frasers property diversifies its portfolio across vietnam

Frasers Property diversifies its portfolio across Vietnam

Frasers Property, a Singaporean multinational company that develops, owns, and manages a wide range of integrated properties, is now diversifying its portfolio in Vietnam. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Chong Chee Keong, general manager of Industrial Property at Frasers Property Vietnam, who shared the group’s sustainability goals and strategies as a purpose-driven organisation.
insee vietnam is certified upgrading green label rank for cement products

INSEE Vietnam is certified upgrading green label rank for cement products.

INSEE Vietnam has been re-certified for the third time by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and had its housing cement and industrial cement products upgraded to the Green Label rank, showing that it is right on track to sustainable development.
vietnam approves sustainable forestry development programme by 2025

Vietnam approves sustainable forestry development programme by 2025

The Vietnamese government on August 5 issued Resolution No.84/NQ-CP approving the programme on sustainable forestry development in 2021-2025.
sustainability linked financing partnership established in vietnam and indonesia

Sustainability-linked financing partnership established in Vietnam and Indonesia

Citi, a US-headquartered leading financial behemoth, has announced its partnership with the International Finance Corporation and McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavour, to provide suppliers of McCormick’s herbs and spices with financial incentives linked to improvements in measures of social and environmental sustainability.
accelerating digital economy the key for inclusive integration in asia pacific

Accelerating digital economy: The key for inclusive integration in Asia-Pacific

Representatives and thought leaders from the government, industry, and academia across the Asia-Pacific joined a virtual conversation on July 29 to explore the multiple facets of the digital economy, from a market, technology, inclusiveness, and sustainability perspective.
greening your bottom line for sustainable development

Greening your bottom-line for sustainable development

Witnessing the world buckling to deal with the environmental pollution has not only changed consumer sentiment but also affected people’s job preferences. While consumers tend to favour green brands, workers are more likely to click "apply" for companies committed to creating long-term values. Greening is not only a trend but also a “must-have” for businesses wishing to attract talent and develop sustainably.
ids equity holdings differentiation by combining japanese and vietnamese culture

IDS Equity Holdings: Differentiation by combining Japanese and Vietnamese culture

IDS Equity Holdings is a pioneer in applying international sustainable development standards across its commercial project portfolio, from hospitality projects to office and serviced residences buildings. Minh Nguyen, deputy CEO of the investment company (a cross-country collaboration between Vietnamese and Japanese corporations) shares the sustainable development goals as the company expands its development projects across Vietnam.
developing a green bond market is crucial to vietnams sustainable development efforts

Developing a green bond market is crucial to Vietnam's sustainable development efforts

Vietnam was urged by GGGI to develop a robust domestic green bond market as part of the transition to a green economy and addressing the challenges of climate change.
higher clinker export duty proposed to restrict export of natural resources

Higher clinker export duty proposed to restrict export of natural resources

The export duty on clinker has just been proposed to be doubled from 5 to 10 per cent to reduce the exports of non-renewable natural resources.
germany to provide 11356 million of oda to vietnam

Germany to provide €113.56 million of ODA to Vietnam

German-Vietnamese relations and joint projects, especially in infrastructure, energy, training, and climate change will receive a substantial boost after negotiations on development cooperation between the two governments.
building a sustainable world that works for all

Building a sustainable world that works for all

The demand is growing around the world: for energy, for healthcare, for aviation – even as COVID-19 remains a concern. Growth, of course, is not new; but what is new is our need to meet this demand, while also ensuring these critical sectors are sustainable for the future.
citi report flags asia to play leading role in building a sustainable future

Citi report flags Asia to play leading role in building a sustainable future

A new report from Citi revealed that more clients are embracing different areas of finance to meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
tetra pak named as one of top 50 sustainability and climate leaders

Tetra Pak named as one of Top 50 Sustainability and Climate leaders

A leading food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak has recently been recognised as one of the world’s 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders.
generali updates strategy for climate protection

Generali updates strategy for climate protection

Generali Group’s new strategy on climate change was shared recently with the Board of Directors, chaired by chairman Gabriele Galateri di Genola.
ifc provides 100 million loan to ocb to support smes and climate friendly projects

IFC provides $100 million loan to OCB to support SMEs and climate-friendly projects

To facilitate greater private sector contribution to green and sustainable growth in Vietnam, International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide a $100 million long-term loan to Vietnamese lender Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB) to expand lending to small- and medium-sized enterprises and boost financing, especially for climate-friendly projects in the country.