The Vietnam ESG Forum initiated by Dan Tri newspaper in 2024 attracted great attention from experts, the community, and businesses. Following that success, Dan Tri newspaper launched the Vietnam ESG Forum in 2025 with many new and more breakthrough points, aiming to become a useful information channel for units to know how to effectively implement ESG in their own businesses.
As one of the opening events for the series of activities of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2025, on the afternoon of August 14, Dan Tri newspaper organized the Workshop “Implementing ESG with AI, what should businesses do?” in Ho Chi Minh City. Many entrepreneurs, businesses, organizations, and localities have registered to attend.

Speakers attending the workshop "Implementing ESG with AI, what should businesses do?" on the afternoon of August 14.
In addition to a series of large-scale seminars and workshops in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi , the Vietnam ESG Forum also created a buzz through a writing contest to share ESG initiatives, launching the Vietnam ESG Awards to honor units that implement ESG well... Business people and experts highly appreciate the prestige of the Vietnam ESG Forum and expect Dan Tri newspaper to organize it annually, to always be a platform to connect and guide sustainable development for Vietnamese businesses.
ESG Vietnam Forum: Topics are very correct and on point, suitable for the actual needs of businesses
Vietnam ESG Forum 2024 with the theme "Strategy for sustainable development in the new era" on April 23 in Hanoi, with the participation of a team of speakers who are leaders of state management agencies, leading experts and influential in the ESG field domestically and internationally.
According to the feedback of most of the attendees, the event had attractive, diverse, and multi-dimensional content with in-depth presentations and seminars. When participating in the event, attendees had the opportunity to connect with experts experienced in ESG and ESG-oriented corporate governance; access ESG-oriented governance solutions - a vital factor for businesses aiming to maximize efficiency, profit, and sustainable development in the era of national development.
The topics selected within the framework of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2024, according to Dr. Bui Thanh Minh - Deputy Director of the Office of the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV), are very correct and relevant, suitable for business needs, from governance to sustainable human resources. Mr. Minh is also one of the members of the Vietnam ESG Forum's Senior Council.
Mr. Nguyen Tien Huy, Director of the Office of Business for Sustainable Development (under VCCI), stated that the policy framework and international standards on ESG are being rapidly completed, requiring businesses to not only comply domestically but also meet global requirements, especially if they want to expand into the international market.
In that context, ESG is no longer a formal choice but has become a core strategy in risk management, enhancing brand value and ensuring long-term growth for businesses.

Experts shared at the first Vietnam ESG Forum with the theme "Sustainable development strategy in the new era" (Photo: Thanh Dong).
Therefore, experts assess that Dan Tri newspaper's organization of the Vietnam ESG Forum is very timely, because applying ESG to strategy building is very important, because it creates sustainability, creating "resistance" for businesses to fight against rapid changes of the times.
Over the past year since the Vietnam ESG Forum was launched in May 2024, the forum's activities have revolved around important and practical issues related to sustainable development around the ESG pillars. Thereby, experts and units interested in implementing ESG have also proposed solutions, creating a forum to share specific experiences in ESG practice.
"The forum was held for the first time but received a lot of attention. We were really surprised by the level of interest from the business community, even greater than what we initially imagined when planning the organization," said journalist Pham Tuan Anh - Editor-in-Chief of Dan Tri newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Vietnam ESG Forum.
Within the framework of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2024, the Organizing Committee heard many in-depth discussions related to ESG as well as the vision for ESG development in the coming period. Among many opinions, the discussion contributions mentioned the element of science and technology.
ESG Vietnam Forum 2025 with the theme "Science and technology and driving force for sustainable development"
Following the success of the first Vietnam ESG Forum, the Vietnam ESG Forum 2025 will focus on one of the key factors to promote sustainable development in the new era: science and technology.
The business community highly appreciated the theme of this year's Forum, because ESG is gradually becoming an important factor for businesses in the new era and science and technology are the key to transformation towards sustainable development.

"We are living in an era of scientific and technological development that brings great opportunities to solve social challenges with development using artificial intelligence (AI), IoT... to build a greener, more sustainable future," journalist Pham Tuan Anh emphasized.
The Vietnam ESG Forum 2025 will be a place to exchange and discuss important issues such as how businesses can apply science and technology to improve the environment, limit negative impacts on the environment, how businesses can solve social problems such as hunger eradication and poverty reduction, improve the quality of education and healthcare, create sustainable employment opportunities, how science and technology can enhance transparency, accountability, and governance efficiency?
The Vietnam ESG Forum 2025 High-Level Council consists of 12 members, who are prestigious and influential figures in the field of Environment, Society and Governance (ESG).
Vietnam ESG Forum hopes to be a bridge to form an ESG implementation network
Through the success of the first Vietnam ESG Forum, Dan Tri newspaper hopes that the Vietnam ESG Forum will grow stronger and stronger each time it is held, acting as a bridge to form a network on ESG implementation in Vietnam. From there, large enterprises will increasingly play a leading role so that the business community can work together to come up with solutions to help the Vietnamese economy grow stronger and more sustainably.
Vietnam ESG Awards 2025 is expected to take place within the framework of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2025, expected to discover, evaluate and honor more quality businesses, especially emphasizing the science and technology factor - a factor that plays a key role in the country's rise in the new era.
The Vietnam ESG Awards 2025 Judging Council consists of experts and business leaders with experience and reputation in ESG and sustainable development. The Council participates in evaluating the entries according to the criteria; provides professional advice; and makes the final decision on the title.
" Dan Tri Newspaper commits to make every effort for the Vietnam ESG Forum 2025 as well as the Vietnam ESG Awards 2025 to take place successfully. We hope to call for the active participation of ministries, branches, localities as well as businesses, scientists, social organizations, and press agencies to work together to build a high-quality Forum with strong influence", Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh affirmed.
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