On October 15, 2024, Saigontel and Global Advisory (Australia) held a meeting to discuss and exchange expertise on green growth, sustainable development, and human resource improvement for Nam Dinh Province.

Mr. Mai Van Quyet Speaks at the Meeting

At the working session, Mr. Mai Van Quyet, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Director of the Department of Planning and Investment, represented Nam Dinh Province, along with officials from the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Industry and Trade, and Giao Thuy District People’s Committee. On behalf of Saigontel’s working group, Mr. Harry Hughes, Executive Vice President of Global Advisory, along with representatives from the Investment Promotion Department and Soihub Innovation Center, were present.

In his remarks, Nam Dinh Province expressed its sincere appreciation to SAIGONTEL and the team of experts for their visit. The province is currently focused on green and sustainable development and is in need of resources to fund and build a Green Growth Plan for the entire province, particularly emphasizing agriculture, industry, and human resource training sectors. 

SAIGONTEL Experts Share Insights at the Discussion

Mr. Harry Hughes, Executive Vice President of the Strategy and Green Growth Department at Global Advisory, highlighted Nam Dinh’s strong foundation in agricultural heritage and coastal resilience, positioning the province to lead Vietnam in green growth. He noted that Nam Dinh is advancing in the direction of sustainable agriculture, a green economy, cultural tourism, and industry, supported by existing and planned infrastructure investments. Mr. Hughes also shared his experiences in developing and implementing sustainable development policies and green growth strategies, offering advice on building a green growth workforce for the province. 

Commemorative Photo Taken by All Parties

The parties engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the development directions for green growth in Nam Dinh Province. At the conclusion of the meeting, Nam Dinh expressed its appreciation for the valuable experiences shared in developing and implementing green growth policies. The province announced plans to establish a Green Growth Task Force, which will collaborate with Saigontel and Global Advisory to implement green growth initiatives in line with the national green growth strategy.

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.