18-07-2022 08:00
Through its relentless efforts in accelerating the growth of sustainable finance, multinational financial services corporation Citigroup has solidified its position. Peter Babej, CEO of Citi Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how the bank is advancing on its path towards sustainability with novel services for corporate clients, in this country and beyond.
18-07-2022 08:00
The energy sector plays a key role in addressing climate change, but the accelerated deployment of renewable and gas power together is a viable path to combating climate change. Narendra Asnani, general manager of Contractual Services Asia at US-backed GE Gas Power talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the future of energy and how GE can support Vietnam’s energy transition.
30-06-2022 16:39
Home Credit on June 30 released its Sustainability Report 2021, detailing the company’s progress in delivering on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, such as by promoting financial inclusion and offering responsible products and services to underserved populations.
29-06-2022 17:52
Vietnam’s rubber industry is exerting every effort to meet global sustainability standards.
29-06-2022 11:00
Carlsberg Vietnam is continuing to deliver high-quality products at its modern factory, showing a continued focus on evolving technology and sustainable practices.
20-06-2022 11:01
Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam on June 17 entered a cooperation agreement with FPT Long Chau to implement the Insulin Pen Sustainability Pilot Project, aiming at reducing plastic waste and creating a solution to properly dispose of used insulin pens in Vietnam.
14-06-2022 14:55
The dual impact of the pandemic and the Fourth Industrial Revolution have pushed businesses to rethink their development strategies. VIR's Mai Dang spoke with Alain Cany, chairman of EuroCham Vietnam, about sustainability and a guideline for businesses in the new normal.
06-06-2022 09:59
The latest innovative stories from Sweden, green solutions of its businesses, and the modernised image of this nation as a hub for sustainable innovations were all discussed in Ho Chi Minh City last week.
31-05-2022 12:51
Sustainability and green development has become vital across the board, including in the finance and banking sector. Harmander Mahal, head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking for Vietnam and Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank highlights the bank’s activities to grow stronger and best serve customers and partners through the crafting of a sustainable product suite.
25-05-2022 11:00
On May 14, the DHN Agriculture High-Tech Complex in Gia Lai was started by De Heus Vietnam and Hung Nhon Group, marking the fourth such site in the country. On the occasion, Johan van den Ban, CEO of De Heus Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Oanh Nguyen about the project and its mission to modernise Vietnam’s agriculture.
23-05-2022 08:00
A more robust legal framework is being sought to strengthen public-private partnerships in the health sector, thus increasing the system’s resilience and sustainability for better preparation for new pandemics.
21-05-2022 07:50
With over 150 years of global presence and more than 25 years operating Vietnam, Royal FrieslandCampina has become a household brandname to most Vietnamese consumers. The company’s key products including Dutch Lady, Fristi, Yomost and Friso among others, have become a regular nutrition source for millions of families in the country. On the occasion of his first visit back to Vietnam after COVID-19 pandemic, Roel van Neerbos, president of F&B at Royal FrieslandCampina talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the market as well as the company’s mission in bringing nutrition to the Vietnamese.
16-05-2022 14:00
Vietnam’s first sustainability community for innovation is set to bolster global partnerships and enhance knowledge. Mark Ratcliff, sustainability specialist at Except Integrated Sustainability, explains how this initiative can facilitate new collaborative business models to support the shift to sustainability and attract more investment.
16-05-2022 08:00
Since its arrival in the country in 1995, Dow has been an active partner in Vietnam's economic growth by contributing to the manufacturing industries and providing innovative and sustainable solutions. On the occasion of Dow's 125th global anniversary, president of Dow Vietnam Ekkasit Lakkananithiphan, talked with VIR’s Linh Le about the company's current projects and sustainability goals.
09-05-2022 09:16
Masan High-Tech Materials has asserted its position in the industrial mineral and metal processing lines as a trailblazer in sustainable development through its tireless efforts in adopting the three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle on both a national and global scale. Masan High-Tech Materials CEO Craig Richard Bradshaw and deputy CEO Hady Seyeda shared with VIR’s Le Luu on how the corporation is moving forward on its sustainability journey with its innovative solutions in line with the circular economy.