The training track on the CIRCO method for the Electronics industry, organized under the coordination of CIRCO Hub Vietnam, was successfully held over three days: 30/07/2024, 06/08/2024, and 13/08/2024. This event attracted enthusiastic participation from 8 pioneering companies in the electronics sector, demonstrating their strong commitment to implementing sustainable practices in their business operations.

The three sessions were vibrant with constructive discussions between experienced trainers and representatives from participating companies. The sessions not only provided theoretical knowledge but also included numerous specific and creative examples of applying green, sustainable design principles in practice. These examples focused on effective methods to minimize waste, optimize resources, and reduce costs, particularly suitable for companies in the electronics industry. Additionally, the sessions created an ideal environment for participants to connect, exchange experiences, and share challenges as well as solutions with businesses in the same industry, thereby expanding their network and enhancing future cooperation.

In the final session, company representatives had the opportunity to share initial results and lessons learned from this application, creating an interactive and rich learning space. These valuable real-world experiences not only helped businesses grasp theoretical knowledge but also facilitated the exchange of experiences, mutual learning, and building a community of businesses committed to sustainable development in the electronics industry.

This training program was also honored to welcome the presence of guest experts in the field of circular economy and the electronics industry from within the country, such as:

• Ms. Do Thi Thuy Huong, Executive Director of the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association and Editor-in-Chief of Vietnet24h Electronic Magazine, who brought insightful perspectives on industry practices and shared advanced strategies in applying the circular economy model to the electronics sector.
• Ms. Tran Minh Hue, a respected representative from the Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, who presented details on the latest initiatives and government support policies to promote the implementation of circular economy solutions in Vietnamese businesses.
• Mr. Ly Vi Ky, a respected representative of the Circular Economy (CE) Hub from UNDP, the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, who brought deep and multifaceted insights into the importance and long-term prospects of the circular economy in the context of global sustainable development.
• Ms. Do Thi Le Mai, Senior Researcher at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), who provided in-depth analysis and updates on the latest support policies to promote the application of the circular economy model in Vietnam.

CIRCO Hub Vietnam would like to express sincere gratitude to all the businesses that enthusiastically participated in the training course. The contributions and commitments of the participating businesses have played an important role in the success of the program, while demonstrating a strong determination to work together towards the goal of developing a sustainable future for the electronics industry in particular and the Vietnamese economy in general.