jcci proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

JCCI proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

Japanese companies would like to contribute to a realistic energy transition in Vietnam by promoting private investment in the application of decarbonisation technologies necessary for meeting sustainability goals, according to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
sweden leading in green digital goals

Sweden leading in green, digital goals

Companies are betting on digital transformation and 5G to increase operational efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. David Lidén, trade commissioner of Sweden to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the lessons from Sweden in the twin green and digital transition.
eurocham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

EuroCham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

At the high-level session of the VBF 2023, the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) provided numerous recommendations to increase the attractiveness of Vietnam to international investors and to the development of a green economy through digitisation.
business community leads call to action for authorities

Business community leads call to action for authorities

Significant focus was placed on revitalising the economy, smoothing out tax issues, and ensuring a green transition at last week’s Vietnam Business Forum.
strengthening ties to enable a greener digital transition

Strengthening ties to enable a greener digital transition

Vietnam is ramping up its digital evolution with a raft of new policies, strategies, and legal tweaks.
vietnam aims to lead regions development on green growth

Vietnam aims to lead region's development on green growth

Vietnamese and foreign investors have considered green business as a strategic advantage for competition.
fostering ties with private sector in green growth

Fostering ties with private sector in green growth

The technical session of the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) took place on March 17 with a theme of partnership between the private sector and the government to foster green growth.
listed firms failing to report emissions may receive penalty points from hose

Listed firms failing to report emissions may receive penalty points from HoSE

In the face of increasing concerns about climate change as well as corporate responsibility in sustainable development, the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) said it was considering deducting points of businesses who does not include information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the annual report period of 2022.
de heus and bel ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio

De Heus and Bel Ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio

De Heus, Bel Ga and Green Roof have formed a partnership with a view to deliver a positive impact on Vietnam’s sustainability progress. Johan van den Ban, CEO of De Heus Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van the importance of the latest tie-up between the three companies.
green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Vietnam’s logistics businesses are advancing on a green path connected with digital transformation, but are also in a highly energy-intensive and polluting industry, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the sector, experts have said.
utilising the broad application of green hydrogen

Utilising the broad application of green hydrogen

With economic growth of more than 8 per cent in 2022, Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy can be viewed with some envy for having achieved its fastest economic growth since 1997 while the global average only saw a small 3.3 per cent. This economic growth is coinciding with increases in energy demand and requires innovative solutions to ensure energy security.
vir to host 2nd digital transformation forum on march 21

VIR to host 2nd digital transformation forum on March 21

Policymakers, international organisations, and domestic and foreign businesses will gather at the 2nd digital transformation forum on March 21 to discuss possible routes to a faster, smarter and greener future.
pepperlfuchs establishes sustainable factory in vietnam

Pepperl+Fuchs establishes sustainable factory in Vietnam

Pepperl+Fuchs announced the inauguration of a new sustainable manufacturing facility in Vietnam, which has been financed with a $15 million green loan from Deutsche Bank.
heineken vietnam goes a little greener every day

HEINEKEN Vietnam goes a little greener every day

HEINEKEN Vietnam continues to grow sustainably and deliver on its commitment to “Brewing a Better Vietnam” through the company’s operations and community activities.
france trailblazing in sustainable development

France trailblazing in sustainable development

The Indo-Pacific region, particularly nations like India and Vietnam, is becoming an engine for French economic growth in terms of green, sustainable, smart cities and semiconductor development.