businesses can show the way with esg compliance

Businesses can show the way with ESG compliance

The importance of sustainability to the bottom line, particularly a stronger corporate governance foundation, has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses large and small.
unilever vietnam recognised at multiple csr awards

Unilever Vietnam recognised at multiple CSR Awards

Unilever Vietnam has been honoured at a range of CSR Awards by prestigious associations and organisations, attesting to the company's constant efforts on its journey to carry out the mission of making sustainable living commonplace in Vietnam.
abbott leads healthcare transformation for sustainability

Abbott leads healthcare transformation for sustainability

Abbott has announced it is committed to upgrading 75 primary health centres to Health and Wellness Centres in India by early 2024 in partnership with Americares India Foundation in a project intended to serve over 2.5 million people from under-resourced communities every year.
frieslandcampina steadfast in nourishing a better planet

FrieslandCampina steadfast in nourishing a better planet

Dutch-backed FrieslandCampina is pursuing sustainable development as one of its key drivers to success in Vietnam, with its own sustainability strategy embracing four key priorities.
the importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

The importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

One of the most urgent potential threats to Vietnam’s continued economic growth comes from a sustainability issue that did not get much air time at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt in November - supply chains.
mb listed among top companies with best annual reports in vietnam

MB listed among top companies with best annual reports in Vietnam

MB was recently recognised as one of the top 10 large-cap listed companies with the best annual reports in 2022 thanks to the inclusion of a sustainability report, responsibility for environmental protection, social security, and great compliance with corporate governance criteria in line with domestic and international practices.
phuc khang corporation again in top 10 sustainable businesses in vietnam

Phuc Khang Corporation again in top 10 sustainable businesses in Vietnam

The green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation was once again honoured as a Top 10 Sustainable Business in the Production, Trading and Services category, ranked by the Corporate Sustainability Index 2022.
the proactive pursuit of sustainability

The proactive pursuit of sustainability

The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.
listed companies lean into esg conventions

Listed companies lean into ESG conventions

The mounting acceleration of sustainability and ESG-related criteria have been among the major concerns among financial markets, and Vietnamese organisations are allocating more resources towards improving their resilience.
how keppel land enriches lives and uplifts the community

How Keppel Land enriches lives and uplifts the community

As Keppel Land Vietnam commemorates its 30th anniversary, the company is committed to advancing the sustainability cause in its operations and activities for the next 30 years and beyond.
optimism urged for 2023 capital market prospects

Optimism urged for 2023 capital market prospects

Vietnam’s capital market has evolved at a pace that may have exceeded forecasts during the last decade, but investor education and environmental, social, and governance awareness are now pressing concerns. Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how to accelerate the adoption of such standards to promote sustainability and the position of Vietnam’s capital sector.
vir honours sustainable businesses in vietnam

VIR honours sustainable businesses in Vietnam

Nearly 40 local and foreign businesses that have supported Vietnam’s sustainable development and ESG/CSR initiatives over the past five years have been honoured by VIR within the framework of the conference "ESG: The key to sustainable development".
akzonobel stays committed to sustainable innovations

AkzoNobel stays committed to sustainable innovations

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.
printing a brand new chapter of environmental stewardship in vietnam

Printing a brand new chapter of environmental stewardship in Vietnam

Embedding environmental action into business operations can be financially rewarding, as one company demonstrates by inking its first sustainability-linked trade finance credit facility.
tmc goes above and beyond the sustainability commitment in vietnam

TMC goes above and beyond the sustainability commitment in Vietnam

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.