imexpharm recognised at top 50 corporate sustainability awards

Imexpharm recognised at Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical JSC was honoured at the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards (CSA 2023) organised by Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine on August 2.
investment in vietnams carbon market the opportunities and the challenges

Investment in Vietnam’s carbon market: the opportunities and the challenges

The growing demand for carbon credits ranks high in Vietnam. As global awareness and regulatory pressures on climate change increase, the demand for carbon credits is expected to rise.
accelerating transition for a greener industrial sector

Accelerating transition for a greener industrial sector

Vietnam’s industrial sector, a pivotal contributor to the country’s rapid economic ascension, now faces an urgent imperative. Paul Fisher, country head of JLL Vietnam, explains how it must transition to greener, sustainable practices amidst mounting concerns about climate change.
brilliant young music student wins four scholarships to top us universities

Brilliant young music student wins four scholarships to top US universities

With an abundance of talent and a devotion to helping the wider community, Vietnamese music student Tran Phuc Tin has won scholarships to four top universities in the United States.
tackling climate change crisis through innovation and tech

Tackling climate change crisis through innovation and tech

My recent visit to Vietnam illustrated many of the challenges of growing economies in facing climate change, whose consequences are becoming increasingly dire. Vietnam shows how a country can take action and use innovative mechanisms and technology to enable a path to green and sustainable growth.
solutions to promote sustainable livelihoods in mekong sub region

Solutions to promote sustainable livelihoods in Mekong sub-region

It is necessary to quickly apply new regulations of the Land Law 2024 on agricultural land use to effectively transform farmers' livelihoods in the Mekong delta; identifying climate change and rising sea levels as inevitable trends to have flexible adaptation solutions, helping to turn challenges into opportunities.
carbon capture must quadruple by 2050 to meet climate targets report

Carbon capture must quadruple by 2050 to meet climate targets: report

By 2050, humanity must durably remove four times as much CO2 from the air as today to cap global warming below the crucial target of two degrees Celsius, researchers said Tuesday.
esg investor conference discusses need for inclusive partnerships

ESG Investor Conference discusses need for inclusive partnerships

The 2024 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference saw industry leaders and investors converge at New World Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on May 16-17 to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and chart a course towards a more equitable future.
sumitomo corporation pursues carbon neutrality at vietnam project under azec platform

Sumitomo Corporation pursues carbon neutrality at Vietnam project under AZEC platform

The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) platform shares common principles among member countries in addressing climate change as a global challenge while ensuring energy security, economic growth, and pursuing carbon neutrality through various pathways according to each country’s circumstances.
vietnam uk expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam, UK expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are expanding cooperation in response to climate change, with a new multi-year climate programme in the pipeline. Iain Frew, British Ambassador to Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how this expanded climate collaboration supports Vietnam on its net-zero path.
canada asean consolidate climate change response economic cooperation

Canada, ASEAN consolidate climate change response, economic cooperation

The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and the ASEAN Alliance on Carbon Markets (AACM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the implementation of carbon crediting programmes across Southeast Asia.
australia and vietnam to develop competitive electricity market

Australia and Vietnam to develop competitive electricity market

The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) signed an MoU on April 17 to collaborate on the development of a competitive electricity market.
climate leaders network aims to elevate role of women in green economy

Climate Leaders Network aims to elevate role of women in green economy

The newly established Climate Leaders Network (CLN) is aiming to elevate women's leadership and their impact on Vietnam's transition to a sustainable and green economy.
australia strengthens climate and energy cooperation with vietnam

Australia strengthens climate and energy cooperation with Vietnam

Australia's Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister will travel to Vietnam to drive cooperation on climate and the energy transition under the recently signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
renewable energy leading solution to climate change mitigation in asean

Renewable energy – leading solution to climate change mitigation in ASEAN

Investing in renewable energy sources is as a palliative measure for ASEAN to mitigate climate change, according to Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Malaysian-based Vertiv Chee Hoe Ling.