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Sustainability: it’s time to step up and act together
10-11-2023 22:31
Becoming more sustainable is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s a business imperative. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, spoke to VIR's Thanh Tung about how Siemens is leading the way towards carbon neutrality and how the company has been assisting its customers to meet individual decarbonisation goals.
Fast Retailing transforms its business to balance sustainability with growth
10-11-2023 12:39
Fast Retailing, a Japanese retail holdings company, is altering its operations to strike a balance between sustainability and business growth, contributing to a more sustainable society through a new circular business model.
Growth through Sustainability is a journey
09-11-2023 09:34
Masan High-Tech Materials, a Vietnamese company ranked third in the world for tungsten powders and tungsten carbide, is now planning to build a tungsten recycling plant in Thai Nguyen, with the ambition of making Vietnam the hub of tungsten innovation and sustainability in Asia. This is part of Masan High-Tech Material's Growth through Sustainability strategy, which is underpinned by the belief that sustainability is a journey, not a destination. CEO Craig Bradshaw spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about this approach and its further developments.
AkzoNobel advances eco-friendly coating solutions through innovative sustainability initiatives
06-11-2023 14:00
Amid the global push for eco-friendly practices in construction and manufacturing, AkzoNobel, a prominent figure in the coatings industry, is leading the way in pioneering sustainable solutions to reduce its environmental impacts. VIR’s Linh Le spoke to Şirvan Canıtez, AkzoNobel’s regional commercial director of Powder Coatings Business in South Asia-Pacific, to gain insights into its electrostatic powder coating products and its noteworthy contributions to the industry's sustainable future.
Singapore launches fifth edition of Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge
02-11-2023 12:11
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) launched the fifth edition of the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) on October 31 to catalyse innovative collaborations between industry players, promising startups, and small- and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sustainability space.
Grab navigates affordability and sustainability
30-10-2023 14:00
Over the past year, Grab has rolled out a number of new initiatives, aimed at benefiting both consumers and driver-partners. Alejandro Osorio, CEO of Grab Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about his company's response to the evolving dynamics in the Vietnamese economy, focusing on an affordability strategy to stay relevant in a challenging economic climate.
Long-term sustainability for Vietnam’s social wellbeing
24-10-2023 09:53
At the next meeting of the National Assembly next month, the Law on Social Insurance will come up for a crucial review. This presents a golden opportunity to update the law to allow for more productive and efficient investments by the Vietnam Social Security Fund (VSS).
Decades of miracles light Quang Ninh’s way
23-10-2023 11:00
Quang Ninh has experienced miraculous development in the past and at present. Now, the northeastern province is gearing towards modernity and sustainability, with myriad new opportunities.
Fresh perspective imperative in maintaining golfing craze
23-10-2023 09:28
Vietnam’s golf industry is witnessing exponential growth, driven by both domestic and international investments. However, with projections for 400-500 golf courses by 2030, the industry is facing a critical juncture as development intertwines with calls for sustainability.
Ministry of Finance recognises SABECO's outstanding budget contributions
22-10-2023 17:18
By ensuring the dual mission of profitability and sustainability Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has been honoured for its contribution to the budget during the pandemic peak in Vietnam.
More companies embrace sustainable development
16-10-2023 12:00
Increasingly, companies across Vietnam are embracing corporate responsibility, sustainability, and building community relations. The presence of names such as Samsung, PetroVietnam, Sabeco, BRG, SeABank, Vingroup, Sun Group, Coninco, Kinderworld, and Gelex in community activities over the years is obvious.
USAID and MPI support pioneering enterprises and promote sustainability
13-10-2023 18:59
Today, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness project (IPSC), co-hosted a business forum themed “Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit, Fostering a Sustainable Vietnam.”
German Supply Chain Act: Sustainability focus and Vietnam's implications
11-10-2023 17:07
The 2023 German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act prioritises sustainable criteria in global supply chains. Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of FNF Vietnam, and Huyen Nhu Lanh, coordinator of the project at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam spoke with VIR’s Luu Huong on the opportunities and challenges the new law provides for Vietnam.
Thailand’s long-term debt stable: Union Bank of Switzerland
11-10-2023 16:26
The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) has rated Thailand’s long-term debt sustainability as stable, despite earlier concerns that it might face a downgrade in its credit rating if there were efforts to stimulate the economy through the 10,000 THB (271 USD) digital wallet scheme.
Emissions fees a step towards sustainability ambitions
11-10-2023 09:00
Vietnam’s recent proposal to introduce an environmental fee for emissions is seen as a commendable stride towards sustainability amid global climate concerns.
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