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COVER STORY

Vietnam has recognized the importance of curbing
emissions and pollution to not only protect the natural
environment but also ensure sustainable economic
development. Its intentions were made clear at the COP26
meeting in 2021, when it committed to reaching net-zero
emissions by 2050. The scourge of climate change,
meanwhile, continues largely unabated, and with Vietnam
being among the countries to especially suffer from
pollution and climate issues, it’s perhaps not surprising
that environmental, social, governance (ESG) matters
have appeared on agendas discussing its economic
future. The government wholeheartedly encourages ESG-
focused investment as it seeks to guarantee sustainable
and resilient growth in the years ahead.

DIGITAL BIZ
Editor’s letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Driven by data Vietnam boasts potential in the internet data cen-
AT A GLANCE
ter market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Leading news from the month at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PROPERTY
SPECIAL REPORT - CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Coming ashore once more Better days on the horizon for hospi-
Essential measure A circular economy model is the best way to
tality market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
reach goals in sustainable and green development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Environmental & economic rewards Senior government leaders Platform for prosperity M&As to benefit from improved legal
and development partners discuss the transition towards a cir- framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
cular economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CORPORATE NEWS

BIZ GUEST What’s happening in the world of business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Serving evolving needs Ms. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard
Chartered Bank Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

BUSINESS REPORTS
Friendly advice; Regional front-runner; Glass half-empty; Off- Statistics Updated economic figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
setting exposure; Talent the top priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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