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Vietnam triples its clean energy goals, aims to get 16% of its power from solar

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Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas. But Vietnam also is emphasizing expansion of large solar farms to meet soaring demand for power generation. But while it’s building clean power capacity, Vietnam is also ramping up use of coal.

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A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be

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While not a new concept or strategy, environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs are on the rise. 196 0s – Anti Vietnam War protests and the push for peace in the United States is well-known for the actions taken by University students and protesters, but also involved outspoken members of the business community.

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Australia-based Employment Hero raises $45M AUD for its global expansion

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Its Series D will be used to support growth in those markets, and enter new Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Localized versions of Employment Hero include pre-built employment contracts and policies that comply with local laws.

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A Veteran's Day Reflection on Temporal Community

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I’d been watching the parade for an hour or so when a unit of Vietnam War era soldiers marched past. The second is a set of rules or laws that members agree to accept. The third is a system of governance for promulgating the rules, assuring compliance, and effecting change. The first is a common mission or experience.

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Could this rare bean be the solution to the global coffee crisis?

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Native to South Sudan and a handful of other African countries, including Congo, Central African Republic, and Uganda, excelsa is also farmed in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The government says companies can operate safely, but warned them to focus on business. Excelsa could play a key role in adapting. “Coffee needs peace.”

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

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During this time, we saw policies such as child labor laws, suffrage for women and prohibition. and the cultural resistance to entering Vietnam in 1965, we saw how Americans began to organize and work together to tackle specific issues with a narrow focus. This gave them greater voice in the government.

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Rounds that matter: Fintech’s fortunes, DAO dreams, Asia’s reseller revival

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IntegrityNext raises $109M to help companies ensure their supply chain is ESG-compliant There’s a lot of politics around environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing policies for good reason: Compliance with ESG norms requires companies to examine the breadth and depth of their operations to ensure things are done responsibly.

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