green finance development and promotion for vietnam

Green finance development and promotion for Vietnam

Vietnam is in the process of formulating policies to develop green finance markets. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to Thanh Tung about the opportunities and challenges of green finance development in the country, and policy recommendations.
central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.
cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

Cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

The US-backed Cargill proudly announced the expansion of its flagship Cargill Cares programme on November 29 with the establishment of three new schools in Vietnam’s northern mountainous areas.
fcv unrelenting in prioritising its people

FCV unrelenting in prioritising its people

FrieslandCampina Vietnam, whose parent group owns brand names such as Dutch Lady, Friso, Yomost, and Fristi, was honoured in the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award by HR Asia magazine in August.
leveraging plural values of mangroves to mitigate climate change

Leveraging plural values of mangroves to mitigate climate change

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee, successfully hosted an international workshop on November 21 on leveraging the plural values of mangroves to meet climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
fcv truong thinh and dong tien co implement recycling plan

FCV, Truong Thinh, and Dong Tien co-implement recycling plan

FrieslandCampina Vietnam (FCV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on November 14 with Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd. and Truong Thinh Construction Mechanical Co., Ltd., with the goal of improving the capacity of packaging collection and recycling.
sustainability its time to step up and act together

Sustainability: it’s time to step up and act together

Becoming more sustainable is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s a business imperative. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, spoke to VIR's Thanh Tung about how Siemens is leading the way towards carbon neutrality and how the company has been assisting its customers to meet individual decarbonisation goals.
climate resilient ponds handed over in dak lak province

Climate-resilient ponds handed over in Dak Lak province

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to organise a handover of climate-resilient ponds to residents.
meeting customer needs bolsters vietcombank

Meeting customer needs bolsters Vietcombank

It is the time of the year that the demand for credit often soars to keep abreast with demand from individuals and businesses at the year-end. Nguyen Thanh Tung, CEO of Vietcombank, scrutinised the lender’s measures to bolster credit growth and surmount challenges in the current context with VIR’s Nhue Man.
siemens celebrates 30 years in vietnam

Siemens celebrates 30 years in Vietnam

Siemens held an Appreciation Dinner on August 16 in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 30th anniversary since its establishment in Vietnam and to express its sincere gratitude to its Vietnamese partners for their unwavering support and trust in the company over the past three decades
flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting vietnam

Flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting Vietnam

The Vietnamese government is making efforts to reach its target for economic growth in 2023 at 6-6.5 per cent this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about key momentum for the economy towards the year’s end.
national marine spatial planning project to be completed in 2023

National marine spatial planning project to be completed in 2023

The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has completed and submitted an overall planning project on the sustainable exploitation and use of resources in coastal areas to the appraisal council, said deputy director Nguyen Thanh Tung.
over 120 climate resilient ponds enhance water security for farmers

Over 120 climate-resilient ponds enhance water security for farmers

A total of 121 climate-resilient ponds have been built as part of a project funded by the Green Climate Fund.
gojek features gofood on demand delivery offering on momo

Gojek features GoFood on-demand delivery offering on MoMo

On July 31, Gojek announced that its on-demand food delivery feature, GoFood, is now available on the MoMo platform, a partnership that continues to leverage the extensive and comprehensive synergies between the two brands.
supportive policies expected to stimulate economy further

Supportive policies expected to stimulate economy further

The Vietnamese economy is gradually bouncing back. Paulo Medas, mission chief for Vietnam at the International Monetary Fund, spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how it assesses the country’s performance.