27-11-2023 17:42
Following its recent impressive economic progress, Vietnam has featured in the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) report for the third quarter of 2023 by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
27-11-2023 15:57
With only one-third of plastic waste being recycled, Vietnam is losing nearly 70 per cent of the value of plastic materials, equivalent to nearly $2.2-2.9 billion a year, because of disposal into the environment.
25-11-2023 14:00
The CEO of TCP Group reflected on the group’s purpose and its global business strategy, reaffirmed the firm's commitment to the local market, and shared initiatives to drive the organisation towards sustainable business growth while creating positive impacts on society and the environment.
24-11-2023 16:46
Merger and acquisition deals are mainly dominated by foreign players in Vietnam. However, more local firms have stepped up their dealmaking activities. Binh Le Vandekerckove, CEO and head of M&A of ASART, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the current trends.
23-11-2023 23:00
It is crucial that Vietnamese businesses adopt a more proactive stance in response to the global shift towards sustainability. Juhern Kim, the Global Green Growth Institute’s country representative in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Angela Nguyen about how Vietnamese companies should pursue sustainable development.
23-11-2023 16:27
Vietnam is striving to build a carbon credit market, attracting interest among stakeholders. Marc Stuart, founding partner and CEO of clean energy advisors Allotrope Partners, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about how various partnerships can support this mission.
23-11-2023 16:09
British University Vietnam (BUV) has introduced new undergraduate programmes that are awarded by prestigious universities in the UK, and announced a $3.7 million scholarship fund for 2024, fostering opportunities for local students to engage in an international-standard learning environment in Vietnam.
23-11-2023 16:08
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just been distinguished with the "Board of the Year" award, a testament to its role in propelling businesses towards environmentally sustainable practices on November 22.
23-11-2023 14:42
The rental of shopping bags and utilising supporting partners to participate in green transformation are just some of AEON Vietnam’s initiatives to promote sustainable consumption. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue, corporate communications and external affairs general manager of AEON Vietnam, discussed the company’s green journey with VIR’s Oanh Do.
23-11-2023 11:07
Vietnam is teeming with potential for innovative transformation. Sheena S. Iyengar, a business professor at the Management Division of Columbia Business School, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu some essential steps to aid this development, and how every Vietnamese business, regardless of size, can successfully undergo digital transformation.
22-11-2023 17:13
A delegation from the US state of Oregon led by Commissioner at Port of Portland Katherine Lam on November 21 paid a working visit to the southern province of Binh Duong to learn about the investment environment in the locality.
22-11-2023 16:14
Effective Microorganism (EM) technology could be a game changer for cosmetics, as it uses only naturally occurring microorganisms. Bui Bich Lien, CEO of EMcom Investment and Trading JSC, spoke about EM technology and EMcom's products at the 2023 Sustainable Development Conference organised by VIR on November 16.
22-11-2023 11:00
Unilever Vietnam has continuously implemented a series of programmes to promote green and sustainable development, covering everything from the environment to people and highlighting the need for social responsibility.
21-11-2023 15:09
ThaiBev on November 16 participated in the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2023, held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
21-11-2023 12:04
At the second panel of the 'Sustainable Development 2023' forum organised by VIR on November 16, experts shared their comprehensive action plans for advancing sustainable practices.