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Carbon Dated: multinational companies to cut suppliers failing to curb carbon emissions
14-06-2021 08:12
A new study by Standard Chartered reveals that 78 per cent of multinationals will remove suppliers that endanger their carbon transition plan by 2025.
Thanh Long Bay: The perfect escape
25-05-2021 08:00
A natural wonderland in Binh Thuan province right by the ocean, an increasingly prosperous people focused on leisure and looking to invest in a second home, a developer’s innovative vision of a luxury experience based on sustainability – Thanh Long Bay is all of these things and much more.
La Vie factory in Hung Yen granted Alliance for Water Stewardship certification
24-05-2021 08:53
The La Vie factory in Hung Yen has become the second factory in Vietnam to receive an Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for achieving international standards in the protection of common water resources.
Australia enhances investment in innovation to Vietnam
18-05-2021 17:36
AUD3.5 million ($2.7 million) of the Australian government has just been committed to the knowledge and innovation of Vietnam in Aus4Innovation (2018-22) – the flagship investment under the Australia-Vietnam Innovation Partnership.
Electrolux takes action for sustainable future
17-05-2021 15:51
Swedish appliance giant Electrolux has published an open letter to today’s youth, inviting them to join forces with the company and some of the most influential change-makers of today to explore solutions for future sustainable homes.
Focusing on compliance of social-led governance criteria
15-05-2021 08:00
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are internationally seen as the foundation of long-term sustainable growth. Robust ESG initiatives could thus help companies access a larger pool of high-quality capital, especially from value-based investors. Dr. Bournet Gregory, partner, head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how a holistic approach to sustainability could impact the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
DPPA pilot to prompt low-carbon adoption
12-05-2021 14:00
Vietnam’s much-awaited direct power purchase agreement pilot will be an effective tool for global companies to meet their sustainability commitments, but it remains to be seen how Vietnam can meet the green energy demand from global businesses.
SCG: first-quarter operating results reflect strong recovery from global downturn
11-05-2021 17:13
Leading Thai conglomerate SCG, also one of the largest companies in Southeast Asia, has just released its first-quarter business results with upbeat business results across the board.
Standard Chartered Bank accelerates sustainability mission through responsible financing
10-05-2021 18:45
As one of the major international financial institutions in Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank has thrown its considerable weight behind sustainability-linked initiatives to promote a low carbon future and shape a more resilient, sustainable economy.
Value sharing and opportunities for Vietnamese suppliers in global value chain
05-05-2021 08:00
Multinationals corporations and foreign-invested enterprises increasingly focus on sustainability in their cooperation with local suppliers, aiming at providing long-term support for small- and medium-sized enterprises to become part of global supply chains.
Refining the implementation of ESG at Vietnamese corporates
27-04-2021 18:05
Sustainability has been top of the agenda for international investors in recent years. Nick Ainsworth, chief marketing officer at Dragon Capital Group, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong the importance of sustainable investment and the major challenges of environmental, social, and corporate governance implementation.
IBM Study: COVID-19 greatly impacted surveyed consumers’ views on sustainability
23-04-2021 12:17
Global research reveals that the majority of consumers are willing to pay to support a sustainable future.
Phat Dat buys back bonds three years prior to maturity
21-04-2021 10:00
Ho Chi Minh City-based developer Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC (HSX: PDR) has recently reported a VND250 billion ($10.87 million) bond buyback before maturity, demonstrating the company’s commitments to investors and shareholders.
Recycled plastic bottles become new trend of green consumption
08-04-2021 08:00
La Vie’s new natural mineral water products using food-grade recycled plastic bottles have elicited an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers in their first month of hitting the shelves in Vietnam’s market.
UNDP promoting green chemistry GC in enterprises and universities
03-04-2021 09:43
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Chemicals Agency (VCA) has jointly organised a workshop to raise awareness and share experiences on green chemistry with businesses and universities in Vietnam.
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