Sustainable consumption towards the green era:
Businesses need a technology boost
In the context of increasingly complex climate change and gradually depleting natural resources, "greening" production and consumption has become an inevitable trend.
In 2023, Vinamilk's "green" journey was emphasized through Vinamilk's announcement of its roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (Net Zero), with the action program "Vinamilk Pathway to Dairy Net Zero 2050".
From a business perspective, Unilever Vietnam's Deputy General Director of Communications and External Relations Le Thi Hong Nhi shared that Unilever expects the State to use environmental funds to invest in modern recycling technology and have policies to encourage businesses to use recycled materials in products and packaging.
Head of Communications of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) Nguyen Thi Bich Huong said that VINASME is developing a set of ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Standards) specifically for small and medium enterprises. Technology is the key to realizing ESG goals.
“9+ Program” - More doors for students after middle school
In Hanoi, in the 2025-2026 school year, about 64% of junior high school graduates are eligible to study at public high schools. The rest are assigned to non-public schools, continuingeducation centers, or junior colleges and colleges to both learn vocational skills and study culture (abbreviated as the 9+ program).
Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Tran The Cuong said that after the 10th grade entrance exam for the 2025-2026 school year, the number of students and parents coming to vocational schools and continuing education centers for consultation on enrolling in the 9+ program has increased significantly. According to statistics from vocational education institutions, the rate of students studying the 9+ program who have graduated and found jobs immediately in recent years has reached over 70%.
The Department of Education and Training continues to coordinate with secondary schools, communes and wards to organize early career counseling to provide extensive information about the 9+ program to students and parents of final-year secondary school students.
Grassroots Party Congress, term 2025-2030 in Hanoi:
Ensure progress and quality
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Implementing the Central's directives and instructions, the Hanoi Party Committee has closely directed the organization of grassroots party congresses.
Head of the Hanoi Party Committee's Organization Board Ha Minh Hai said that preparations for the groundswell party congress in Hanoi were carried out proactively, systematically, and seriously in accordance with Directive No. 45-CT/TU dated April 14, 2025 of the Politburo and Plan No. 329-KH/TU dated May 15, 2025 of the Hanoi Party Committee.
Personnel work at groundswells congresses is carried out democratically, publicly, transparently, and in accordance with procedures according to Directive No. 45-CT/TU and related regulations. New executive committees are elected with reasonable numbers and structures.
Although in the context of "running and queuing at the same time" to reorganize commune-level administrative units and organize the two-level local government apparatus, the grassroots party congress of the Hanoi City Party Committee took place successfully, ensuring progress and quality.
Marking Vietnamese culture on the global music map
The trend of bringing cultural and folk art elements into contemporary music has not only "exploded" domestically, but has also gradually spread to the world.
In recent days, singer Phuong My Chi has attracted attention in the international arena when participating in the Sing!Asia competition. What makes Phuong My Chi unique is the way she brings a strong Vietnamese identity to each performance.
As for conductor Dong Quang Vinh, 10 years ago, he established the New Vitality Folk Orchestra to spread traditional music in modern life as well as introduce and promote Vietnamese music to the world.
The official release of the album "Ve Kinh Bac" on digital music platforms marks an important turning point in the journey of connecting heritage with the new era of Artist Ngo Hong Quang.
Synchronizing many solutions to achieve growth target of over 8%
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first 6 months of 2025 increased by 7.52% over the same period last year, the highest level of the first 6 months in the period 2011-2025.
GDP in the second quarter of 2025 grew positively, with an estimated growth rate of 7.96% over the same period last year, only lower than the growth rate of 8.56% in the second quarter of 2022 in the 2020-2025 period.
The main driving force for economic growth, in terms of production, is from industry and market services. In terms of demand, investment has an impressive increase with the overall social investment increase of 9.8%, investment foreign registration is also a remarkable figure, increasing by over 32% compared to the same period last year, with a scale of over 21.5 billion USD.
Director of the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance) Nguyen Thi Huong said that the economic growth target of over 8% in 2025 is a big challenge. To achieve it, it requires the joint efforts and consensus of all levels, sectors, businesses, people and the support and assistance of international friends.
Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/tin-tuc-dac-biet-tren-bao-in-hanoimoi-ngay-6-7-2025-708147.html
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