ho chi minh city needs to start carbon credit market quickly

Ho Chi Minh City needs to start carbon credit market quickly

On the sidelines of an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24, Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental and Climate Change Economist, Southeast Asia Region at the World Bank, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the importance of the Vietnam’s carbon credit market development.
eu rules have failed to cut car c02 emissions report

EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report

Bigger, more-powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found Thursday.
alaska airlines finds many loose bolts on its boeings as united questions orders

Alaska Airlines finds many loose bolts on its Boeings as United questions orders

Boeing came under renewed pressure Tuesday as the head of Alaska Airlines said inspections carried out after a dangerous incident had found many loose bolts on its 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
world bank to support ho chi minh city on carbon credits

World Bank to support Ho Chi Minh City on carbon credits

The opportunities and challenges presented by operating a carbon credit market in Ho Chi Minh City in line with the World Bank were the main talking points of a meeting on January 24 between Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai and World Bank experts at an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24.
siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at heineken production sites

Siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at HEINEKEN production sites

HEINEKEN, a major global brewer, has selected the tech powerhouse Siemens as a partner for its global Net-Zero Production roadmap, as part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net-zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030.
vir to host talk show about vietnams eye care industry in february 2024

VIR to host talk show about Vietnam’s eye-care industry in February 2024

Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) is posting a talk show in February 2024 to discuss the advancement of medical devices for eye care in Vietnam, and how stakeholders can join hands to bring brilliant eyes for the locals.
customers test drive lynk co cars alongside world class racing driver

Customers test drive Lynk & Co cars alongside world-class racing driver

On the weekend of January 20, the Drive Your Style event, held by Lynk & Co and GreenLynk Automotives, offered an exclusive and fascinating test-driving experience for the first 120 Lynk & Co customers in Vietnam.
insee shows the way for green vietnamese concrete

INSEE shows the way for 'green' Vietnamese concrete

Continuing the success of INSEE i2i Talks - Session 1, INSEE Vietnam has embarked on a journey for a green future for the concrete industry, through its INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2, held on January 18.
who weighs up ai risks and benefits for healthcare

WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare

Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI.
buv offering courses for video game designers

BUV offering courses for video game designers

Vietnam's gaming industry is worth more than $500 million, placing it fifth in Southeast Asia, and is attracting more and more graduates aspiring to develop their careers in gaming due to its impressive growth.
limited supply poses a risk of electricity shortages

Limited supply poses a risk of electricity shortages

Limited supplies, a rise in demand, and exorbitant electricity purchase expenses could potentially result in electricity scarcity in 2024.
vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by nationally determined contributions

Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

Vietnam is among five Asia-Pacific economies that have exceeded the decarbonisation rate targets outlined by their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to PwC's Net Zero Economy Index 2023.
alina vision secures investment from tvm capital healthcare

Alina Vision secures investment from TVM Capital Healthcare

Vietnamese eye-care business Alina Vision has secured a significant equity investment from Singapore's TVM Capital Healthcare to help accelerate its growth plans.
novartis defends vildagliptin patent

Novartis defends Vildagliptin patent

Novartis, the Swiss healthcare company, recently won a legal battle to defend its patent for Vildagliptin, an active ingredient used for type 2 diabetes treatment in Vietnam. This victory reaffirms Novartis' efforts in intellectual property rights protection and promotes healthy competition in the industry.
uniqlo sues china rival shein over viral bag copies

Uniqlo sues China rival Shein over viral bag copies

Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo said Tuesday that it is suing Chinese rival Shein over copycats of a massively popular crossbody pouch dubbed online the "Mary Poppins carryall".