Better infrastructure and revitalized urban areas are tipped to drive growth in housing demand in Vietnam’s major cities, especially where public transport offers convenience.
A number of amendments are contained within the draft revised Law on Housing, including rules on homeownership by foreign organizations and individuals.
In the context of rising concerns about climate change, natural habitat loss, Covid-19, and regional conflicts, investors are increasing their interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to minimize potential risks.
Dr. Kåre Helge Karstensen, Chief Scientist at the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF) in Norway, shares his views on how the cement industry can be involved in and increase the treatment capacity for non-recyclable plastic waste, thereby contributing to reducing the release of plastics into the seas.