setting up for decades of economic advances

Setting up for decades of economic advances

Vietnam is embarking upon its next development stage as a higher middle-income country pursuing innovation to achieve further sustainable development, thus creating a new growth model based on higher productivity.
an inclusive vision for sustainable business actions

An inclusive vision for sustainable business actions

Sustainable development is a key in post-pandemic recovery plans. Nguyen Quang Vinh, general secretary cum deputy chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, shared with Phuong Thu his vision of leaving no-one behind in a sustainable corporate culture.
insee enhancing its pandemic initiatives for local communities

INSEE enhancing its pandemic initiatives for local communities

Cement manufacturer INSEE Vietnam has expanded its pandemic response programme over the past couple of months in order to help people overcome a difficult period and reach towards more sustainable development in the country.
alphanam green foundation building on its social activities

Alphanam Green Foundation building on its social activities

Alphanam Green Foundation is aiming to inspire more initiatives towards attaining sustainable development.
bac lieu prioritises renewable energy

Bac Lieu prioritises renewable energy

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has chosen renewable energy as one of its top priorities, aiming to restructure the economy towards green growth and sustainable development.
mm mega market five years to win over vietnamese consumers

MM Mega Market: Five years to win over Vietnamese consumers

MM Mega Market is a new brand shaped after TCC Group, one of Thailand’s leading conglomerates, acquired Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam from the giant German retailer. Five years under the new management, MM Mega Market (MM) has been renovated to win the hearts of Vietnamese consumers. Bruno Jousselin, managing director of MM Mega Market Vietnam talked with VIR about the breakthrough changes at MM in the first five years, as well as its sustainable development strategy in the Vietnamese market.
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.
bamboo capital enthusiastic on greenfield ventures

Bamboo Capital enthusiastic on greenfield ventures

Privately-held Bamboo Capital Group – honoured as one of the 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam for several consecutive years – is consolidating its strong position through deploying a raft of renewable energy projects and eco-friendly real estate, making growing contributions to Vietnam’s sustainable development goals.
encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has achieved big achievements in sustainable development, and is planning to focus more for future sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the overall journey of the sector and the role of private providers.
haiphong lifts sustainability footprint with eco ip model

Haiphong lifts sustainability footprint with eco-IP model

The northern port city of Haiphong is calling for more investment into its eco-industrial zones, with investors growing more aware of sustainable development.
international partnerships done right

International partnerships done right

The 3.5GW La Gan offshore wind power project is expected to become a symbol of international cooperation to develop renewable energy against climate change as well as create jobs and towards a sustainable development path.
vietnam makes progress on sdg 2030 ambitions

Vietnam makes progress on SDG 2030 ambitions

Pursuing its dream of prosperity over the next decade, Vietnam may reach some of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by revitalising global partnerships for sustainable development.
vietnams real estate scene post evergrande who will stand tall

Vietnam’s real estate scene post-Evergrande: who will stand tall?

After Evergrande’s “debt bomb”, real estate enterprises with a reined-in outstanding loan balance and strong land bank will have a good opportunity to develop and dominate the market.
winners at 2021 asean data science explorers finals honoured

Winners at 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers finals honoured

Teams from Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia won the 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers (DSE) Regional Finals 2021 that was co-hosted by the ASEAN Foundation and the multinational software group SAP from October 5-7.
unilever vietnam strives toward implementation of un sdgs

Unilever Vietnam strives toward implementation of UN SDGs

Unilever Vietnam has conducted several sustainable development projects throughout the past 25 years. This not only proves the company’s commitment of “making sustainable living commonplace” to millions of Vietnamese but also contributes to implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.