Entries by VNCPC Admin

Optimizing productivity for green and sustainable manufacturing

June 10, 2026 in /by

Amid rising input material costs and increasingly stringent sustainability requirements, Vietnamese enterprises are facing a new challenge: optimizing productivity while greening production. Rather than viewing productivity and environmental performance as separate objectives, integrating these two factors is becoming a critical management solution that helps businesses enhance competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. Productivity and green production: […]

Why should businesses transition to a circular economy?

June 5, 2026 in , /by

As the global economy faces increasing pressure from resource scarcity, climate change, and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, the traditional linear economic model of “take – make – consume – dispose” has revealed significant limitations. In contrast, the circular economy is emerging as an inevitable pathway, enabling businesses to optimize operational performance while creating long-term sustainable […]

Greenwashing: Spotting fake sustainability claims

June 4, 2026 in /by

As climate change becomes an increasingly urgent global challenge, green consumption is emerging as a dominant trend. According to surveys, up to 70% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmentally friendly products. However, this growing expectation has also created opportunities for a negative phenomenon known as “Greenwashing.” The Origin of the Term […]

Businesses must recycle or pay environmental fees based on sales volumes

June 4, 2026 in /by

Government Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP, recently issued by the Government, introduces a series of new regulations on recycling responsibilities for manufacturers and importers. The policy will officially take effect on May 25, 2026. Under the new regulations, enterprises placing packaging, batteries, electronic equipment, lubricants, tires, and related products on the market will be required to either […]

VNCPC promotes sustainable agriculture and digital transformation

June 4, 2026 in , /by

On April 6–7, 2026, in Bac Ninh Province, the Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Rural Occupations (VIRI), in collaboration with the Bac Ninh Farmers’ Union Executive Committee – Farmers’ Support Fund Management Board; Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co., Ltd. (VNCPC), together with its partners, the Institute of International Economics and Law (IIEL) and […]