giants lead green packaging future

Giants lead green packaging future

The transition to environmentally friendly packaging is taking place strongly in the food and beverages industry, although the bigger brands are currently leading the way.
green certified office buildings on the rise

Green-certified office buildings on the rise

The office rental market is witnessing a race by project developers to achieve international green certification amid increasing demand.
vietnams 300 certified green buildings yet to reach net zero

Vietnam's 300 certified green buildings yet to reach net-zero

As Vietnam intensifies its focus on sustainability, the nation's progress is spotlighted with a modest tally of 300 certified green buildings. To date, no building in Vietnam has been designed, constructed, or managed to meet net-zero criteria.
vietnam promotes shift to green production lines

Vietnam promotes shift to green production lines

Investment in green factories is one of the first steps on the road to greening production lines, according to Douglas Lee Snyder, executive director of the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC).
green credit balance figures on positive trajectory

Green credit balance figures on positive trajectory

While green credit balances at commercial banks are growing, Vietnam’s legal framework on the issue has yet to be completed, making it difficult for implementation.
greenfeed honoured for outstanding contributions in agriculture

GreenFeed honoured for outstanding contributions in agriculture

GreenFeed Vietnam has been honoured to receive a certificate of merit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for outstanding contributions to the development of Vietnam’s agriculture for 2022-2023.
electric vehicle subsidies underpin green transport shift

Electric vehicle subsidies underpin green transport shift

Different initiatives for subsidising electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to promote the shift to green transportation in Vietnam.
vietnams exciting growth powers bain companys first office in ho chi minh city

Vietnam’s exciting growth powers Bain & Company’s first office in Ho Chi Minh City

Wade Cruse, managing partner for Southeast Asia at Bain & Company and Andrea Campagnoli, partner and office head of Bain & Company’s Vietnam office, spoke with VIR's Luu Huong about Vietnam's economic prospects and Bain's forward-looking strategies in the region.
pg vietnam and central retail vietnam push forward new green initiative

P&G Vietnam and Central Retail Vietnam push forward new green initiative

On September 8, P&G Vietnam and Central Retail Vietnam, two businesses pioneering sustainability, joined forces for a day of volunteering in Dong Nai Nature Reserve in southern Vietnam, as part of the ‘Forests For Good’ initiative.
tree planting marks milestone for lego group in vietnam

Tree planting marks milestone for Lego Group in Vietnam

With its commitment to ensuring its new factory has minimal impact on the environment, Lego Group in Vietnam celebrated the completion of 50,000 trees being planted at the site in the southern province of Binh Duong on September 15.
coteccons green up marathon the race with yourself

Coteccons Green UP Marathon: The race with yourself

Plato once said, "The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself." Have you ever raced against yourself and emerged victorious? If you haven't, you could try signing up for the Coteccons Green UP Marathon.
ho chi minh city seeks balance between green and economic concerns

Ho Chi Minh City seeks balance between green and economic concerns

Ho Chi Minh City, accounting for nearly 23.3 per cent of Vietnam's total greenhouse gas emissions, seeks transformative strategies to shift towards a sustainable economy while remaining the country's dominant economic powerhouse.
foreign community pushes initiatives for ho chi minh citys green development

Foreign community pushes initiatives for Ho Chi Minh City's green development

More than 100 CEOs from global corporations gathered on September 14 in Ho Chi Minh City to push forward their initiatives and cement their commitment to collaboration with the city to implement its green development and zero carbon goals.
citi highlights green finance at ceo 100 meeting

Citi highlights green finance at CEO 100 meeting

Citi's Vietnam country officer Ramachandran A.S. delivered a speech focusing on financial solutions to support green growth and sustainable business at an investment event that gathered 100 CEOs from major global corporations.
basf contributes to a greener and more prosperous future

BASF contributes to a greener and more prosperous future

Erick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam and chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam’s Green Growth Sector Committee, spoke to 100 CEOs at a meeting held on September 14 as part of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum.