enhanced cooperation for ocean sustainability and climate change

Enhanced cooperation for ocean sustainability and climate change

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi inked an agreement on November 23 to support the planning of maritime space for ocean sustainability and climate change response in Vietnam.
phuc khang mitsubishi journey the desire to create sustainable value

Phuc Khang-Mitsubishi journey: the desire to create sustainable value

Sustainability is often discussed in key meetings involving Phuc Khang Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, its Japanese partner, as the pair strive to create a more sustainable and connected value system through ventures like Diamond Lotus Riverside.
united nations international school of hanoi celebrates 35th united nations day

United Nations International School of Hanoi celebrates 35th United Nations Day

Vietnamese and international community members gathered at the United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi), one of only two United Nations schools in the world, to commemorate the school’s 35 years of Learning to Inspire on November 11.
gilimex industrial park construction kicks off

Gilimex Industrial Park construction kicks off

Thua Thien-Hue People's Committee and Gilimex Industrial Park JSC broke ground on the construction of Gilimex Industrial Park in the province’s Huong Thuy town on November 11.
pebsteel celebrates 28th anniversary

Pebsteel celebrates 28th anniversary

After 28 years of constant development, Pebsteel asserts its strong name through remarkable achievements and a vision for sustainability in the pre-engineered buildings (PEB) and structural steel industry (STS).
global sustainability reporting by kpmg shows improvement in asia pacific

Global sustainability reporting by KPMG shows improvement in Asia-Pacific

Despite positive signals in the region, the findings of the KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting show that there is still more to be done to balance addressing climate change and social equality with business performance.
eu vietnam sustainability cooperation on forum agenda

EU-Vietnam sustainability cooperation on forum agenda

The Green Economy Forum and Exhibition is expected to look at sustainable solutions in Vietnam to support the country in its net-zero emission path.
stepping up esg for socioeconomic gains

Stepping up ESG for socioeconomic gains

Both businesses and financial institutions in Vietnam are stepping up their journey in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, and reinforcing commitments to foster sustainability. A fresh PwC ESG Readiness Report for 2022 shows significantly upbeat figures about how businesses in Vietnam are approaching these matters.
esg promises must be backed up by genuine progress

ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress

The importance of environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG) factors to businesses has been extensively acknowledged. Andrew Chan, Sustainability Strategy & Transformation leader at PwC Asia-Pacific’s Sustainability Centre of Excellence, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how to address ESG concerns across a broad spectrum of industries.
danish royal couple leads business promotion in vietnam

Danish royal couple leads business promotion in Vietnam

The Crown Prince couple of Denmark is leading a business delegation to Vietnam on November 1-2, consisting of more than 30 Danish companies with cutting-edge technology and know-how on sustainability and green transition.
vertiv launches guide to data center sustainability

Vertiv launches 'Guide to Data Center Sustainability'

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, on October 28 released its Guide to Data Center Sustainability, an online resource for data centre owners and operators seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities.
volvo values meeting vietnams consumers

Volvo values meeting Vietnam’s consumers

As a world-renowned vehicle brand, Volvo Cars has consistently gone above and beyond client expectations. Nick Connor, head of Volvo APEC, talked to VIR’s Luu Huong about the group’s long-term strategic plan in the Vietnamese market as well as its core values and sustainability commitments.
capitaland development wins top awards at propertyguru vietnam property awards 2022

CapitaLand Development wins top awards at PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2022

CapitaLand Development (CLD), the development arm of CapitaLand Group, on 21 October won the top award for Best Housing Development in Vietnam and was recognised for its excellence in master planning, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility at the prestigious PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2022.
competition to promote green buildings in binh dinh province

Competition to promote green buildings in Binh Dinh province

On October 18, the launch ceremony of the competition "Selecting potential green buildings in Binh Dinh province" took place in Quy Nhon city.
stavian group sustainable development is the key to a global journey

Stavian Group: Sustainable development is the key to a global journey

As sustainability is now key to the development of any country, the manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods industries need to change to keep up with the global new trend.