support for smes vital for esg adoption

Support for SMEs vital for ESG adoption

S&P Global is committed to providing the essential intelligence and solutions needed to power SMEs’ journey towards a sustainable future.
thailand to issue 20 billion thb in sustainable bond sales

Thailand to issue 20 billion THB in sustainable bond sales

Thailand’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is set to issue 20 billion THB (540 million USD) in sustainable bonds to institutional investors this year.
esg considerations light the path for sabecos success

ESG considerations light the path for SABECO’s success

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation is promoting more green growth initiatives, demonstrating its steadfastness in the goal that business investment must go hand-in-hand with the nation’s sustainable development.
british university vietnam leading the way as a green university

British University Vietnam: Leading the way as a green university

British University Vietnam (BUV) stands as a pioneer in higher education, being the first and only international university in Vietnam authorised to deliver university degrees from the UK.
impact investing goes a step further for positive gains

Impact investing goes a step further for positive gains

Impact investing is at a nascent stage in Vietnam, but there have been some new developments in the space recently. Shuyin Tang, co-founder of the Beacon Fund, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about Vietnam’s impact investing landscape.
esg adoption may be crucial for growth

ESG adoption may be crucial for growth

The implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies will bring long-term value to businesses and increase their competitive advantage, according to Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.
do businesses have to suffer losses from esg practices

Do businesses have to suffer losses from ESG practices?

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transformation requires large investments, and it is not easy to reap the benefits quickly. That's why ESG criteria were once thought to hinder the revenue growth of businesses in the globalisation process.
innovation props up esg prospects

Innovation props up ESG prospects

Environmental, social, and governance policy is now a must-have and a major risk-reducing investment opportunity for modern businesses, according to experts.
esg adoption and implementation for prosperity

ESG adoption and implementation for prosperity

The past few years have witnessed an exponential rise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness and adoption worldwide. While officially coined in 2004 in a UN report, ESG has transcended from a niche concept to a mainstream consideration for investors, businesses, consumers, and regulators alike.
esg standards fit for the country

ESG standards fit for the country

As the world deals with an unpredictable global economic environment, applying environmental, social, and governance aspects into the everyday lives of individuals and business operations is now considered a vital approach that will help sustainable development across a wide range of enterprises, communities, fields, and industries. Here, experts and business leaders offer their say on how the ESG issue affects Vietnam in particular.
tough nut to crack for businesses to embrace esg

Tough nut to crack for businesses to embrace ESG

Enterprises in Vietnam are being advised to apply environmental, social, and governance principles as soon as possible, as an effective tool to ensure their competitiveness.
esg is vital for exporters

ESG is vital for exporters

Businesses, especially exporters, must embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies or face losing out on trade, according to Nguyen Dinh Tho, general director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE).
esg can help businesses improve their brand image and market position

ESG can help businesses improve their brand image and market position

Nguyen Tu Anh, director of the Centre for Economic Information, Analysis and Forecasting, Central Economic Commission, believes implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices makes it easier for businesses to succeed in a world where societal awareness of environmental and community issues is increasing.
most businesses aware of esg report

Most businesses aware of ESG: report

The majority of businesses are aware of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities, but are unsure how to implement them, according to a leader of the Agency for Enterprise Development.
hdbank releases 2024 sustainable development report

HDBank releases 2024 Sustainable Development Report

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) published its 2024 Sustainable Development Report on May 23, the first of its kind in the banking sector.