FrieslandCampina Vietnam has been ranked among the 100 most sustainable businesses of 2017 for its contributions to the sustainable development of the country.
FrieslandCampina Vietnam has found a place in the list of top 100 Vietnamese companies that contribute to the sustainable development of the country. (Courtesy Photo of FrieslandCampina Vietnam)
HCM City (VNA) - FrieslandCampina Vietnam hasbeen ranked among the 100 most sustainable businesses of 2017 for itscontributions to the sustainable development of the country.
The company has reduced the use of energy by 15 percent andwater by 25 percent and cut CO2 emissions by 40 percent compared to 2010.
Its programme for the milk industry development, Den Dom Dom,which builds new schools in disadvantaged areas, provides nutrition educationand does research, bring benefits to the community.
For instance, the company has collaborated with the Red Crossfor a campaign called Drinking Milk- Exercising- Healthy that benefits 75,000children at 112 schools nation-wide.
It also is working with Agriterra, a Dutch agriculture agencyfounded in 1997 to promote, facilitate and support lasting cooperation betweenrural organisations in the Netherlands and in developing countries, to trainVietnamese farmers in best practices.
This is the second year that the list has been drawn up bythe Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development of the Vietnam Chamberof Commerce and Industry along with the Ministries of Labour, Invalids, andSocial Affairs, Industry and Trade, and Natural Resources and Environment, theVietnam General Confederation of Labour, and the State Securities Commission ofVietnam.
It honours enterprises and organisations that pioneersustainable development in the country.-VNA
Dairy company FrieslandCampina Vietnam has been rated one of 20 Best Places to Work in 2015 in a poll done by executive search company Anphabe and global market survey giant Nielsen.
FrieslandCampina Vietnam's Dutch Lady brand of dairy products has begun a charity campaign to build a school for disadvantaged students in the south-central province of Binh Thuan.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society on June 14 signed a three-year agreement with FrieslandCampina Vietnam for a communication project on nutrition education and physical strength development in children.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
FrieslandCampina Vietnam has found a place in the list of top 100 Vietnamese companies that contribute to the sustainable development of the country. (Courtesy Photo of FrieslandCampina Vietnam) 
