28-11-2022 08:00
AkzoNobel delivers sustainable and innovative solutions that customers, communities, and the planet increasingly rely on. VIR’s Etienne Mahler spoke to Maximilien Schréder, regional commercial director for Powder Coatings in South Asia at AkzoNobel, about the company’s sustainability approach and the contribution of its innovations to the greater goal.
28-11-2022 08:00
Embedding environmental action into business operations can be financially rewarding, as one company demonstrates by inking its first sustainability-linked trade finance credit facility.
24-11-2022 22:09
New Zealand-headquartered TMC Ltd. is embracing circularity, sustainability, and digitalisation strategies to deliver exclusive high-performance fabrics for global brands by leading the charge in utilising innovative materials. Andy Wynne, CEO of TMC, discussed the country’s vibrant business climate with VIR’s Luu Huong and how the firm is capitalising on Vietnam’s free trade agreements with some of the largest economies in the world.
24-11-2022 21:00
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi inked an agreement on November 23 to support the planning of maritime space for ocean sustainability and climate change response in Vietnam.
23-11-2022 10:21
Sustainability is often discussed in key meetings involving Phuc Khang Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, its Japanese partner, as the pair strive to create a more sustainable and connected value system through ventures like Diamond Lotus Riverside.
17-11-2022 14:45
Vietnamese and international community members gathered at the United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi), one of only two United Nations schools in the world, to commemorate the school’s 35 years of Learning to Inspire on November 11.
14-11-2022 16:39
Thua Thien-Hue People's Committee and Gilimex Industrial Park JSC broke ground on the construction of Gilimex Industrial Park in the province’s Huong Thuy town on November 11.
14-11-2022 08:00
After 28 years of constant development, Pebsteel asserts its strong name through remarkable achievements and a vision for sustainability in the pre-engineered buildings (PEB) and structural steel industry (STS).
10-11-2022 09:25
Despite positive signals in the region, the findings of the KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting show that there is still more to be done to balance addressing climate change and social equality with business performance.
07-11-2022 16:27
The Green Economy Forum and Exhibition is expected to look at sustainable solutions in Vietnam to support the country in its net-zero emission path.
03-11-2022 15:31
Both businesses and financial institutions in Vietnam are stepping up their journey in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, and reinforcing commitments to foster sustainability. A fresh PwC ESG Readiness Report for 2022 shows significantly upbeat figures about how businesses in Vietnam are approaching these matters.
03-11-2022 15:23
The importance of environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG) factors to businesses has been extensively acknowledged. Andrew Chan, Sustainability Strategy & Transformation leader at PwC Asia-Pacific’s Sustainability Centre of Excellence, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how to address ESG concerns across a broad spectrum of industries.
01-11-2022 18:43
The Crown Prince couple of Denmark is leading a business delegation to Vietnam on November 1-2, consisting of more than 30 Danish companies with cutting-edge technology and know-how on sustainability and green transition.
31-10-2022 18:05
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, on October 28 released its Guide to Data Center Sustainability, an online resource for data centre owners and operators seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities.
31-10-2022 08:00
As a world-renowned vehicle brand, Volvo Cars has consistently gone above and beyond client expectations. Nick Connor, head of Volvo APEC, talked to VIR’s Luu Huong about the group’s long-term strategic plan in the Vietnamese market as well as its core values and sustainability commitments.