20-06-2024 10:46
The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) on June 19 committed $30 million to Hanoi-headquartered SeABank (HSX: SSB) through a convertible loan, which can be converted into SeABank common shares within four years.
18-06-2024 19:31
Green technology pilot for Vietnamese textile and garment exporters were showcased at the Demo Day in Hanoi on June 17 as part of the German government’s initiative to support Vietnamese businesses in their green transition.
17-06-2024 13:30
Domestic fertiliser producers will have opportunities to capture market share if the proposal to apply a new VAT rate on fertiliser is approved.
17-06-2024 11:00
Vietnam is facing great pressure in greening its exports as consumers are paying bigger heed to environmentally friendly products, while advantages from free trade agreements are not being fully taken for the country to expand its offerings.
14-06-2024 16:01
Vietnam aims to turn tourism into a truly spearhead economic sector with green growth and world leading development capacity by 2030.
14-06-2024 15:00
British University Vietnam (BUV) stands as a pioneer in higher education, being the first and only international university in Vietnam authorised to deliver university degrees from the UK.
14-06-2024 11:59
Indonesia's state-owned electricity company (PLN) said that it needs 25 billion USD to build a transmission grid connecting renewable energy sources across the country, also known as a green super grid. The project will create a 50,000 km transmission network connecting many areas across the country.
13-06-2024 11:06
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) on June 12 signed a financing package of up to $80 million to expand access to finance for a women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) project in Vietnam.
12-06-2024 17:50
A new deal between GELEX Group and FPT Corporation is expected to advance comprehensive digital transformation and both parties' business operations, while further driving the country’s development.
12-06-2024 17:43
Japan’s Sojitz Corporation and the southern province of Dong Nai have agreed to work together to develop a model for green, smart industrial parks. The collaboration is set to run until 2026.
07-06-2024 14:52
A multibillion-pound claim against Google for alleged anti-competitiveness in digital advertising can proceed to trial, the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled Wednesday.
06-06-2024 11:51
VNSTEEL is making strong moves towards sustainable development. Pham Cong Thao, deputy general director of the company, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about its “green steel” journey to meet international requirements.
05-06-2024 08:00
Further cooperation and investment in science, technology, trade promotion, innovation, digitalisation, and the green transition were all topics that were discussed during an Australian business delegation's visit to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on June 4.
02-06-2024 18:00
Vietnam is enhancing its appeal to both domestic and international investors in line with its long-term green goals. Emily Hamblin, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, and Tiong Hooi Ong, partner at PwC Vietnam, shared insights on the prospects and challenges of climate finance with VIR’s Luu Huong.
02-06-2024 16:00
International organisations and associations are working with banks to arrange green finance for the business community, including agriculture, and simultaneously support them to access these crucial capital resources.