vsbf 2023 driving vietnamese firms on sustainability and inclusive growth

VSBF 2023: Driving Vietnamese firms on sustainability and inclusive growth

Vietnam-Singapore Board Forum (VSBF) 2023, with the theme driving sustainability and inclusive growth in the digital era, took place on May 12 and proposed sustainable strategies and new ways to achieve growth and prosperity.
asia pacific capital projects infrastructure summit spotlights sustainability

Asia-Pacific Capital Projects & Infrastructure Summit spotlights sustainability

The Asia-Pacific Capital Projects and Infrastructure Summit, organised by PwC Vietnam, took place on April 27 in Hanoi. The theme, Delivering infrastructure for tomorrow, today, focused on the country's development journey towards sustainable infrastructure.
sustainability a top priority for cxos

Sustainability a top priority for CxOs

Deloitte’s 2023 sustainability report finds global C-level business leaders (CxOs) view climate change as a top priority for their organisations amid global uncertainty.
report shows e commerce trending towards sustainability

Report shows e-commerce trending towards sustainability

Sustainable eCommerce will connect individual shopping behaviors towards long-term shopping trends including search, selection, purchase, payment and exchange.
green jobs needed as businesses embrace sustainability

Green jobs needed as businesses embrace sustainability

As the nation is aiming for green growth, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Country HR Manager of the leading global recruitment, staffing, outsourcing and payroll company ManpowerGroup Vietnam shares about the growing importance of sustainability in business strategies and green job opportunities in the country.
packaging provider sig reinforces sustainability commitment in asia

Packaging provider SIG reinforces sustainability commitment in Asia

Through its 25 years of sustainability journey in Asia, Switzerland-headquartered aseptic packaging solutions provider Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) has been making ambitious sustainability commitments. Angela Lu, president and general manager Asia Pacific South at SIGdiscussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how SIG facilitates the consumer’s need for convenience, and how sustainable packaging is becoming a key focus for sustainability.
suntory group deepens sustainable footprint in vietnam

Suntory Group deepens sustainable footprint in Vietnam

The “Mizuiku – I love clean water” programme is an education initiative for nature and water unique to Suntory Group designed for the next generation to realise the beauty of nature, which has brought benefit to more than 2.6 million people at all ages across Vietnam after eight years. VIR’s Ha Thuy has an exclusive interview with Masaaki Fujiwara, chief sustainability officer of Suntory Group.
greener faster smarter digital plans

Greener, faster, smarter digital plans

Various experts have explained how Vietnam can be smarter, greener, and more efficient in its digital overhaul, with an eye towards sustainability.
jcci proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

JCCI proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

Japanese companies would like to contribute to a realistic energy transition in Vietnam by promoting private investment in the application of decarbonisation technologies necessary for meeting sustainability goals, according to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
sweden leading in green digital goals

Sweden leading in green, digital goals

Companies are betting on digital transformation and 5G to increase operational efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. David Lidén, trade commissioner of Sweden to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the lessons from Sweden in the twin green and digital transition.
de heus and bel ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio

De Heus and Bel Ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio

De Heus, Bel Ga and Green Roof have formed a partnership with a view to deliver a positive impact on Vietnam’s sustainability progress. Johan van den Ban, CEO of De Heus Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van the importance of the latest tie-up between the three companies.
green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Vietnam’s logistics businesses are advancing on a green path connected with digital transformation, but are also in a highly energy-intensive and polluting industry, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the sector, experts have said.
lixil embraces cleaner future

LIXIL embraces cleaner future

At the recent unveiling of the new global identity for LIXIL’s American Standard power brand in February, Priyanka Tanwar, leader of Communications and Corporate Responsibility for Asia at LIXIL, and Toshie Takahashi, leader of Brand and Commercial Marketing for Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Linh Le about the company's corporate responsibility strategy.
repositioning vietnam in the timber value chain

Repositioning Vietnam in the timber value chain

It is of the utmost importance for Vietnam to complete the next steps of implementation of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade as quickly as possible. Anja Barth, chief technical advisor of a forest biodiversity initiative run by the German Development Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, talked to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the progress of sustainability and conservation in this area in Vietnam.
baywa re and icebug race to reduce carbon footprint in the footwear and apparel industry

BayWa r.e. and Icebug race to reduce carbon footprint in the footwear and apparel industry

Global renewable energy developer, BayWa r.e., has announced its collaboration with Swedish shoe manufacturer and sustainability pioneer, Icebug, for the Decarbonising Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam – On-Site Rooftop Solar Group Procurement programme. Initiated by the Clean Energy Investment Accelerator, the Apparel Impact Institute, and the IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative, the pilot was first rolled out in 2021.