microsoft seals carbon capture deal with occidental

Microsoft seals carbon capture deal with Occidental

Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday inked a record carbon capture agreement with Occidental Petroleum subsidiary 1PointFive, as major technology companies grapple with the growing carbon footprint of artificial intelligence.
denmark to introduce worlds first livestock carbon tax

Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax

Denmark will introduce the world's first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
nami distributed energy secures clime capital funding amid vietnam policy breakthrough

Nami Distributed Energy secures Clime Capital funding amid Vietnam policy breakthrough

Clime Capital, a Singapore-based fund manager focused on accelerating the low carbon transition, and Nami Distributed Energy, a Vietnamese clean energy company, jointly announced a $10 million investment on July 9.
tasco auto acquires sweden auto

Tasco Auto acquires Sweden Auto

On July 8, Tasco Auto announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of Sweden Auto Co., Ltd., the sole authorised importer and distributor of Volvo cars in Vietnam.
hanoi encourages community engagement in child protection

Hanoi encourages community engagement in child protection

Hanoi has rolled out various measures to continue effectively implementing policies of caring for, educating, and protecting children.
carlsberg quaffs british soft drinks maker britvic for 33 bn

Carlsberg quaffs British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for £3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).
key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Companies in Vietnam must begin to report their carbon inventory and participate in carbon credit exchanges. Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at Russin & Vecchi, provides deep analysis of the issue.
vietnam medipharm expo 2024 to open in ho chi minh city

Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024 to open in Ho Chi Minh City

The 22nd International Medical, Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition - Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024 - will officially take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City on August 1-3.
marriott international expand high ranking official role

Marriott International expand high-ranking official role

Marriott International has announced the expansion of Duke Nam’s role as area vice president for South Korea and Philippines to now include Vietnam. This expanded role marks another chapter in the 38-year hospitality career of this industry veteran.
lego factory on track for end of year

Lego factory on track for end of year

The $1.3 billion Lego factory in the southern province of Binh Duong, the first from Denmark's Lego Group to be designed as a carbon-neutral facility, is expected to be up and running by year-end, and will be the group's most sustainable factory to date.
first pilot electric vehicle carbon credit project in vietnam

First pilot electric vehicle carbon credit project in Vietnam

Selex Smart Electric Vehicle JSC (Selex Motors) has partnered with PoA Carbon Management JSC (PoA Carbon) to implement a pilot project to develop carbon credits for electric vehicles.
astrazeneca honoured with award from britcham

AstraZeneca honoured with award from BritCham

The British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam has acknowledged AstraZeneca for its unwavering commitment and outstanding achievements in advancing innovation and applying science in the healthcare sector in Vietnam.
businesses challenged to erase carbon footprint

Businesses challenged to erase carbon footprint

Production and consumption are increasing the carbon footprint globally, necessitating businesses to take greater responsibility in controlling emissions.
measures for offshore wind must be carried out rapidly

Measures for offshore wind must be carried out rapidly

Vietnam’s ambition to achieve 6GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 is increasingly adrift, with not enough work carried out on legalities and developer support.
medical experts give their views on new tech

Medical experts give their views on new tech

Healthcare industry experts spoke of an ongoing technology transition with tremendous potential at the Healthcare Facility Equipment Management Symposium held at FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21.