green investment requires collective efforts from all

Green investment requires collective efforts from all

Sustainability is taking centre stage in Vietnam’s development plan. Amanda Murphy, head of Commercial Banking for South and Southeast Asia at HSBC Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in facilitating green financing tools and emphasises the importance of clear policymaking for sustainable investments.
home credit takes esg to new heights

Home Credit takes ESG to new heights

Home Credit, a global consumer finance provider, today released its third group sustainability report, covering the year 2022. The report highlights the company’s progress in serving its customers and communities in a sustainable way, through the promotion of responsible finance and digital empowerment across its markets.
bat vietnam wins at the 2023 corporate sustainability awards

BAT Vietnam wins at the 2023 'Corporate Sustainability Awards'

British American Tobacco (BAT) Vietnam was honoured at the 2023 'Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards' at a ceremony held by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine at the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29.
insights from the hilton garden inn danang

Insights from the Hilton Garden Inn Danang

Hilton Garden Inn Danang, boasting 234 rooms with captivating beach views, was inaugurated in late May – marking the Hilton group's first beach-front property in Vietnam. Alexandra Murray, area vice president and head of Southeast Asia at Hilton, spoke to VIR's Linh Le about the hotel's distinctive features and the group's ambitious strategy for Vietnam.
dbs bank empowers vietnams green revolution

DBS Bank empowers Vietnam's green revolution

In an exclusive interview with VIR’s Luu Huong, Yulanda Chung, head of Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank discussed how the bank has embraced the opportunity in Vietnam to harness the power of banking to create a positive impact.
financial institutions ready to provide greener agro loans

Financial institutions ready to provide greener agro-loans

Financial institutions have a significant role in advancing agriculture’s net-zero agenda by channelling green finance, educating the market, and helping agricultural companies build a sustainability mindset.
sustainability reporting in vietnam why it matters

Sustainability reporting in Vietnam: Why it matters

I recently met a businessman at a networking event who introduced himself as a procurement professional. Part of his job entails linking international companies with manufacturers based in Vietnam. Not long ago, he received a request from a client, connected them to a local supplier, and even provided samples for their perusal.
the transition to a sustainable food system

The transition to a sustainable food system

In response to the climate emergency that is exacerbating the global food crisis, companies like Nestlé are making efforts to play a role of game-changers. Chris Hogg, Nestlé’s vice president and head of Sustainability and Communications for Asia, Oceania, and Africa, talked with Van Trang about the transition to a regenerative food system that can nourish the planet affordably and sustainably amid new crisis contexts.
uob empowers vietnamese smes to harness digital technologies

UOB empowers Vietnamese SMEs to harness digital technologies

UOB FinLab, an innovation accelerator, announced its official launch in Vietnam today, granting small- and- medium- sized enterprises access to digitalisation and sustainability programmes, matching of business solutions providers, mentorship, and valuable resources.
astrazeneca vietnam honoured with special britcham award

AstraZeneca Vietnam honoured with special BritCham award

AstraZeneca Vietnam has received the British Chamber of Commerce's (BritCham) first-ever 50th Anniversary Recognition award for the company's unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and its profound impact on Vietnam's healthcare sector.
grab vietnam ceo reveals sustainability plans

Grab Vietnam CEO reveals sustainability plans

In an interview with VIR, CEO of Grab Vietnam Alejandro Osorio shares Grab's strategic plans on adoption of electric vehicles, ongoing pilot programmes for sustainable transport, and the group's commitment to carbon neutrality.
financeasia names citi best sustainable bank in vietnam

FinanceAsia names Citi Best Sustainable Bank in Vietnam

Citi has been recognised by FinanceAsia, the region's premier capital markets publication, for sustainability work in the country and commitment to partnering with clients.
standard chartered facilitates 25 million financing for tung ho steel

Standard Chartered facilitates $25 million financing for Tung Ho Steel

Standard Chartered Vietnam has provided a $25 million Transition Trade Finance facility to support Tung Ho Steel Vietnam in their environmentally friendly, scrap-based steel production, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the steel industry.
british international investment ventures into southeast asia

British International Investment ventures into Southeast Asia

In a bold move towards advancing sustainable development, British International Investment (BII), a UK development finance institution and impact investor, unveiled a $15 million commitment to the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF) on May 22.
ocop products stimulate hung yens agriculture

OCOP products stimulate Hung Yen’s agriculture

The development of OCOP products aims to bolster the potential of restructuring and stimulating Hung Yen’s agricultural sustainability.