german know how to find vietnams own path to sustainability

German know-how to find Vietnam’s own path to sustainability

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.
skyx solar extends sustainability ambition

SkyX Solar extends sustainability ambition

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.
sif launches young social entrepreneurs programme in vietnam

SIF launches Young Social Entrepreneurs programme in Vietnam

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.
two circular economic models make headlines in vietnams smart agriculture

Two circular economic models make headlines in Vietnam’s smart agriculture

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.
generali confirmed in dow jones world and europe sustainability indices

Generali confirmed in Dow Jones world and Europe sustainability Indices

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.
vsses wins innovative sustainability project of the year at solar future awards 2021

VSSES wins innovative sustainability project of the year at Solar Future Awards 2021

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.
mondel z international advances commitment to help create circular economy for plastics

Mondelēz International advances commitment to help create circular economy for plastics

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.
new initiative supports businesses to address social and gendered impacts of covid 19

New initiative supports businesses to address social and gendered impacts of COVID-19

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.
masan groups imprint at the asian corporate excellence sustainability awards 2021

Masan Group’s imprint at the Asian Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2021

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.
nghe an province kicks off high school building with funding from trung nam group

Nghe An province kicks off high school building with funding from Trung Nam Group

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.
aeon pursues sustainability and value

AEON pursues sustainability and value

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.
solutions towards sustainable urban transport development

Solutions towards sustainable urban transport development

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.
common ambitions emerging for more sustainable healthcare

Common ambitions emerging for more sustainable healthcare

Vietnam is facing growing demands for high-quality healthcare amid rising challenges and disease burdens, with the health sector being urged to intensify international cooperation to solve them. Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long writes about the orientation in international cooperation to promote sustainability in healthcare.
asean sectoral bodies release asean taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN sectoral bodies release ASEAN Taxonomy for sustainable finance

ASEAN finance sectoral bodies today achieved a milestone towards meeting Paris Agreement commitments by introducing a common language across ASEAN for financing sustainable economic activities.
unilever vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of cop26

Unilever Vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of COP26

In the context of the United Natons' Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Hoang Anh talked with Do Thai Vuong, vice president of Sustainable Development and Communications at Unilever Vietnam about the company's plastic management strategy to reach its net-zero target by 2030.