french groups keen to back green schemes

French groups keen to back green schemes

Sustainable green development and expanding investment links between France and Vietnam are being highlighted as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership this year.
catalysing change for all of society

Catalysing change for all of society

Vietnam is pursuing green development. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
standard chartered bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Standard Chartered Bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Sustainability and green development has become vital across the board, including in the finance and banking sector. Harmander Mahal, head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking for Vietnam and Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank highlights the bank’s activities to grow stronger and best serve customers and partners through the crafting of a sustainable product suite.
green development a solution to post pandemic recovery for businesses

Green development: A solution to post-pandemic recovery for businesses

At the 2022 Green Economy Forum – with the theme of Post-pandemic Adaptation and Development – in Ho Chi Minh City, all speakers agreed that Green Development is a solution that will coincide with future trends, helping businesses navigate their way out of the pandemic.
plaspics hunter contest looks for 1000 photos of plastic waste

Plaspics Hunter contest looks for 1000 photos of plastic waste

For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF), Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA), and the Centre for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub) have decided to jointly organise the Plaspics Hunter contest to find photos that reflect the reality of plastic waste through creative lenses. The contest is open for entries for one month from April 22.
zhub experience camp launched

ZHUB Experience Camp launched

On March 25, the Centre for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub) organised the Zero Waste Schools (ZHUB) Experience Camp in Hanoi.
vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 is expected to bring a tailwind of opportunities, helping to turn the country into a green manufacturing hub and facilitating the export of made-in-Vietnam products into the markets of developed nations.
eu nations ready to support asean in green development

EU nations ready to support ASEAN in green development

As the European Union and ASEAN strengthen ties via a new biennial trade and investment programme, Vietnam is also closely working with the EU to further cooperation, while the country’s journey to a low-carbon economy is also receiving major assistance from the bloc.
hsbc vietnam commits 12 billion to the green development of vietnam

HSBC Vietnam commits $12 billion to the green development of Vietnam

In support of the government’s aspiring climate goals and COP26 commitments to become a net zero economy by 2050, HSBC Vietnam has announced to arrange up to $12 billion of direct and indirect financing for Vietnam and the corporate sector by 2030.
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.
australia and vietnam bulk up partnerships

Australia and Vietnam bulk up partnerships

Australia’s ongoing assistance to Vietnam’s economic recovery and green development, as well as extended collaboration under the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership, were discussed during the official visit last week to Vietnam of the Australian minister for both foreign affairs and women.
uk will further support vietnam in green development british ambassador

UK will further support Vietnam in green development: British Ambassador

The United Nations-Climate Change Conference COP26 (the 26th Conference of the Parties) is taking place in Glasgow, the United Kingdom, between October 31 and November 12. The UK will be assuming the COP26 Presidency, in partnership with Italy.
gs spearheading green development

GS spearheading green development

South Korea-based GS Energy created a joint venture with VinaCapital last month in order to attain an investment certificate to develop a $3-billion liquefied natural gas-to-power plant in the Mekong Delta province of Long An. Lee Jungwook, vice president of GS Energy, shared with VIR’s Bich Ngoc his assessment on recycling energy development of the Vietnamese market, along with the company’s investment strategy in the country.
new deal promises green solutions for hcm city

New deal promises green solutions for HCM City

A memorandum of understanding on green development cooperation for 2021-2025 was signed between the Urban Environment Limited Company (CITENCO) and the Finance and Investment State-owned Company (HFIC) from Ho Chi Minh City on February 23.
the habitat binh duong receives two awards at vietnam property awards 2020

The Habitat Binh Duong receives two awards at Vietnam Property Awards 2020

The Habitat Binh Duong, developed by VSIP-Sembcorp Gateway, has been granted the awards of “Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design” and “Best Residential Green Development” at the Vietnam Property Awards 2020.