03-04-2024 17:00
Young Vietnamese people have witnessed and responded to many unique dance trends over the years, despite most of them being seen as a frivolous distraction. Many of these dances have reached hundreds of millions viewers on social media platforms, but this year's latest youth dance trend not only focuses on showing off one's dexterity, it also contains an important message.
02-04-2024 16:49
MUFG Vietnam will take over the chair of the Banking Working Group (BWG), one of the most active working groups under the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) from April 1. The VBF serves as a regular and high-level channel of communication between the business community and the government.
02-04-2024 12:43
Adopting a sustainable business model through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices is a challenging journey but provides long-term competitive advantages for enterprises.
01-04-2024 11:00
Investment options that integrate environmental, social, and governance assessments remain scarce in Vietnam, yet they are drawing increasing attention from discerning investors.
26-03-2024 09:09
With the Vietnamese government last week boosting commitments to supporting foreign-invested enterprises, more green business and funding initiatives are expected in the coming months.
11-03-2024 15:50
Following the success of the 2023 Vietnam Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiative, the Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are co-hosting the 2024 Vietnam ESG Initiative.
01-03-2024 08:00
In 2024, the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises is both promising and challenging. In the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam stands at the forefront of economic growth, and has set ambitious growth targets for 2024.
14-02-2024 23:10
Business activities from Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation, known as SABECO, are associated with and promote the implementation of environmental, social, and governance goals and related responsibilities, contributing to building a prosperous and sustainable Vietnamese community.
26-01-2024 18:11
More than 300 businesses met at the first session of the Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA) held on January 18 to discuss solutions for developing industrial real estate, as well as topics related to the organisation and its operational regulations.
23-01-2024 14:34
Through the key trends of payments, AI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are paving the way for further innovation in Vietnam.
19-01-2024 11:48
Citigroup Inc. ended 2023 as the top equity house in Asia amidst a challenging capital market environment affected by rising rates, a deteriorating economic outlook, and continued geopolitical tensions.
11-01-2024 10:00
Amid a dynamic global landscape, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June this year set a new paradigm in corporate reporting by unveiling a set of standards guiding the global disclosure of sustainable development information. This move not only cements a critical milestone in the uniformity of global sustainable development information, but also potentially holds the key for Vietnamese enterprises striving to comply with international reporting standards to unlock access to the global capital market.
03-01-2024 10:37
Vietnam’s financial sector is increasingly embracing sustainability practices, although challenges like the need for a comprehensive legal framework, skilled personnel, and enhanced data management remain areas for improvement.
26-12-2023 14:45
The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
18-12-2023 13:38
While Vietnam’s listed companies are gradually acknowledging the significance of sustainability, their efforts to embrace eco-friendly practices remain inconsistent, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and enforceable legal framework.