06-12-2023 10:56
Vietnamese companies are expected to reap bonanzas from taking part at COP28, in addition to their aims to mobilise green finance for their projects.
06-12-2023 10:29
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.
06-12-2023 09:30
Green finance is crucial for Vietnam’s sustainable urban and construction development. To encourage it, banks are considering regulatory support to boost green financing.
05-12-2023 12:39
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.
05-12-2023 12:37
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.
04-12-2023 16:53
'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.
04-12-2023 11:00
The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
04-12-2023 10:07
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.
04-12-2023 10:00
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.
04-12-2023 09:51
Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
04-12-2023 09:16
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.
04-12-2023 09:08
Experts are to shine a light on Vietnam’s efforts towards realising its committed green vision, particularly in the finance and banking sector.
04-12-2023 09:00
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.
04-12-2023 09:00
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.
01-12-2023 15:45
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.