The Hanoi Times - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and communications campaigns topped the agenda of a seminar held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the UN Development Programme in Hanoi o­n April 1.

The seminar aims to seek ways to boost cooperation in this field between the VCCI and UNDP, and accelerate the awareness of CRS in local businesses.

VCCI Vice Chairman Doan Duy Khuong remarked that by promoting CRS, enterprises will not o­nly contribute to the country’s socio-economic and cultural development, but also improve their prestige, brands and image in the eyes of consumers, providers, distributors and investors.

It will also encourage the working spirit of workers, thereby increasing productivity, Khuong stressed.

Nguyen Quang Vinh, Deputy Director of the VCCI’s Office for Business Sustainable Development, said the Global Compact Network in Vietnam (GCVN) was organised to facilitate cooperation and dialogues between the domestic business community and boost the implementation of the 10 principles of the UN Compact Network.

Besides connecting local enterprises, GCVN also serves as a forum for UN agencies, business associations, NGOs and trade unions to share experiences in fostering CRS and better business practices