striving for sustainability amid the pandemic

Striving for sustainability amid the pandemic

While the global health crisis continues to impact the business community, a number of manufacturers in Vietnam have been focusing on sustainability by emphasising a strong corporate culture and contributing to the country’s sustainable development.
transforming consumption via rising eco consciousness

Transforming consumption via rising eco-consciousness

Kantar’s sustainability study Who Cares, Who Does says a lot about how environmentally conscious households are becoming in Vietnam. Peter Christou, commercial director in Vietnam for Kantar’s Worldpanel Division, pores over the results and what they mean for Vietnam’s eco-future.
first english language public speaking competition themed on sustainability in vietnam

First English-language public speaking competition themed on sustainability in Vietnam

Leading edtech company NPX Point Avenue, in partnership with Netflix – a global streaming entertainment service – and the US Embassy Hanoi, has just opened applications for the 2022 Speak to Inspire, Vietnam from January 10 to February 9, 2022.
businesses urged to usher in sustainability era

Businesses urged to usher in sustainability era

Though Vietnam has pledged to achieve net zero by 2050, sustainability awareness remains an obscure concept among listed enterprises. Therefore, a shared understanding of what constitutes sustainability is being deemed critical at local and regional levels to attract and allocate resources towards green development.
sustainability solutions for production zones

Sustainability solutions for production zones

Investment flows into industrial zones have been moving towards a smart model. Hong Sun, vice chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about sustainable investment trends in the field.
dual crowns for nestle in sustainability and hr

Dual crowns for Nestlé in sustainability and HR

In probably the most challenging year in decades, Nestlé Vietnam has maintained an implacable drive towards sustainability and people-centric operations, earning recognitions as the most sustainable company and the best place to work in Vietnam. Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what initiatives took the company to the top.
vietnam strengthens intl cooperation to promote renewable energy development

Vietnam strengthens int'l cooperation to promote renewable energy development

By strengthening international cooperation in energy and completing mechanisms and policies in the field, Vietnam is working to improve the efficiency, sustainability and adapting capacity for the national energy sector.
lessons for business through the digital revolution

Lessons for business through the digital revolution

As companies advance in their digital journey, they are learning how to gain an edge to compete in today’s market and achieve sustainability goals.
human economy through the art of miniatures

Human economy through the art of miniatures

All aspects of daily life in Vietnamese society are scaled down into miniatures at the Human Economy Exhibition organised by Oxfam in Vietnam, which is opening in Hanoi between December 28, 2021 and January 2, 2022.
vietnam listed company awards 2021 shapes stock market development

Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2021 shapes stock market development

Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2021 continues to promote the key factors driving the development of the Vietnamese stock market post-COVID-19, including corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable development.
nestle vietnam honoured as best place to work in 2021

Nestlé Vietnam honoured as best place to work in 2021

As a leading global corporation with local understanding, Nestlé Vietnam has pioneered sustainable development and reaped significant achievements in developing human resources and workplace culture.
plastic and health action partnership launched to enhance health and environment

Plastic and Health Action Partnership launched to enhance health and environment

The Plastic and Health Action Partnership (PHA) ceremony in Hanoi joined by over 100 representatives is one of the starting actions of Local Solution for Plastic Pollution (LSPP) sponsored by USAID, GreenHub, and three other partners.
phu yen tourism highlights safety and green tourism for rebound

Phu Yen tourism highlights safety and green tourism for rebound

Tourism businesses in Phu Yen province are looking for opportunities to recover with safe products for tourists, service workers, and the community.
lego sets up a long term growth in asia

Lego sets up a long-term growth in Asia

Danish toy company Lego Group is set to build a $1 billion plant in the southern province of Binh Duong in the second half of next year. On the occasion of this investment, VIR’s Nguyen Thu had a chat with Carsten Rasmussen, chief operations officer of Lego on the toymaker's ambition for this news factory and the green path it is taking.
ifc promotes waste to energy solutions as vietnam shifts to low carbon economy

IFC promotes waste-to-energy solutions as Vietnam shifts to low-carbon economy

As Vietnam accelerates efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $30 million financing package to fund the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh province. The aim is to increase the province’s waste treatment capacity and reduce its environmental footprint while protecting residents from health risks associated with untreated waste.