Redefining the Role of Business in Society

Posted: 12/12/2011

At the Creating Shared Value Symposium on December 8, 2011, Mark R. Kramer highly appreciated the crucial role of business in society by creating shared value. Following is part of his speech in the conference.

Creating Shared Value_Fresh Approach to Implementing Strategy of CSR

Posted: 12/12/2011

On December 8, 2011, Mark Kramer, the leading professor from Harvard University and co-author with Michael Porter of the strategy of “Creating shared value," recognized Dutch Lady’s sustainable Dairy Development Program as a typical model of “creating shared value” as he presents about the concept in a symposium held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and FrieslandCampina Vietnam.

Vicongdong.vn - Where Kind Hearts Are Linked

Posted: 11/21/2011

Using technology to develop voluntary activities is an innovative approach that Vicongdong.vn is heading for. Launched in late 2008, Vicongdong.vn has actually become a playing field for volunteers across the country.

Unilever: Sustainable development to improve Vietnamese well-being

Posted: 11/18/2011

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan will result in three globally significant outcomes by 2020, namely: Doubling the Company’s growth whilst halving the environmental impact of its products; Sourcing 100% of its agricultural raw materials sustainably; and Helping more than one billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.

Business Linkage Promotes Sustainable Development

Posted: 10/25/2011

Vietnam is known as a major supplier of rice, coffee, pepper, aquatic products, etc. but fails to develop national brands of international standard competing with those of the world. Highlighting the role and strength of business linkage in the time of international integration, VCCI Vice President Dr. Doan Duy Khuong, Chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council, discussed the topic with Vietnam Business Forum. Dang Yen reports.

Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainable Development through CSR Exercise

Posted: 10/17/2011

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not a new subject but it still gives a touch of glamour to businesses, investors, consumers and the society. Vietnam Business Forum would like to introduce an article on related issues written by Dr Doan Duy Khuong- Vice President of VCCI, Co-Chairman of Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD).

Holcim Prize : Awarding innovative ideas on sustainable development

Posted: 10/17/2011

In 3 consecutive years (2009-2011), Holcim Việt Nam (HVL) runs the Holcim Prize competition as a platform for students in 3rd year ...

Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility: Integral Parts of Development Strategies

Posted: 10/14/2011

On October 8, 2011, the Vietnam Business Forum: Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility was hold by the coordination of Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the project “Helping Vietnamese Small and Medium Enterprises Adapt and Adopt Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Improved Linkages with Global Supply Chains in Sustainable Production” which is funded by the Switch-Asia-Programme of the European Union.

Corporate and Community Interests Harmonised

Posted: 10/10/2011

While Vietnam’s economy is experiencing a tough time, burdened by prolonged inflation, corporate social responsibility (CSR) seems to be disregarded. To learn more about the implementation of corporate social responsibility and the Government’s and other agencies’ support for businesses to carry out this work, Reporter Do Ngoc interviews Mr Dang Duc Thanh, President of International Business Knowledge Joint Stock Company, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Business Association, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Energy sustainability in the power sector: Right Choice for Sustainable Future

Posted: 9/28/2011

On September 20, Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VBCSD- VCCI) collaborated with Group Det Norske Veritas (DNV) – VBCSD’s member - to organise the workshop entitled “Energy Sustainability in the Power Sector”, with the aim of raising awareness of business community about sustainable development in the energy sector.