16-03-2020 13:04
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.
27-02-2020 16:37
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.
24-02-2020 17:16
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.
21-02-2020 10:45
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.
17-02-2020 08:57
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.
20-01-2020 10:57
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.
16-12-2019 08:00
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.
03-12-2019 10:50
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.
30-11-2019 13:37
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.
27-11-2019 15:04
AkzoNobel was once again honoured as one of the top 100 sustainable businesses in Vietnam, marking the third year in a row.
21-11-2019 11:00
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.
08-11-2019 08:22
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.
05-11-2019 13:42
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.
30-10-2019 11:08
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.
26-10-2019 09:09
AkzoNobel has just announced its global results for the third quarter of 2019. The numbers showed strong growth, despite softer end-market demand.