vietnamese enterprises use cop28 event to expand reach

Vietnamese enterprises use COP28 event to expand reach

Vietnamese companies are expected to reap bonanzas from taking part at COP28, in addition to their aims to mobilise green finance for their projects.
vietnam and denmark key climate partners cop28

Vietnam and Denmark key climate partners: COP28

In light of a green strategic partnership between Denmark and Vietnam established in November, the leaders of both nations have agreed to take concerted measures to further deepen the bilateral relationship.
encouraging green urban and construction finance

Encouraging green urban and construction finance

Green finance is crucial for Vietnam’s sustainable urban and construction development. To encourage it, banks are considering regulatory support to boost green financing.
vietnams green credit surge navigating towards sustainable finance

Vietnam's green credit surge: Navigating towards sustainable finance

At a VIR seminar on December 4, in collaboration with the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), key stakeholders congregated to discuss Lighting the Path for Green Financing. The forum signified a critical juncture in Vietnam's path towards sustainable development and emphasised green economic growth.
agribanks green finance initiative catalysing vietnams eco friendly economic ascent

Agribank's green finance initiative: Catalysing Vietnam's eco-friendly economic ascent

At the forefront of Vietnam's green finance revolution, Agribank has reported a substantial green credit portfolio of approximately $510 million as of October 31. This revelation came from Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, during the Lighting the Path for Green Financing seminar held by VIR on December 4.
positive signs in vietnams green credit sector

Positive signs in Vietnam's green credit sector

'Green credit' refers to the kinds of loans provided by banks for projects that are considered environmentally friendly or protective of the ecosystem. Green credit is now a trend in the global banking and finance industry, and more Vietnamese banks are following suit.
green finance must be unlocked to develop

Green finance must be unlocked to develop

The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
expectations great for green taxonomy in vietnam

Expectations great for green taxonomy in Vietnam

Without unified definitions of green sectors and green lists for application, banks are continuing to find it difficult to select, appraise, and supervise green credit provision.
green finance development and promotion for vietnam

Green finance development and promotion for Vietnam

Vietnam is in the process of formulating policies to develop green finance markets. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to Thanh Tung about the opportunities and challenges of green finance development in the country, and policy recommendations.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.
green vision rises in finance banking

Green vision rises in finance-banking

Experts are to shine a light on Vietnam’s efforts towards realising its committed green vision, particularly in the finance and banking sector.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
cop28 vietnam business forum discusses green transition

COP28 Vietnam Business Forum discusses green transition

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), and the Embassy of Vietnam in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) co-organised The Vietnam Business Forum on December 2 to discuss mobilising resources for the country's green transition, gathering 160 key stakeholders to participate.
south korean ma investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam. Cha Sung Wook, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Hanoi Office, talked to VIR ’s Bich Thuy about the current interest in the domestic market.