25 C
Ho Chi Minh City
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

CATEGORY

Weekly

Sustainability works best when it comes from within

While institutions and macro policies are the driving forces behind green growth, it is businesses that need to act proactively to capture emerging opportunities. Firms are urged to start with small steps and shed the notion that the green transition is only for large corporations. That message came from experienced speakers across various sectors, who shared their insights and practical solutions at the Sustainable Development 2025 event. Under the theme “A New Era for Green Growth,” it was part of the annual Green Economy Forum organized by the Saigon Times Group on August 28 in HCMC. A panel discussion titled “What Can Be Done for Citizens and Businesses to Benefit from Green Growth?” shed light on opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises in the green transition. The session was moderated by Nguyen Cong Minh Bao, co-founder of Green Transition and co-chairman of the French Chamber of Commerce ESG Task Force (CCIFV). Speakers included Bui Thanh Minh, deputy director of the Office of the Research and Development Board for the Private Economic Sector (Board IV); Dinh Hong Ky, vice chairman of the HCMC Union of Business Associations (HUBA) and chairman of the HCMC Green Business Association (HGBA); To Thanh Son, ESG Manager at […]
To read more, please click here.

Orientations for the private sector

Often likened to the locomotive that determines the economy’s speed and direction, Vietnam’s private sector, after many years of relatively solid growth, is now...

Exchange rate pressure and response

The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Vietnam dong has surpassed VND26,350 to the dollar, up 3.3% since the beginning of 2025,...

Removing the curse

Gone are the days when Vietnam’s automotive supporting industries were unable to produce nuts and bolts. Now, these industries can supply metal and plastic...

Technology shifts reshape banking jobs

The first half of 2025 has seen a wave of staff layoffs and personnel restructuring at many banks. This is not just a short-term...

Startups still on bumpy roads

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, establishing itself as a rising force in Southeast Asia. However, persistently low survival rates underscore an urgent...

How to run longer

Tips on how to run long distances without getting tired. Quite a few new runners often feel tired, characterized by heavy legs, muscle pain and...

What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

Focus: Sustainability Works Best When It Comes From Within: While institutions and macro policies are the driving forces behind green growth, it is businesses that...

A greater challenge for textile industry

“If we take a broader view, the biggest challenge facing Vietnam’s textile industry today does not lie in the U.S. tariff, but rather in...

Latest news