In 2023, National Economics University (NEU) participated in numerous activities to collect and measure data for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These activities emphasized the importance of responsible business practices and human rights in education and policy, helping support the implementation of Vietnam’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights.

Training Course on “Responsible Business Practices and Human Rights Due Diligence for Japanese Enterprises and Their Supply Chains”

The course was held in Da Nang (March 10–11), Hai Duong (March 24–25), and Dong Nai (June 16–17), organized by UNDP and NEU with support from the Government of Japan. It aimed to build capacity and provide opportunities for Japanese companies and their supply chains to discuss challenges, risks, and shared solutions to promote and respect human rights in business operations. The training also included in-person consultations with UNDP experts on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and human rights due diligence procedures.

Link: https://www.neu.edu.vn/vi/thong-tin-kinh-te/gioi-thieu-bo-tai-lieu-dao-tao-ve-kinh-doanh-co-trach-nhiem-2

Release of the Publication “Case Studies on Responsible Business Practices in Vietnam”

The publication by UNDP and NEU emphasizes the importance of responsible business and human rights in Vietnam. It includes case studies from various universities and provides an overview of responsible business practices and stakeholder rights in Vietnamese enterprises. The publication aims to support education and training on responsible business and human rights in higher education institutions. Key topics include overtime and harassment in tourism businesses, instability in the business environment, temporary labor issues in industrial parks, and good practices in the garment industry. The publication emphasizes the need for responsible business practices to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Link: https://www.undp.org/vi/vietnam/publications/cac-tinh-huong-thuc-te-tai-viet-nam-ve-thuc-hanh-kinh-doanh-co-trach-nhiem

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