Starbucks CSR initiatives gather pace
June 29, 2022 | 13:00
The food and beverage sector in Vietnam is looking to capitalise on the economic recovery by kickstarting goals in corporate social responsibility. Patricia Marques, general manager of Starbucks Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Quang Bao how the company is attempting to push forward with more initiatives in the name of sustainable development.
Promoting regional cooperation on ship waste management
May 24, 2022 | 18:15
An online workshop exchanged ideas on improving ship waste management as a way to reduce sea-based marine litter from commercial vessels and ports.
Reset required for supply chain woes
May 20, 2022 | 13:00
Supply chain disruption is damaging the progress of everything from mergers in Asia-Pacific to solar installations in some of the richest countries in the world. With that, stronger solutions are being sought for supply chain diversification.
Hanoi counting down days to SEA Games extravaganza
April 26, 2022 | 12:44
After a bumpy year of trying to get the event up and running, Hanoi and other localities will finally host the 31st Southeast Asian Games from May 12.
Eco-tech the answer to global volatility
April 06, 2022 | 16:44
Inflationary pressures around Southeast Asia and the subsequent rises in prices of food, energy, and services are forcing the region’s nations and financial institutions to come up with new strategies to protect themselves from the likely future ramifications of conflicts and climate change.
Plenty to chew over for region in wake of virtual APEC event
November 15, 2021 | 08:00
New Zealand was the latest nation to try out virtual conferencing on a massive scale last week when it hosted the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference for 2021.
All corners of the globe waking up to modern climate change philosophies
November 12, 2021 | 09:00
World leaders sprung into action last week at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, with agreements made on deforestation, methane control, reducing reliance on coal, and cutting the cost of clean technologies.
Nations come together in bid for historic climate progress
November 01, 2021 | 05:00
The COP26 climate summit is underway in the United Kingdom, with its importance to the fate of the world laid bare as leaders attempt to redouble efforts to prevent disastrous temperate rises this century, and funds look towards more sustainable outcomes.
Civilisation at stake in most important climate talks yet
October 28, 2021 | 00:11
The pressure is on for nations to deliver when it comes to a robust agreement at the upcoming COP26 climate summit – none more so than the British hosts. But with key representation set to miss the event and leaders criticised of not taking the matter seriously enough, it remains to be seen if the world can come together to turn the climate tide.
Coffee chaos highlights supply risks
September 17, 2021 | 12:57
Supply chain cracks and labour shortages are costing businesses more than ever before and production network disruptions are set to occur more frequently – and with the world more interconnected than ever, such disruption is more likely to affect everyone from coffee-loving office workers to schoolchildren in need of a fizzy drink.
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