10-08-2021 16:16
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.
09-08-2021 13:15
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.
06-08-2021 18:01
The Vietnamese government on August 5 issued Resolution No.84/NQ-CP approving the programme on sustainable forestry development in 2021-2025.
04-08-2021 16:17
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.
31-07-2021 13:16
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.
29-07-2021 14:00
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.
29-07-2021 08:00
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.
28-07-2021 14:09
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.
26-07-2021 19:13
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.
26-07-2021 10:59
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.
21-07-2021 12:20
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.
20-07-2021 12:37
A new report from Citi revealed that more clients are embracing different areas of finance to meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
14-07-2021 15:18
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.
13-07-2021 18:42
Generali Group’s new strategy on climate change was shared recently with the Board of Directors, chaired by chairman Gabriele Galateri di Genola.
09-07-2021 23:58
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.