sk es tt group to co develop green energy in quang tri

SK E&S, T&T Group to co-develop green energy in Quang Tri

SK E&S, T&T Group, and Quang Tri province signed an MoU on investment, trade, energy transition, and green growth at the Korea-Vietnam Business Forum on July 1.
aiib invests 75 million in seabank bonds

AIIB invests $75 million in SeABank bonds

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on July 1 announced its latest investment of $75 million in the green and blue bonds issued by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HSX: SSB).
thai nguyen proactive in its green growth journey

Thai Nguyen proactive in its green growth journey

Thai Nguyen province in Vietnam’s northeast is making strides to expedite socioeconomic development hand-in-hand with green growth.
greenfeed vietnam wins twice at asia responsible enterprise awards

Greenfeed Vietnam wins twice at Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards

On June 28, Greenfeed Vietnam announced its recognition as one of the first Vietnam agri-food companies to receive the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024.
dutch bank to pump 30 million in renewables in southeast asia

Dutch bank to pump $30 million in renewables in Southeast Asia

Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has proposed to place $30 million into greenfield renewable energy platform Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets (SARA).
tackling climate change crisis through innovation and tech

Tackling climate change crisis through innovation and tech

My recent visit to Vietnam illustrated many of the challenges of growing economies in facing climate change, whose consequences are becoming increasingly dire. Vietnam shows how a country can take action and use innovative mechanisms and technology to enable a path to green and sustainable growth.
vietnam textile and garment industry taking eu regulations more seriously

Vietnam textile and garment industry taking EU regulations more seriously

Vietnamese textile and garment businesses are approaching new solutions to fully benefit from the transition to green production in line with ever tougher regulations.
ifc offers 150 million financing package to seabank

IFC offers $150 million financing package to SeABank

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a financing package of $150 million to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to catalyse a viable blue finance market, foster green bonds and support smaller businesses in Vietnam.
policy on rescheduling debt repayment period extended

Policy on rescheduling debt repayment period extended

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to allow commercial banks to reschedule the debt repayment period and maintain the debt group for certain sectors for an additional six months, to support struggling businesses.
green credentials garner a boost for industrial property

Green credentials garner a boost for industrial property

Sustainable real estate development is becoming a core component for investors in industrial property.
roadmap to prepare for greener products in vietnam

Roadmap to prepare for greener products in Vietnam

Evolving from producing conventional products to environmentally friendly versions is a long-term transition process that requires building a roadmap and a high commitment to corporate responsibility. Nguyen Le Thang Long, president of the Eco-Friendly Products Manufacturer Association (EPMA), explained the importance to VIR’s Oanh Do.
suggestions pour in for carbon credit development

Suggestions pour in for carbon credit development

There is an urgent need for rules to develop Vietnam’s carbon credit market, given the country’s significant potential to generate carbon credits from its vast forests and numerous greenhouse gas reduction projects.
revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Carbon credits have recently made headlines in Vietnam, with the concept often surrounded by overblown expectations of an easy option, or suspicions of what feel unlikely attempts to cancel out greenhouse gas emissions.
esg considerations light the path for sabecos success

ESG considerations light the path for SABECO’s success

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation is promoting more green growth initiatives, demonstrating its steadfastness in the goal that business investment must go hand-in-hand with the nation’s sustainable development.
investment in green energy transition vital for vietnam

Investment in green energy transition vital for Vietnam

The Vietnam Energy Outlook Report - Pathways to Net Zero (EOR-NZ) has noted that to achieve its 2050 target, Vietnam's CO2 emissions may peak by 2030, so the pace of its green energy transition needs to pick up.