Panel Discussion: Adopting Circular Economy

DAY 3 revolves around the fundamentals of the circular economy from a macro to micro point of view, including national strategies, organizational implementation, and individual actions to support environmental, community, and economic resilience.

Event highlights

  • Insights into Vietnam’s current circular economy policies, challenges, and strategies for aligning policies with stakeholder engagement
  • Real-world business and community applications of circular economy principles, highlighting sustainability, economic efficiency, and community impact
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, experts, and fellow attendees
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Featured speakers

Dr Nguyen Quang Trung

Head of the Department, Management and Co-Lead of Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub, RMIT Vietnam

Associate Professor Nguyen Hong Quan

Director of The Institute for Circular Economy Development, Vietnam National University

Mr Truong Anh Hai

Vice President in Environment, Health, Safety & Community. NS BlueScope Vietnam

Mr Nguyen Huu Hoang

Sustainability Manager, Heineken Vietnam

Ms Mai Ha Thanh Uyen

Senior Business Sustainability Manager of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Region, Dow Chemical Vietnam

Detailed agenda

Time

Description
9:30am-10am Guest welcome and check-in
10am-10:40am

Fostering a circular economy in Vietnam: Government policies and stakeholder engagement 

  • Access Vietnam’s current government policies on the circular economy, focusing on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and alignment with international standards.  
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities for implementing these policies, emphasising the role of stakeholders such as businesses and civil society in driving positive outcomes.  
  • Propose strategies to strengthen policy-stakeholder alignment and outline a long-term vision for Vietnam's circular economy. 

Keynote Speakers:

  • Associate Professor Nguyen Quang Trung - Head of the Department of Management and Co-Lead of Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub at RMIT Vietnam 
  • Associate Professor Nguyen Hong Quan - Director of The Institute for Circular Economy Development at Vietnam National University 
10:40am-11am

Real-world applications of circular economy principles: Organisational level 

  • Discover NS BlueScope's application of circular economy principles, focusing on sustainability, economic efficiency, and community benefits. 
  • Learn about the company’s sustainability initiatives, cost-saving practices, and positive impacts on local communities, with real-world examples of circular economy projects. 

Keynote Speaker: Mr Truong Anh Hai – Vice President of Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Community at NS BlueScope Vietnam 
 

11am-11:15am

 Tea break
11:15am-12pm

Panel discussion

  • Delve into the effectiveness of Vietnam's governmental framework and strategies for promoting a circular economy, focusing on the role of digital technology, infrastructure, and financial mechanisms in supporting these policies.
  • Examine how stakeholders can collaborate with the government to enhance policy implementation and awareness, along with potential policy enhancements and incentives to encourage broader participation.

Moderator: Mr Nguyen Huu Hoang - Sustainability Manager at Heineken Vietnam 

Panellists:  

  • Associate Professor Nguyen Quang Trung - Head of the Department of Management and Co-Lead of Smart & Sustainable Cities Hub at RMIT Vietnam 
  • Associate Professor Nguyen Hong Quan - Director of The Institute for Circular Economy Development at Vietnam National University 
  • Mr Truong Anh Hai – Vice President of Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Community at NS BlueScope Vietnam 
  • Ms Mai Ha Thanh Uyen - Senior Business Sustainability Manager of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Region at Dow Chemical Vietnam 

Special thanks to our Industry partners

Dow Chemical Vietnam

ICED – VNU

NS BlueScope Vietnam

The Business School

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