27-08-2014 08:33
Unilever, one of the world’s leading fast moving consumer goods corporations, has seen its sustainable living plan prove successful in localities across Vietnam.
11-08-2014 08:13
On occasion of the national conference on planning and investment held in Danang last week, Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh talked to VIR’s Nguyen Duc about the 2016-2020 socio-economic development plan to ensure fast and sustainable growth for the country.
07-07-2014 15:59
In the age of economic transition, agriculture will continue to be at the forefront of Vietnam’s economic growth. To realise its mission, the sector needs to shift from a quantity to a quality-based growth model. Natalie DiNicola, vice president of Sustainability and Signature Partnerships of the US’ Monsanto told VIR’s Hoang Mai that the Vietnamese government should look towards innovation and partnership in its vision for achieving strong growth and sustainability in the agriculture sector.
01-07-2014 18:50
The Development Strategy Institute under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, US-ASEAN Business Council and Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development today co-organised the “Agri-Vision 2020: Partnering & Innovating For Sustainable Agriculture” forum which aims to create a multi-stakeholder dialogue towards Vietnam’s vision for achieving agriculture’s strong growth and sustainability.
30-06-2014 15:49
ACE Life, the global life insurance division of ACE Group, today announced that it was awarded the Sustainable Development Enterprises certification and Lam Hai Tuan, chairman and country president of ACE Life in Vietnam, was honoured with the Global Ethics in Business Ambassador Award by the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (WFUCA) last night in Hanoi.
26-05-2014 09:56
Since its establishment in 1878 by the world famous inventor Thomas Edison, US giant GE has grown to become one of the world’s leading players in energy, infrastructure, aviation and healthcare.
19-05-2014 17:00
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Vietnamese banks better manage environmental and social risks in their lending operations to improve the sustainability of projects they finance locally and abroad and strengthen their portfolio performance.
20-04-2014 09:58
The Prime Minister has approved a new project to implement a sustainable supply chain for the Tra fish (pangasius) industry.
06-04-2014 09:30
Viet Nam will work to improve the resistance of its marine ecosystems to climate change impacts while maintaining their productivity, policy makers said on Wednesday.
06-03-2014 09:00
AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam has won global and local awards for its sustainable development.
09-01-2014 11:00
The 2014 Annual Report Awards (ARA) programme kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City January 9, two months earlier than in previous years so that the competitors can make better preparations for this year’s changes.
09-12-2013 14:24
Industry experts are considering how to ensure stability with sustainability of the banking sector.
07-10-2013 09:43
The 100-year history of sustainability leader and top ASEAN business conglomerate SCG is flourishing thanks to the recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
30-09-2013 10:40
SCG has been going green, promoting their ecological values as part of their operations.
23-09-2013 10:02
ASEAN’s leading business conglomerate SCG operates a successful business under sustainable development principles.