The VBF is working with the government to achieve sustainable economic growthPhoto: Duc Thanh Last week, Nobufumi Miura attended the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) for the second time as the new chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam. This time, he presented environmental protection as the top issue, showing a growing interest in green growth among around 2,000 Japanese businesses operating in the country. “It is estimated that 5 per cent of GDP will be lost due to air pollution, which indicates a possible decrease in investments from foreign companies,” said Miura. “As such, we would like to request the Vietnamese government to set clear and standardised regulations and prioritise health over industry.” Environmental protection is a special concern among Japanese firms as the country experienced similar issues due to heavy industrialisation throughout the 1960s and became known as the “Polluted Islands”. Key sustainability concerns Like at the previous VBF, issues such as how to improve the business climate, legal reforms, tax and customs, as well as legal hurdles in electricity, infrastructure, agriculture, education, and tourism were major concerns at this year’s VBF. However, never before has sustainability been so important. Themed “Roles and Support… Read full this story
- British Chamber of Commerce predicts faster UK economic growth
- Instant View: India's economic growth slows to 4.5% in July-September
- India's economic growth slows, pressure on Modi to speed up reforms
- Trump Failed to Deliver on Economic Growth Promise, New Report Shows
- 1,000+ global enterprise leaders discuss new technology trends and economic growth
- While economic growth continues we’ll never kick our fossil fuels habit
- Reforms to foster new economic growth drivers
- 1st meeting of Nepal-China working group on investment cooperation held in Kathmandu
- FDI sector plays crucial role in Việt Nam’s economic growth
- U.S. Fed survey shows modest economic growth, higher costs from tariffs
Working groups thrash out solutions for economic growth have 301 words, post on www.vir.com.vn at January 14, 2020. This is cached page on Vietnam Dance. If you want remove this page, please contact us.