scg appoints vietnamese youths as esg ambassadors

SCG appoints Vietnamese youths as ESG Ambassadors

The SCG Sharing the Dream 2023 scholarship programme has announced groundbreaking results from its ESG Ambassador 2024 initiative in September.
vietnam wafer bolsters corporate governance and sets strategic course for growth

Vietnam Wafer bolsters corporate governance and sets strategic course for growth

Vietnam Wafer JSC approved critical corporate governance enhancements, appointed a new chairman, and outlined a strategic roadmap at its second general shareholders' meeting (GSM) on September 7, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and market leadership in the semiconductor industry.
it service providers form green transformation partnership

IT service providers form green transformation partnership

IT service providers FPT IS and SK C&C have formed a strategic partnership to research and develop SK C&C's net-zero factory in Southeast Asia and develop solutions to promote green transformation.
inefficiencies remain with esg in banking

Inefficiencies remain with ESG in banking

Approximately 90 per cent of Vietnam’s banks have incorporated environmental, social, and governance practices to some extent, but significant challenges, such as data shortages, policy gaps, and insufficient expertise, hinder full implementation.
masan group named among top corporate sustainability enterprise

Masan Group named among Top Corporate Sustainability Enterprise

Masan Group consolidates its place in the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards by the Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine, winning three categories of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and honoured as the leading enterprise in Listed Companies Sector.
operational efficiency is ensured via slps offerings

Operational efficiency is ensured via SLP’s offerings

SLP, a part of GLP, is poised to expand its impact on Vietnam’s industrial and logistics infrastructure with its robust investments in modern warehouses and factory facilities. Edwin Chee, chief operating officer of SLP Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the emerging trends in the Vietnamese market and the company’s strategies to unlock potential.
imexpharm recognised at top 50 corporate sustainability awards

Imexpharm recognised at Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical JSC was honoured at the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards (CSA 2023) organised by Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine on August 2.
greater green finance measures can entice investors

Greater green finance measures can entice investors

Attaining green finance faces significant challenges in Vietnam, including the absence of a legal framework and policy, as well as a lack of coordinated incentives.
sustainable logistics the focus for upcoming conference

Sustainable logistics the focus for upcoming conference

A conference on innovative pathways for sustainable and smart supply chains will take place on August 3 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from 1.30pm.
addressing the barriers to building eco industrial parks

Addressing the barriers to building eco-industrial parks

Vietnam, a nation experiencing rapid industrialisation and economic growth, stands at a pivotal point in its developmental trajectory. Rizwan Khan, managing partner, at Acclime Vietnam, looks at the importance of sustainable development and the progress of implementing greener industrial areas.
industrial real estate mas driven by vibrant elements

Industrial real estate M&As driven by vibrant elements

Vietnam’s industrial properties remain on the radar of foreign and local investors on the back of a stable long-term economic growth outlook. Dong Xuan Le, director at EY-Parthenon – Strategy under EY Consulting Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about his insights into dealmaking activities in Vietnam’s industrial real estate market.
soilbuild internationals commitment to sustainable industrial development

Soilbuild International’s commitment to sustainable industrial development

Recognising the potential in Vietnam’s industrial property market, Soilbuild is committed to providing modern ready-built factories and offices along with top-notch services. Ben Ding Khoon Yew, general director of Soilbuild International (Vietnam), shared the company’s market expectations with VIR’s Nguyen Huong.
non fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Non-fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Despite being touted as a green and environmentally friendly construction material, non-fired brick manufacturers are facing significant challenges in product distribution.
home credit vietnam releases annual sustainability report 2023

Home Credit Vietnam releases annual Sustainability Report 2023

Home Credit Vietnam has released its Sustainability Report 2023 demonstrating the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in all operations at the digital finance company.
esg activity needs clearer roadmap

ESG activity needs clearer roadmap

Although Vietnam has not yet systematically introduced mandatory requirements for businesses to have environmental, social, and governance reports, domestic enterprises may be eliminated from the game if they do not meet common standards.