10-12-2021 09:00
DKSH has achieved significant improvements in transportation and energy efficiency to promote sustainable development in 2020. Head country management of DKSH Vietnam Jorge Martin-Martinez discussed with Tung Anh the key to the company’s success and the future targets ahead.
10-12-2021 08:00
Sustainability has always been the guiding light of Carlsberg’s operations. Throughout its three decades of presence in Vietnam, the brewer has stepped up to make countless meaningful contributions in times of need. During COVID-19, Carlsberg’s purpose of “Brewing for a better today and tomorrow” was more relevant than ever, urging the company to double down on its local contributions.
09-12-2021 09:50
While Singapore is famous for green growth and sustainable development, it still faces unique constraints in achieving net-zero emissions. Tan Min Yi, a spokesperson for Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, talked with Bich Thuy about the sustainability solutions Singapore is rolling out.
08-12-2021 14:13
Vietnam is moving from a linear to a circular economy, implementing transformative changes on the way. Lukas Schoeneck, a board member of the German Business Association, discussed with Bich Thuy the ongoing German support for the country’s efforts, and the lessons for successful implementation.
08-12-2021 09:37
Rooftop solar developer SkyX Solar and its strategic partners – VinaCapital and EDF Renewables – are planning to invest more than $100 million to develop 200MWp of rooftop solar and distributed energy solar projects for commercial and industrial customers in Vietnam over the next few years. Bich Ngoc talked with Samresh Kumar, chairman and CEO of SkyX Solar about the investment strategy of the consortium in Vietnam.
01-12-2021 15:15
The Singapore International Foundation’s (SIF) signature Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Regional programme made its debut in Vietnam with a three-day virtual workshop attracting 22 young changemakers from 10 local social enterprises across Vietnam.
30-11-2021 18:20
Hau Giang province is the first place in the Mekong Delta region and Vietnam to facilitate the application of the AGINE and GreenDevi circular economic models, both of which have already borne fruit.
29-11-2021 15:28
Italian-based Generali Group has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI Europe), strengthening its leadership position in terms of sustainability performance as it ranks among the global top five companies in the insurance sector.
26-11-2021 17:09
Vietnam-Singapore Smart Energy Solutions JSC (VSSES) was conferred the Innovative Sustainability Project of the Year award at the Solar Future Awards Ceremony 2021 on November 9 in Vietnam.
26-11-2021 10:48
Mondelēz International is investing in Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) as a limited partner to support scalable business solutions to develop infrastructure for the collecting, sorting, and recycling of plastic waste, including flexible films.
23-11-2021 17:08
The UN Development Program (UNDP), the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), and the Embassy of Canada to Vietnam launched a project yesterday (November 22) to enhance the resilience of social impact businesses and contribute to reducing the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable groups, especially women and girls.
22-11-2021 17:32
On November 19, Masan Group received the Community Initiative Award at the Asian Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2021. This award is a testament to Masan’s commitment to community development and sustainability.
22-11-2021 17:26
Ky Son district People's Committee, in cooperation with Trung Nam Construction Investment JSC (Trungnam Group), kicked off the construction of Ky Son High School on November 20, coinciding with the 39th anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day.
22-11-2021 13:40
Putting the interests of customers, employees, and the community above the interests of the business has become the guiding principle of AEON for the last decade in Vietnam. Even in a time when business activities are severely affected by the pandemic, the retail brand from Japan is still willing to say no to short-term profits to persistently pursue the mission of a retailer and corporate citizenship.
12-11-2021 13:47
Despite actions to develop urban transport infrastructure, Vietnam still faces many obstacles on the path. Nguyen Ngoc Dong, Deputy Minister of Transport, writes about international lessons and future orientations to increase both efficiency and sustainability.