hundreds participate in ets and carbon market training

Hundreds participate in ETS and carbon-market training

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.
vib introduces an easy secure and private way to pay via apple pay

VIB introduces an easy, secure and private way to pay via Apple Pay

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.
fpt software activates carbon accounting solution on global scale

FPT Software activates Carbon Accounting solution on global scale

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.
hanoi french hospital acquires advanced surgical microscope

Hanoi French Hospital acquires advanced surgical microscope

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.
vietnam capable of earning 200 million usd per year from carbon credit trade

Vietnam capable of earning 200 million USD per year from carbon credit trade

Vietnam is capable of selling some 40 million carbon credits for a revenue of 200 million USD annually, the Department of Forestry has calculated.
shinhan life vietnam organises career orientation programme for school students

Shinhan Life Vietnam organises career orientation programme for school students

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.
energy related co2 emissions hit record levels in 2023 iea

Energy-related CO2 emissions hit record levels in 2023: IEA

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.
eus carbon border adjustment mechanism and its impact on vietnams industry

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on Vietnam's industry

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.
connecting rare traits into pathways for rare disease patients

Connecting rare traits into pathways for rare disease patients

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.
healthcare models for sustainability era

Healthcare models for sustainability era

The health sector had a busy 2023, with many important foundations laid to strengthen the quality, resilience, and sustainability into the future.
increasing private investment in healthcare a long journey ahead

Increasing private investment in healthcare – A long journey ahead

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.
digital transformation in health care irreversible trend

Digital transformation in health care - irreversible trend

An official of the Ministry of Health has called digital transformation in health care an irreversible trend.
training course sheds light on emission trading system carbon market

Training course sheds light on emission trading system, carbon market

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.
astrazeneca vietnam dedicated to health

AstraZeneca Vietnam dedicated to health

AstraZeneca Vietnam has started the year by building on last year’s success with programmes that cater to improving livelihoods and enhancing healthcare.
partnership will provide eye care innovation for all

Partnership will provide eye-care innovation for all

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.