Keyword: "socio-economic growth"

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At the seminar (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam's logistics sector embraces green transition amid global pressure

The logistics sector, which has become an important service industry and played a role in supporting, connecting and promoting Vietnam’s socio-economic growth, is undergoing a rapid transformation as sustainability takes centre stage. With an estimated market size of 40-42 billion USD a year and over 40,000 firms operating in the sector, the stakes are high, and the need for change is urgent.

Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Minister. (Photo: api.nst.com.my)

Green investment strategy expected to boost Malaysian economy

The Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) supports the implementation of the Green Investment Strategy to attract green investment to the country and catalyse sustainable socio-economic development, Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz said on July 17.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy delivers a speech at the Aus4Transport final programme workshop held on Thursday afternoon in Hanoi by Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Aus4Transport helps Vietnam develop inland waterways for low carbon transport

Building inland waterway transport in Vietnam, supporting the development of low carbon transport and connecting ethnic minorities and farmers to the Greater Mekong Subregion economic corridor are some of the significant achievements of the Australia-funded programme Aus4Transport. After more than six years, the 30 million AUD (20 million USD) programme will be wrapped up at the end of this month.

Singapore urged to hasten workforce transformation

Singapore urged to hasten workforce transformation

There is urgency to hasten efforts to transform Singapore’s workforce to drive socio-economic growth as the country is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, said an article published by The Business Times.
International workshop discusses post-COVID-19 ASEAN

International workshop discusses post-COVID-19 ASEAN

Scientists and experts from Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, India, and elsewhere joined a workshop entitled “The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after the COVID-19 pandemic” in Hanoi on September 8.
Forum raises public awareness of ageing population

Forum raises public awareness of ageing population

Society should have a more positive look at ageing population, and work to turn its challenges into opportunities as well as enhance the understanding of momentum of an aging society, heard a forum in Hanoi on September 30.
HCM City seeks to become global financial hub

HCM City seeks to become global financial hub

Ho Chi Minh City has committed to develop a detailed plan to turn the city into a regional and international financial hub after years of delay in carrying out the ambitious goal.
Cambodia elected as ECOSOC member

Cambodia elected as ECOSOC member

Cambodia has been elected as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.