travel firms are taking sustainability seriously

Travel firms are taking sustainability seriously

Many travel companies and operators are implementing their responsibility to the environment, domestic heritage and community to drive forward sustainable development.
akzonobel sets standard in consumer electronics with sustainable and innovative coating solutions

AkzoNobel sets standard in consumer electronics with sustainable and innovative coating solutions

Maximilien Schréder, commercial director of the Global Consumer Electronics Coatings and Automotive and Refinish Coatings North Asia, AkzoNobel, highlights the company's strategic emphasis on sustainability through the adoption of sustainable solutions such as waterborne technology, catering to the global and Vietnamese demand for durable, high-quality consumer electronics coatings.
ease into lightness collection backs up uniqlos sustainability

“Ease into Lightness” collection backs up UNIQLO’s sustainability

With continuous efforts in the journey of creating a sustainable LifeWear clothing, UNIQLO is introducing new collection to win the trust of Vietnamese consumers by offering new flavours for 2024.
ana mandara cam ranh resort spa clinches asean green hotel awards 2024

Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort & Spa clinches ASEAN Green Hotel Awards 2024

Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort & Spa proudly secured the esteemed "Asean Green Hotel Awards 2024," recognising its commitment to well-planned investments, local culture preservation, and environmental friendliness.
saint gobain promotes sustainable construction in vietnam

Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam

Vietnam is promoting sustainable construction as a way to meet its net-zero commitments, but support from stakeholders remains crucial. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, a major player in the light and sustainable construction materials sector, spoke to VIR's Huong Thuy about the company's strategy to support the country on its journey towards sustainability.
healthcare models for sustainability era

Healthcare models for sustainability era

The health sector had a busy 2023, with many important foundations laid to strengthen the quality, resilience, and sustainability into the future.
bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Building full infrastructure for bancassurance is vital to improve the customer experience. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the new regulations on bancassurance operations in Vietnam.
unilever consistent in sustainability in vietnam

Unilever consistent in sustainability in Vietnam

Unilever’s journey of more than 100 years of global development and nearly 30 years in the Vietnamese market has left impressive achievements in sustainable business, worthy of the position of top global sustainable development enterprise.
heineken vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam has made remarkable progress towards realising the company’s sustainability ambitions after a challenging couple of years.
choosing people environment and financial return for investors

Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Mekong Capital is making a deeper foray into sustainability. Ellen Van, the fund’s investment principal, spoke to VIR’s Linh Le about how it assesses and manages risks, and the importance of authenticity in its sustainability endeavours.
ho chi minh city takes a green path

Ho Chi Minh City takes a green path

Ho Chi Minh City is choosing green growth as its future development strategy, seeking funding for almost 30 priority projects to help achieve economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
idico lists sustainability among key criteria

IDICO lists sustainability among key criteria

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.
institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

Institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act mandates responsible supply chain management for German companies, influencing EU-Asian trade and advising Vietnamese businesses and authorities to align with global sustainability standards. Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of FNF Vietnam, and Huyen Nhu Lanh, project coordinator at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the various opportunities and challenges posed by the new law in Vietnam.
the pressing need for globalised auditing standards

The pressing need for globalised auditing standards

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.
sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

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.