty reputation has made wildlife
businesses prosperous.
“If you want to buy a large number of wild birds, see Mr. Vien.