singapore expands green finance plan

Singapore expands green finance plan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonise the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging innovation and extending grants.
green growth topping the agenda for investment push

Green growth topping the agenda for investment push

Green growth and investment are in a fierce race that has been going on quietly for many years, but it is now speeding up to enable Vietnam to reach its committed goals.
green sm in pole position to take e taxi market share

Green SM in pole position to take e-taxi market share

A new e-taxi service that utilises VinFast vehicles is hoping to reach out to more localities by the end of 2023.
green tech the catalyst for growth

Green tech the catalyst for growth

Vietnam has great potential to develop and attract investment in the green economy and apply the most advanced technologies, as well as building stable and attractive policies.
clearer standards for green asian projects to hit net zero

Clearer standards for green Asian projects to hit net-zero

The world needs more green investment than ever if we are to achieve net-zero by 2050, but rising interest rates, constraints on public finances, and persistent confusion over the definition of what constitutes a green investment are all conspiring to make it harder to fund sustainable projects.
panasonic for a green vietnam marks 10 year journey

'Panasonic for a Green Vietnam' marks 10-year journey

On April 15, Panasonic Vietnam held the Panasonic Eco relay Tree planting programme and donated 13,500 trees at Xuan Lien Natural Reserve and neighbouring areas, marking the 10th year of the project.
enhanced awareness and efforts from businesses to reach climate goals

Enhanced awareness and efforts from businesses to reach climate goals

Drawing on the private sector’s know-how, influence, and scale to bridge the gap to a more equitable and sustainable future, the global economy can continue to grow while reaching the climate goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
mic to look for strategic foreign investor in potential ma deal

MIC to look for strategic foreign investor in potential M&A deal

In an effort to entice foreign partners and unlock fresh investment opportunities, the Military Insurance Corporation (MIC) has green lit a plan to look for strategic investors in 2023 as part of its ongoing 2022-2026 strategic roadmap, with the objective of clinching a top-3 spot in terms of market share by 2026.
vietnam strengthens green branding

Vietnam strengthens green branding

Vietnamese businesses face a new challenge as consumption patterns swiftly transition towards environmentally favourable goods.
mindset awareness changes needed to obtain true green growth minister

Mindset, awareness changes needed to obtain true green growth: minister

True green growth must be a process of changing the mindset and awareness in production, consumption, and the way of life, as well as the policymaking mindset, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
vietnams green economy expected to reach 300 billion usd by 2050

Vietnam’s green economy expected to reach 300 billion USD by 2050

Vietnam has set a target of increasing its green economy's contribution to GDP from 6.7 billion USD in 2020 to 300 billion USD by 2050, which requires drastic and breakthrough steps, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said.
jetps to power up a more efficient energy transition

JETPs to power up a more efficient energy transition

Just Energy Transition Partnerships are powerful tools for decarbonisation. They are becoming more popular because they bring key stakeholders together to enable a clean, fair energy transition in emerging economies that rely heavily on coal.
pci 2022 bac giang improves significantly as two biggest cities drop

PCI 2022: Bac Giang improves significantly as two biggest cities drop

The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and new Provincial Green Index (PGI) have honoured Quang Ninh for the sixth consecutive year and Tra Vinh for the first time.
green jobs needed as businesses embrace sustainability

Green jobs needed as businesses embrace sustainability

As the nation is aiming for green growth, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Country HR Manager of the leading global recruitment, staffing, outsourcing and payroll company ManpowerGroup Vietnam shares about the growing importance of sustainability in business strategies and green job opportunities in the country.
evolution in global value chains key for green and resilient asean

Evolution in global value chains key for green and resilient ASEAN

ASEAN has again proven itself to be among the world’s most resilient economic groupings. Relying on strong exports, sound macroeconomic policies, and effective buffers, the economies of ASEAN recovered rapidly from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, recording growth of 5.6 per cent in 2022 after falling to 3.2 per cent in 2020.