akzonobel forges path for smart city development

AkzoNobel forges path for smart city development

Countries worldwide are choosing to develop smart cities as a way to respond to population pressures and sustainable development requirements. Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Anh the details of smart cities from AkzoNobel’s perspective, and provides information on some innovative technologies to help accelerate the process of building these in Vietnam.
akzonobel collaborates with rijksmuseum for operation night watch

AkzoNobel collaborates with Rijksmuseum for Operation Night Watch

The Powder Coatings business of AkzoNobel, the leading paints and coatings company, has collaborated with Rijksmuseum to restore The Night Watch to its original glory.
akzonobel combined the look of wood with the durability of metal

AkzoNobel combined the look of wood with the durability of metal

Thanks to the Sublimation Transfer Finish (STF) method, which is used to camouflage one material to look like another, a natural-looking timber effect can be created by applying Interpon D STF powder coatings to architectural metalwork such as facades, windows, doors, screens, shutters, louvres, and even outdoor furniture.
akzonobel to co operate with leading automotive brands

AkzoNobel to co-operate with leading automotive brands

By signing a co-operation agreement with BMW – one of the world's most valuable and best-selling automotive brands – AkzoNobel has reached a new turning point in the automotive paints and coatings segment.
evfta helps advance domestic agriculture

EVFTA helps advance domestic agriculture

Despite also including barriers and regulations, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will benefit Vietnamese agriculture, with businesses supporting farmers to cash in on new opportunities from the deal.
akzonobel turning potential into vivid sustainable reality

AkzoNobel turning potential into vivid, sustainable reality

Pursuing its mission to create sustainable values, over recent years, AkzoNobel has placed this target at the core of its business strategy, driven by a genuine desire to make the planet greener and more liveable. Hoang Anh reports.
azkonobels tranquil dawn for 2020 plans

AzkoNobel’s Tranquil Dawn for 2020 plans

AkzoNobel has just introduced Tranquil Dawn as its Colour of the Year for 2020 under the ColourFutures TM initiative, a guide for interior and exterior design that matches market demand for the coming year. Oscar Wezenbeek, managing director at AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia, told VIR’s Hoang Anh  more about the colour and the group’s support for customers.
sustainability is business

Sustainability is business

Cities across the world face new, interlinked sustainability challenges that are redefining the role of private-sector business, but progress is being made in cleansing urban environments and supporting international collaboration on pressing environmental issues, writes Pamela Phua, general director of Vietnam, decorative paints South Asia, AkzoNobel.  
tranquil dawn as akzonobel colour of 2020 give your home a human touch

Tranquil Dawn as AkzoNobel Colour of 2020: Give your home a human touch

AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam has introduced to customers the Colour of the Year 2020 - "Tranquil Dawn" (code  J5.03.71 45GY 55/052). This colour was developed through extensive trend research by experts around the world.
akzonobel ranked among 100 sustainable businesses in vietnam by vcci

AkzoNobel ranked among 100 sustainable businesses in Vietnam by VCCI

AkzoNobel was once again honoured as one of the top 100 sustainable businesses in Vietnam, marking the third year in a row.
waterproof paint in high demand after heavy storms

Waterproof paint in high demand after heavy storms

The recent consecutive storms have created new demand in the market for construction materials as the demand for house repairs increases. Along with materials like bricks, stone, and cement, customers also pay attention to paint.
akzonobel supporting the ocean cleanup to purge plastic from rivers

AkzoNobel supporting The Ocean Cleanup to purge plastic from rivers

A new project to help rid the rivers of plastic waste has been launched by The Ocean Cleanup, with AkzoNobel providing coatings technology for the garbage-gathering system.
chill living space to welcome monsoon thanks to paint

“Chill” living space to welcome monsoon thanks to paint

Instead of spending large sums of money on expensive furniture, repainting houses, adding flower pots, and changing the curtains are sure-fire tips to renew your living space for the new season.
akzonobel offers sustainable coatings to bring smart cities to life

AkzoNobel offers sustainable coatings to bring smart cities to life

The third Smart City Summit jas just been held in Danang, creating a forum for experts to discuss solutions on building smart cities in Vietnam. At the event, Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel shared its experiences from the coatings industry and introduced its latest advanced coatings solutions for future smart cities.
akzonobel third quarter results show continued progress and innovation

AkzoNobel third-quarter results show continued progress and innovation

AkzoNobel has just announced its global results for the third quarter of 2019. The numbers showed strong growth, despite softer end-market demand.