predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Vietnam is accelerating the greening process to adapt to new conditions of sustainable development, but more incentive is still needed for some businesses.
fostering the private sector to accelerate green industries

Fostering the private sector to accelerate green industries

It is crucial that Vietnamese businesses adopt a more proactive stance in response to the global shift towards sustainability. Juhern Kim, the Global Green Growth Institute’s country representative in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Angela Nguyen about how Vietnamese companies should pursue sustainable development.
mb leads the charge in green finance at viod 6th annual forum

MB leads the charge in green finance at VIOD 6th annual forum

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just been distinguished with the "Board of the Year" award, a testament to its role in propelling businesses towards environmentally sustainable practices on November 22.
aeon committed to more sustainable consumption

AEON committed to more sustainable consumption

The rental of shopping bags and utilising supporting partners to participate in green transformation are just some of AEON Vietnam’s initiatives to promote sustainable consumption. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue, corporate communications and external affairs general manager of AEON Vietnam, discussed the company’s green journey with VIR’s Oanh Do.
financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

Financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

Foreign investors continue to eye the plastics industry in Vietnam, making it an enticing prospect for numerous merger and acquisition moves. The sector is prioritising the acquisition of more green investment to enhance its global competitiveness.
cop28 turns attention to potent methane emissions

COP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions

Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2.
central city remaining on green path

Central city remaining on green path

Danang remains steadfast in its goal to create a green urban area in adherence to sustainable development goals.
unilever vietnam brings circular economy for plastics to life

Unilever Vietnam brings circular economy for plastics to life

Unilever Vietnam has continuously implemented a series of programmes to promote green and sustainable development, covering everything from the environment to people and highlighting the need for social responsibility.
investment opportunities open in vietnams green real estate market

Investment opportunities open in Vietnam's green real estate market

As Vietnam continues to undergo rapid urbanisation, underpinned by economic growth and an expanding middle class, coupled with the improvement in infrastructure networks, the country continues to offer tremendous opportunities for investors, according to Wong Wai Foo, head of Sustainable Urban Renewal in Vietnam, Keppel Corporation, at the Sustainable Development 2023 conference held by Vietnam Investment Review on November 16.
green budgeting an investment for the future

Green budgeting an investment for the future

At the second panel of the 'Sustainable Development 2023' forum organised by VIR on November 16, experts shared their comprehensive action plans for advancing sustainable practices.
traphaco sustainable development via a green value chain

Traphaco: Sustainable development via a green value chain

To realise its goal of sustainable development, Traphaco aims to establish a green value chain with an extensive distribution system to provide good quality, effective, and safe medicinal products.
tien phong plastic striving for sustainable development

Tien Phong Plastic striving for sustainable development

Many people associate the plastics industry with waste and environmental pollution. In a bid to combat that perception, Tien Phong Plastic, which supplies 100,000 tonnes of plastic to the market each year, is adopting several solutions to ensure a clean, green production process as it moves towards sustainable development.
shared solutions can bring out best in green ambition

Shared solutions can bring out best in green ambition

In 2030, Vietnam is forecast to generate 120 million tonnes of carbon emissions, of which rice cultivation accounts for half of the emissions.
green finance and management essential for sustainable future

Green finance and management essential for sustainable future

On November 22, the Vietnam Institute of Directors will hold its annual Corporate Management Forum and its Board of the Year awards. Chairwoman Ha Thu Thanh talked to VIR’s Thuy Linh about the current state of green finance and green management in Vietnam and inspirations for this year’s award.
ho chi minh city seeks us investment in green and high tech sectors

Ho Chi Minh City seeks US investment in green and high-tech sectors

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has invited US corporations to invest in the sustainable and high-tech sectors, aligning with the city's green growth strategy for 2030 and beyond to 2050.