norfund grants 30 million convertible loan to seabank

Norfund grants $30 million convertible loan to SeABank

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.
germany supports green technology pilot for vietnamese businesses

Germany supports green technology pilot for Vietnamese businesses

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.
businesses anticipate green light for fertiliser vat switch

Businesses anticipate green light for fertiliser VAT switch

Domestic fertiliser producers will have opportunities to capture market share if the proposal to apply a new VAT rate on fertiliser is approved.
trade sector encouraged to go green

Trade sector encouraged to go green

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.
tourism to become truly spearhead green industry by 2030

Tourism to become truly spearhead, green industry by 2030

Vietnam aims to turn tourism into a truly spearhead economic sector with green growth and world leading development capacity by 2030.
british university vietnam leading the way as a green university

British University Vietnam: Leading the way as a green university

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.
indonesia needs 25 billion usd to build renewable energy grid

Indonesia needs 25 billion USD to build renewable energy grid

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.
adb greenlights 80 million loan package for lpbank to finance woman owned businesses

ADB greenlights $80 million loan package for LPBank to finance woman-owned businesses

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.
gelex and fpt sign mou on digital transformation

GELEX and FPT sign MoU on digital transformation

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.
sojitz to develop green ips in dong nai

Sojitz to develop green IPs in Dong Nai

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.
uk greenlights 13 bn legal claim against google

UK greenlights £13 bn legal claim against Google

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.
vnsteel the journey towards green steel strategy

VNSTEEL – the journey towards “green steel” strategy

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.
australian firms show interest in vietnams green transition

Australian firms show interest in Vietnam’s green transition

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.
investors can take measures to ensure true sustainability

Investors can take measures to ensure true sustainability

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.
experts tackle nations sustainable reporting

Experts tackle nation’s sustainable reporting

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.