24-10-2021 16:06
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) co-organised a conference to announce the final results of the “Energy efficiency improvement in high-rise and commercial buildings in Vietnam” (EECB) project and discuss the future of energy-efficient and green buildings in Vietnam.
21-10-2021 18:55
Intensive efforts are underway with support from diverse stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.
16-10-2021 12:17
The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the five provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan have launched a Green Climate Fund to finance a $30 million climate change adaptation project to strengthen the resilience of smallholder agriculture to climate change-induced water insecurity.
14-10-2021 17:34
Beyond coffee and moments of indulgence, Nespresso embraces sustainability in every step of the way. An inspiration for conscious living, the new Nespresso Boutique at Saigon Center provides customers unique experiences that marry the brand’s dedication to championing constant innovation and adherence to a circular economy.
13-10-2021 10:49
Transitioning to a circular, green economy is no walk in the park – it is a daunting task that requires collective efforts. Dennis Ng Teck Yow, general director of Gamuda Land Vietnam (Hanoi) explained to VIR’s Song Huong the sustainability journey of the Malaysian property developer and how it is making a better Vietnam.
08-10-2021 18:17
HSBC Vietnam will provide short-term green trade finance for renewable energy construction for Power Construction JSC No.1 (PCC1).
07-10-2021 08:00
"Let's reduce plastic waste" is expected to gradually change the behaviour of consumers and retailers, encouraging them to limit the use of single-use plastic bags.
05-10-2021 16:50
Asian issuers are assigning high levels of importance to environmental and social issues, putting them ahead of their global peers and investors in the region, according to HSBC’s Sustainable Finance and Investing Survey 2021.
04-10-2021 22:21
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan last week suggested EU firms increase investment in Viet Nam’s agriculture, in the direction of high-technology, green standards and environmental sustainability.
02-10-2021 21:16
Via the LOTUS green construction certification, Saint-Gobain Vietnam reconfirms its commitment to improving the quality of living, studying, and working spaces by developing and providing innovative products and construction services.
29-09-2021 22:40
A new IFC-World Bank analysis argues that treating used plastic as a resource provides a compelling financial case for Vietnam to scale up recycling and other plastic circularity efforts while fostering sustainable economic development locally.
29-09-2021 22:39
Standard Chartered Vietnam and the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Britcham) on September 28 hosted a sustainability webinar entitled: “Achieving net zero, carbon markets and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, perspectives from Vietnam and Asia”, drawing over 300 senior leaders of businesses and organisations operating in Vietnam.
28-09-2021 18:37
Vietnamese young people are not only willing to drastically change their lifestyle in order to save the planet, they also see themselves as advocates and leaders towards a more sustainable future, according to a new global study from Electrolux.
24-09-2021 11:12
Sanofi Vietnam and GIZ’s Climate Protection through the Sustainable Bioenergy Market in Vietnam (BEM) project on September 23 signed an agreement on cooperation in implementing the "Rice is the new green" project.
15-09-2021 08:14
As the fourth wave of COVID-19 is rampaging across Vietnam, VIR’s Nguyen Thu talks with Insee Vietnam’s ECOCYCLE & Sustainable Development director Bruno Fux and finance director Colin Terry about how the corporation has adjusted business as well as their quick pandemic response in Vietnam to maintain production.