11-04-2023 15:10
A number of Vietnamese lenders are seeking partnerships with international financial institutions for funding, particularly in sustainable development.
06-04-2023 08:30
In the fight against plastic waste, some businesses claim to use biodegradable plastics. However, the reality is that they are only using partially biodegradable plastics, called OXO-degradable plastics. These products don't contribute to sustainable development and are, in fact, directly harmful to the environment.
04-04-2023 09:00
OXO-degradable microplastic particles have become a common pollutant in soil and water and pose a threat to both ecosystems and human health.
31-03-2023 17:21
As part of the first ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) 2023 in Bali on March 30, Indonesia organised a high-level seminar themed “Aligning Policies for Climate Transition” to support the message of sustainable development, one of the ASEAN priority economic deliverables (PED) this year.
30-03-2023 15:12
Cement, plastic, and steel industries in Vietnam are being expected to actively participate in Vietnam’s circular economy as decarbonisation will be key to ensure their sustainable development.
29-03-2023 14:00
Green growth and sustainable development have become a new trend in the banking sector. Bruce Delteil, managing partner of McKinsey & Company Vietnam, shares his views on how Vietnamese banks can take advantage of the opportunities in these areas.
24-03-2023 19:13
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) today organised a joint workshop in Hanoi to discuss a draft of the National Voluntary Review, concerning the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2023.
23-03-2023 10:33
E-commerce in Vietnam has entered a new era, focusing on sustainable development and digital transformation to become a driver of the economy.
17-03-2023 15:23
In the face of increasing concerns about climate change as well as corporate responsibility in sustainable development, the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) said it was considering deducting points of businesses who does not include information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the annual report period of 2022.
14-03-2023 14:53
Only banks with a knack for technology may be willing to shift towards sustainable development in an efficient manner, industry leaders say.
10-03-2023 11:12
The healthcare sector is making efforts to implement solutions towards sustainable development. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the action plans to achieve net-zero commitments by 2050.
09-03-2023 15:00
The Indo-Pacific region, particularly nations like India and Vietnam, is becoming an engine for French economic growth in terms of green, sustainable, smart cities and semiconductor development.
01-03-2023 14:48
Vietnam can take part in the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) to make use of Europe’s initiatives and experience in this regard, according to ECESP Vice President Cillian Lohan.
22-02-2023 16:38
After a period of rapid growth, the real estate market is currently in a restructuring phase to determine a more sustainable development direction, offering an opportunity for buyers and investors, so long as they have access to available capital.
22-02-2023 09:00
Europe and Vietnam are looking to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement as a way to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation with a focus on a greener economy and more sustainable development.