mobilising efficient capital for biodiversity positive economy

Mobilising efficient capital for biodiversity-positive economy

Biodiversity loss affects every single aspect of life, including economic activities and the financial system. This is because many economic and financial activities depend on ecosystem services which are threatened due to the unprecedented global biodiversity loss, according to a trailblazing report published by the World Bank in 2023 which investigated the biodiversity risks of the banking systems in 20 emerging markets.
brighter talent means a fresh perspective

Brighter talent means a fresh perspective

Vietnam’s digital and green transition requires a massive boost in terms of attracting and retaining suitable talent. Santiago Velasquez, associate programme manager for the Master of Business Administration programme at RMIT University Vietnam, offered suggestions to improve the quality of human resources to VIR’s Nguyen Huong.
mpi to amend decree 35 on the implementation of ppp regulations

MPI to amend Decree 35 on the implementation of PPP regulations

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has permitted the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to draft amendments and supplements to Decree No.35/2021/ND-CP, which provide guidance for the implementation of the Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment.
myanmar temporarily bans youth from working abroad

Myanmar temporarily bans youth from working abroad

The Myanmar government has suspended the issuance of permits to work overseas for citizens eligible for conscription.
bosch and rmit forge partnership on future workforce development

Bosch and RMIT forge partnership on future workforce development

Bosch Vietnam on April 23 signed a MoU with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam (RMIT) to collaborate and nurtures the next generation of factory professionals.
veterinary drugmakers seek time and cost saving policies

Veterinary drugmakers seek time and cost-saving policies

Veterinary drug producers in Vietnam are awaiting simplified procedures for drug conformity to get the go ahead, in order to save millions of US dollars each year.
geopolitical tensions prompt a rethinking of trade

Geopolitical tensions prompt a rethinking of trade

Bouts of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict continue to make headlines over the world. While the EU only grew by 0.5 per cent in 2023 with a prospective growth of 0.9 per cent in 2024, the Russian economy, despite the sanctions, grew by 3.6 per cent in 2023 and is expected to grow by 2.6 per cent in 2024.
lessons in wealth management and suitable directions for vietnam

Lessons in wealth management and suitable directions for Vietnam

Vietnam boasts great potential in financial service development. Finance lecturers Dr. Devmali Perera and Dr. Le Hong Hanh from RMIT University Vietnam touch on what the country can learn from the successful lessons of dynamic hubs in the region such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
rmits positive community impact

RMIT’s positive community impact

Last year was a momentous one for our university. We launched the Vietnam Country Commitment to outline our strategic initiatives and the actions RMIT will take for the years ahead to fulfil our promises and societal responsibilities in this country.
the pressing need for globalised auditing standards

The pressing need for globalised auditing standards

Amid a dynamic global landscape, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June this year set a new paradigm in corporate reporting by unveiling a set of standards guiding the global disclosure of sustainable development information. This move not only cements a critical milestone in the uniformity of global sustainable development information, but also potentially holds the key for Vietnamese enterprises striving to comply with international reporting standards to unlock access to the global capital market.
bjc bigc thailand continues investment expansion in vietnam

BJC BigC Thailand continues investment expansion in Vietnam

MM Mega Market (Vietnam), a strategic brand belonging to the Thai multinational corporation BJC BigC, has bought the land use rights for a commercial area project at auction. The site is situated southeast of a student dormitory based in Hoa Khanh Nam ward in Danang.
green exports a winning order for agricultural firms

Green exports a winning order for agricultural firms

Although Vietnam's agricultural exports have grown recently, setting a record high of $53.22 billion last year, food processing companies have been reportedly losing orders to competitors due to the slow implementation of sustainability commitments.
thailand reduces visa stay fees for workers from se asia

Thailand reduces visa, stay fees for workers from SE Asia

Thailand's Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
programme helps bring smile to children with lip palate deformities

Programme ​helps bring smile to children with lip, palate deformities ​

A cleft lip and palate surgery programme was kicked off in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on October 27 by Operation Smile Vietnam and the provincial Fund for Children.
clusters failing to meet waste rules

Clusters failing to meet waste rules

The number of industrial zones and clusters without centralised wastewater treatment facilities or even environmental permits is increasing, causing huge consequences for the environment.