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UNDP and Trigger Partner to Boost SDG Startups with Smarter Investment and Support

April 29, 2025 | 10:04

A new alliance aims to fast-track sustainable development by empowering startups with funding, mentorship, and innovation tools.

Government reforms offers opportunity to enhance local oversight

April 16, 2025 | 11:47

The 2024 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index released on April 15 reveals encouraging progress.

Sustaining growth and embracing opportunities

February 04, 2025 | 11:54

Vietnam’s economy has steadily regained momentum in 2024, benefiting from a global recovery in trade, declining inflation rates in major economies, and other factors.

UNDP concludes pilot carbon credit projects in transportation sector

December 04, 2024 | 11:53

The UNDP held a workshop on December 3 to conclude an initiative themed "Development of pilot carbon credit projects in the transportation sector".

How Vietnam can stay competitive in a changing global trade environment

October 30, 2024 | 11:27

As Vietnam prepares for the Vietnam Economic Pulse forum, co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Central Institute for Economic Management, the focus is on adapting business strategies and policies to maintain growth and competitiveness. In this pivotal moment, UNDP resident representative Ramla Khalidi provides insights into Vietnam's economic landscape and future prospects.

The SAFE Initiative aims to restore Vietnam's forests

October 04, 2024 | 18:48

The SAFE Initiative organised a Demo Day workshop on October 1 to highlight the plight of Vietnam's forests.

Vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste

September 27, 2024 | 10:00

Vietnam is being cautioned about the increasing levels of plastic waste entering its water environments, undermining both environmental quality and the country’s sustainable development efforts.

Can Tho fighting river pollution

September 18, 2024 | 17:46

A major campaign in Can Tho city to collect harmful plastic waste from the river has been launched.

The 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit allows young people to shine

July 12, 2024 | 18:03

The 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit, jointly organised by Citi Foundation and the UNDP, took place in the Philippines from June 26-28.

First pilot electric vehicle carbon credit project in Vietnam

June 29, 2024 | 15:10

Selex Motors has partnered with PoA Carbon to implement a pilot project to develop carbon credits for electric vehicles.

ESG adoption and implementation for prosperity

May 27, 2024 | 16:00

The past few years have witnessed an exponential rise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness and adoption worldwide. While officially coined in 2004 in a UN report, ESG has transcended from a niche concept to a mainstream consideration for investors, businesses, consumers, and regulators alike.

Core principles of growth still apply

April 30, 2024 | 11:21

Five decades of development progress and lessons for the future Vietnam has achieved much progress in economic growth over the past decades. Jonathan Pincus, senior international economist at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, analyses how the economy has grown and offers lessons for the future.