encouraging green urban and construction finance

Encouraging green urban and construction finance

Green finance is crucial for Vietnam’s sustainable urban and construction development. To encourage it, banks are considering regulatory support to boost green financing.
agribanks green finance initiative catalysing vietnams eco friendly economic ascent

Agribank's green finance initiative: Catalysing Vietnam's eco-friendly economic ascent

At the forefront of Vietnam's green finance revolution, Agribank has reported a substantial green credit portfolio of approximately $510 million as of October 31. This revelation came from Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, during the Lighting the Path for Green Financing seminar held by VIR on December 4.
green finance must be unlocked to develop

Green finance must be unlocked to develop

The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
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.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
mb leads the charge in green finance at viod 6th annual forum

MB leads the charge in green finance at VIOD 6th annual forum

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just been distinguished with the "Board of the Year" award, a testament to its role in propelling businesses towards environmentally sustainable practices on November 22.
financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

Financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

Foreign investors continue to eye the plastics industry in Vietnam, making it an enticing prospect for numerous merger and acquisition moves. The sector is prioritising the acquisition of more green investment to enhance its global competitiveness.
green finance and management essential for sustainable future

Green finance and management essential for sustainable future

On November 22, the Vietnam Institute of Directors will hold its annual Corporate Management Forum and its Board of the Year awards. Chairwoman Ha Thu Thanh talked to VIR’s Thuy Linh about the current state of green finance and green management in Vietnam and inspirations for this year’s award.
eu releases 23 million fund for clean energy in vietnam

EU releases $23 million fund for clean energy in Vietnam

The European Union has released $23.6 million of budget support to the Vietnamese government in the framework of the EU - Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP).
green digital solutions for development

Green-digital solutions for development

It has been about three years since the National Digital Transformation Programme to 2025 was approved, and many changes and improvements have been seen in society, the market, and the business community since.
forum discusses impact of climate change

Forum discusses impact of climate change

The 2023 Vietnam Climate Forum took place in Hanoi on September 21. The event was co-organised by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
citi promotes social finance in asia

Citi promotes social finance in Asia

The Citi Social Finance team is a globally dedicated industry specialist group that provides expertise and supports to clients seeking to expand access to basic services for underserved populations.
citi highlights green finance at ceo 100 meeting

Citi highlights green finance at CEO 100 meeting

Citi's Vietnam country officer Ramachandran A.S. delivered a speech focusing on financial solutions to support green growth and sustainable business at an investment event that gathered 100 CEOs from major global corporations.
efficient green financing the answer to global pressures

Efficient green financing the answer to global pressures

Vietnam is in critical need of green finance and the development of carbon credit markets to drive sustainable growth and bolster environmental resilience, a conference has heard.
nascent green finance market in need of robust support

Nascent green finance market in need of robust support

Vietnam is making it a priority to establish a domestic carbon market in the next five years in order to reach net-zero carbon emissions.