07-03-2024 08:57
Hundreds of representatives from businesses and associations participated in a two-day training course starting on February 29 in Hanoi on the Emission Trading System (ETS) and carbon markets with the help of simulation tools.
06-03-2024 10:13
Apple Pay is now available with the VIB Mastercards, bringing to card holders an easier, safer and more secure way to pay. Now, you can easily pay for everything you love, from everyday purchases like groceries and coffee, to online shopping and travel, using just your Apple devices.
05-03-2024 14:52
FPT Software has launched carbon accounting solution VertZéro developed by FPT subsidiary, FPT IS. The move demonstrates the tech firm's commitment to transparent emission reporting across its national and international branches and to meeting the demands of sustainable development within the global technology supply chain.
05-03-2024 10:25
In a significant advancement for medical technology and patient care in northern Vietnam, Hanoi French Hospital on February 27 acquired the KINEVO 900, the latest state-of-the-art surgical microscope system from Carl Zeiss.
04-03-2024 15:31
Vietnam is capable of selling some 40 million carbon credits for a revenue of 200 million USD annually, the Department of Forestry has calculated.
04-03-2024 09:55
On March 1, Korean-backed insurer Shinhan Life Vietnam launched the S-Career programme for high school students in collaboration with the career education company SIF Career in Dong Thap province.
01-03-2024 15:06
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose to a record level in 2023, but the growth slowed from previous years thanks to continued expansion of clean technologies, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
29-02-2024 10:24
The impending implementation of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to have a considerable effect on Vietnamese exporters, especially those operating within the steel, cement, aluminium, and fertiliser sectors. Lieu Phan, senior partner, and Loc Huynh, associate at Dentons LuatViet, delve into the ramifications of CBAM and emphasised the significance of strategic planning and active engagement in policy development to maintain competitiveness in the global market.
29-02-2024 00:00
Diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with rare diseases is a big challenge no matter where they are in the world, so various stakeholders have teamed up to support them.
28-02-2024 10:23
The health sector had a busy 2023, with many important foundations laid to strengthen the quality, resilience, and sustainability into the future.
27-02-2024 16:43
The healthcare sector has yet to live up to expectations despite efforts to attract investment. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of Health, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the steps needed to make improvements.
27-02-2024 15:45
An official of the Ministry of Health has called digital transformation in health care an irreversible trend.
27-02-2024 09:38
An ongoing training course on the emission trading system (ETS) and carbon market has gathered 145 participants from relevant state agencies, organisations, and enterprises, making the first capacity-building activity in Vietnam with participation from both public and private sectors.
26-02-2024 16:00
AstraZeneca Vietnam has started the year by building on last year’s success with programmes that cater to improving livelihoods and enhancing healthcare.
26-02-2024 14:00
Advancements in devices and strong partnerships enable Vietnamese people to improve care of their eyes. Mai Thi Viet Ha, business line manager of Ophthalmology Medical Devices and Business Unit Healthcare at DKSH Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about bringing new innovations to the market with strategic partner Alcon.