On October 9, 2024, Saigontel and Global Advisory (an Australian company) held a meeting with the Bắc Ninh Provincial People’s Committee to share expertise and experience on sustainable development, green growth, and workforce improvement.

 Sharing from Mr. Lê Xuân Lợi, Vice President of Bac Ninh Province People’s Committee

During the meeting, Mr. Lê Xuân Lợi, Vice President of the Bắc Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, expressed his deep appreciation for Saigontel's contributions and ongoing efforts in supporting the province's development. Mr. Lợi emphasized that green growth is a sector receiving special attention from Bắc Ninh, and since 2015, the province has approved an Action Plan towards Green Growth. In line with this, the Environmental Processing Plan for the 2019-2025 period achieved significant breakthroughs, leading to the first public release of the provincial Green Rating in 2023, with Bắc Ninh ranking third nationwide.

In his remarks, the Vice President of the Bắc Ninh Provincial People’s Committee highlighted several key points contributing to economic development orientation and greenhouse gas emission reduction. These included the development of green industrial parks with diverse capabilities aimed at an ecosystem model, the implementation of green transportation solutions, the promotion of green purchasing and sustainable consumer behavior, workforce training for environmental improvements, and education for technical workers in the green economy sector.

Ms. Nguyễn Cẩm Phương, General Director of SaigonTel, delivered her speech during the meeting.

During the meeting, Ms. Nguyễn Cẩm Phương, General Director of SaigonTel, shared her experience in developing green industrial parks aimed at creating a cleaner manufacturing environment, reducing negative impacts, and promoting environmental sustainability. SaigonTel's green industrial park project has garnered significant attention from international investors and green finance sources.

Mr. Harry Hughes, Vice Executive Director of the Green Strategy and Development Department at Global Advisory, shared his experience in developing and implementing green growth and sustainable development strategies, while also advising the province on green workforce development. Through its research, Global Advisory recognizes that although Bắc Ninh is a leading industrial province, it faces significant challenges in green growth during the transformation process. With the ambition to strengthen the province's leadership in sustainable solutions and climate challenge management, the company will conduct research and implement programs focused on green workforce training.

Mr. Harry Hughes, green growth expert, shared his experience as part of the meeting

To conclude the meeting, the leadership of Bắc Ninh Province expressed deep appreciation for the valuable insights shared on developing and implementing green growth policies and green industrial park projects within the province. All participants reached a unanimous agreement to hold further meetings to engage in deeper discussions on transforming Bắc Ninh into a green hub for manufacturing, services, consumption, and lifestyle, thereby leading the green transformation.

Global Advisory is a leading Australian company specializing in providing financial and strategic guidance to governments and international corporations. Mr. Harry Hughes, with many years of experience in green growth, has served as an advisor on numerous successful projects for the Australian government. His roles have included Senior Advisor to the New South Wales Minister for Planning and Special Minister of State, focusing on planning strategy, policy, and sustainable development. He has also advised the New South Wales Minister for Resources and Energy on renewable energy policy, serving as the Minister's primary liaison with energy transmission and distribution entities within the NSW energy market.