companies must embrace green finance initiatives

Companies must embrace green finance initiatives

Green and digital transition is an inevitable process for all businesses, despite the challenges it presents. Vu Minh Tien, vice chairman of VIAD Group, spoke with VIR’s Huong Duong about how to seize on the transition and overcome obstacles through carbon credits and greener financing.
the path to carbon neutrality what matters beyond esg investments

The path to carbon neutrality: what matters beyond ESG investments?

The 2021 movie Don’t Look Up starts with a shocking premise: a comet estimated to be 5-10km in diameter is hurtling towards Earth. There are only six months left before impact, yet despite the scientific certainty, the political, economic, and media leadership in the United States is consumed by their own interests.
panasonic turns commitment into action

Panasonic turns commitment into action

Immediate actions to cut down greenhouse gas emissions are needed to limit global warming, with global corporations like Panasonic fulfilling their significant role towards carbon neutrality.
areas identified as pillars of a sustainable economy

Areas identified as pillars of a sustainable economy

Carbon credits, green real estate, and e-commerce should be the focus for Vietnam's sustainable efforts, a VIR conference heard on November 12.
pioneering carbon neutral standards the 136th canton fair sets a new industry benchmark

Pioneering carbon-neutral standards: The 136th Canton Fair sets a new industry benchmark

As China's No.1 Fair, the Canton Fair is leading the drive in the exhibition industry to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the goal of hosting carbon-neutral tradeshows.
the 136th canton fair highlights product innovation to support a greener economy

The 136th Canton Fair highlights product innovation to support a greener economy

The ongoing 136th Canton Fair, which has gathered 10,040 on-site participating companies in its second phase, has seen more than 300,000 green and low-carbon products showcased online.
french businesses reaffirm support for vietnams green growth at gefe 2024

French businesses reaffirm support for Vietnam's green growth at GEFE 2024

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) gathered 15 exhibitors and 12 high-level speakers at the France Sequence at GEFE 2024, demonstrating France's commitment to supporting Vietnam in achieving its ambitious goal of carbon net-zero emissions by 2050.
vietjet pioneers sustainable fuel for international flights

Vietjet pioneers sustainable fuel for international flights

Vietjet is now operating flights using sustainable fuel supplied by Petrolimex Aviation, reducing carbon emissions by up to 80 per cent.
singapore grants conditional approval for solar power import from australia

Singapore grants conditional approval for solar power import from Australia

Singapore has granted conditional approval to Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets to import low-carbon electricity from Australia.
green low carbon and full fledged smart mobility products gain attention at the 136th canton fair

Green, Low-Carbon, and Full-fledged Smart Mobility Products Gain Attention at the 136th Canton Fair

The 136th Canton Fair, which has opened in Guangzhou , has fully upgraded the New Energy Resources Exhibition Section with the addition of a hydrogen energy theme for the first time.
urban mobility to support the nations net zero drive

Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
columbia asia harnesses solar energy for sustainable healthcare

Columbia Asia harnesses solar energy for sustainable healthcare

Partnership with Solarvest Energy Sdn Bhd Significantly Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across Nine Hospitals in The Country.
australia and vietnam join forces to cultivate quality workforce for net zero future

Australia and Vietnam join forces to cultivate quality workforce for net-zero future

Vietnam and Australia view the green economy as a vital area for cooperation, with Australia’s ambition to lead in renewable energy aligning with Vietnam’s focus on wind and solar development.
accelerating transition to low carbon society

Accelerating transition to low-carbon society

An environmental, social, governance (ESG) symposium 2024 themed ‘Driving Inclusive Green Transition’ hosted by SCG on September 30 aimed to compile and present key proposals and recommendations for accelerating the transition towards clean energy and a circular economy, using the Saraburi Sandbox as a pilot project to create low-carbon society.
sustainability expo 2024 paves way for low carbon city

Sustainability Expo 2024 paves way for low-carbon city

The low-carbon city model presented by SCG at the Sustainability Expo 2024 in Thailand represents a collaborative effort for comprehensive sustainable development across all sectors, aiming to transform Saraburi - the cement capital of Thailand - into a low-carbon city model that can serve as an example for Vietnam.