elevating the optimal capacity of corporate governance in vietnam

Elevating the optimal capacity of corporate governance in Vietnam

The 2022 OECD-Asia Roundtable on Corporate Governance, held in Hanoi in October, drew numerous stakeholders. The forum focused on building resilient and sustainable supply chains, which supports the implementation of corporate governance policies and practices in the region in accordance with the accepted global principles of corporate governance.
businesses can show the way with esg compliance

Businesses can show the way with ESG compliance

The importance of sustainability to the bottom line, particularly a stronger corporate governance foundation, has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses large and small.
implement esg criteria or lose out on investment

Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Internal auditing in Vietnamese businesses has historically consisted of little more than making financial projections and keeping an eye on the company’s own internal control mechanisms. Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, talked with VIR’s Celine Luu about how the modern internal audit could play a pivotal role in risk management and other wider concerns.
5th annual corporate governance forum held by viod and vir

5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum held by VIOD and VIR

The 5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum took place on December 9 in the Reverie Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, with the theme "Stronger leadership for a multi-threat world". The annual event is co-organised by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), a member of Global Network of Director Institutes and Vietnam Investment Review.
vinfast receives corporate esg assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast receives corporate ESG assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast, Vietnam's first global electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an indicative Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Assessment from Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognised research, ratings, and data firm.
5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in vietnam

5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in Vietnam

On December 7, PwC Vietnam launched “Asia Pacific’s Time: Responding to the new reality,” a report that sets out five success factors to help businesses develop in today’s landscape.
the proactive pursuit of sustainability

The proactive pursuit of sustainability

The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.
aeon vietnam promoting sustainable consumption

AEON Vietnam promoting sustainable consumption

Building a sustainable distribution system and promoting sustainable consumption have become the key goals of Japanese retailer AEON Vietnam as a bridge between manufacturers and consumers.
determination on show by businesses to be esg ready

Determination on show by businesses to be ESG ready

Many businesses in Vietnam are advised to use environmental, social, and governance criteria as soon as possible as an effective tool for their sustainable development and improve their competitiveness. However, numerous challenges are facing them ahead.
hospitality industry joins esg

Hospitality industry joins ESG

Environmental, social, and governance criteria are still a new concept for most tourism and hotel businesses in Vietnam, but the success stories of a number of pioneering brands have contributed to inspiring businesses to embrace them more, with several companies picking up awards at a seminar organised by Vietnam Investment Review last week.
businesses identify esg importance

Businesses identify ESG importance

While many businesses in Vietnam now consider environmental, social, and governance goals as crucial in the journey to sustainable development, lack of knowledge and resources will remain a barrier for some time.
listed companies lean into esg conventions

Listed companies lean into ESG conventions

The mounting acceleration of sustainability and ESG-related criteria have been among the major concerns among financial markets, and Vietnamese organisations are allocating more resources towards improving their resilience.
cp vietnam named top sustainable group for third time

C.P. Vietnam named top sustainable group for third time

Thailand’s C.P. Vietnam (CPV) was named among the top 10 most sustainable manufacturing companies in the country at Sustainable Companies Vietnam 2022.
cp vietnam named a top sustainable group for third time

C.P. Vietnam named a top sustainable group for third time

Thailand’s C.P. Vietnam was named among the top 10 most sustainable manufacturing companies in the country at an awards event last week.
esg key to sustainable development conference

ESG key to sustainable development: conference

On November 29, the “ESG - The Key to Sustainable Development” conference, organised by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), saw the attendance of about 100 guests from state agencies, speakers, press and media agencies, and nearly 40 enterprises in Vietnam.