08-01-2022 18:26
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.
08-01-2022 13:00
Investment flows into industrial zones have been moving towards a smart model. Hong Sun, vice chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about sustainable investment trends in the field.
04-01-2022 11:00
In probably the most challenging year in decades, Nestlé Vietnam has maintained an implacable drive towards sustainability and people-centric operations, earning recognitions as the most sustainable company and the best place to work in Vietnam. Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what initiatives took the company to the top.
03-01-2022 22:41
By strengthening international cooperation in energy and completing mechanisms and policies in the field, Vietnam is working to improve the efficiency, sustainability and adapting capacity for the national energy sector.
31-12-2021 08:00
As companies advance in their digital journey, they are learning how to gain an edge to compete in today’s market and achieve sustainability goals.
29-12-2021 15:00
All aspects of daily life in Vietnamese society are scaled down into miniatures at the Human Economy Exhibition organised by Oxfam in Vietnam, which is opening in Hanoi between December 28, 2021 and January 2, 2022.
28-12-2021 17:00
Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2021 continues to promote the key factors driving the development of the Vietnamese stock market post-COVID-19, including corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable development.
23-12-2021 15:50
As a leading global corporation with local understanding, Nestlé Vietnam has pioneered sustainable development and reaped significant achievements in developing human resources and workplace culture.
23-12-2021 15:35
The Plastic and Health Action Partnership (PHA) ceremony in Hanoi joined by over 100 representatives is one of the starting actions of Local Solution for Plastic Pollution (LSPP) sponsored by USAID, GreenHub, and three other partners.
21-12-2021 18:09
Tourism businesses in Phu Yen province are looking for opportunities to recover with safe products for tourists, service workers, and the community.
21-12-2021 17:47
Danish toy company Lego Group is set to build a $1 billion plant in the southern province of Binh Duong in the second half of next year. On the occasion of this investment, VIR’s Nguyen Thu had a chat with Carsten Rasmussen, chief operations officer of Lego on the toymaker's ambition for this news factory and the green path it is taking.
16-12-2021 20:00
As Vietnam accelerates efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $30 million financing package to fund the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh province. The aim is to increase the province’s waste treatment capacity and reduce its environmental footprint while protecting residents from health risks associated with untreated waste.
16-12-2021 12:57
More and more businesses have realised the importance of sustainable development to enhance resilience in turbulent times. Nguyen Quang Vinh, general secretary of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), tallked with VIR’s Thy Nguyet the sustainable development picture of Vietnamese firms and plans to support them.
16-12-2021 09:00
Green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation has recently celebrated its high-class Diamond Lotus Riverside being awarded Lotus Provisional Certification by the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC), making the first step to the Lotus Certification.
15-12-2021 17:54
SCG, a leading conglomerate in ASEAN, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable development by introducing its ESG 4 Plus targets covering “Set Net-Zero – Go Green – Reduce Inequality – Embrace Collaboration”. ESG 4 Plus will be incorporated into SCG’s forward operations to contribute to building a more sustainable world.