when sustainability is woven into a companys dna

When sustainability is woven into a company’s DNA

Being passionate about sustainability for decades, AkzoNobel has long pursued a sustainable journey on three key pillars: people, plane, and paint. By developing sustainably and comprehensively, AkzoNobel is aiming to not only provide its customers with products that meet their needs, but also to contribute to the community as well as environment more fresh and livable spaces.
addressing nextgen unique needs

Addressing NextGen unique needs

The next generation is ready to take the baton at Vietnamese family businesses, putting to the task their fresh ideas. However, many of them feel discouraged by the lack of opportunities for advancement and career development at these family businesses. Hoang Hung, Entrepreneurial and Private Business leader at PwC Vietnam, discusses with VIR’s Hoang Anh this conflict highlighted by PwC’s latest report.
akzonobel forges path for smart city development

AkzoNobel forges path for smart city development

Countries worldwide are choosing to develop smart cities as a way to respond to population pressures and sustainable development requirements. Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Anh the details of smart cities from AkzoNobel’s perspective, and provides information on some innovative technologies to help accelerate the process of building these in Vietnam.
hoang anh gia lai sells off subsidiaries to resolve financial issues

Hoang Anh Gia Lai sells off subsidiaries to resolve financial issues

Even after managing to improve its financial structure, Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group JSC (HSX: HAG) is still looking at a fraught 2020 due to the shock of the VND-trillion loss in 2019.  
unilever leading the charge to build a circular economy across vietnam

Unilever leading the charge to build a circular economy across Vietnam

The creation of a public-private collaboration to combat plastic waste in Vietnam has been agreed on via the inking of an MoU between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Unilever Vietnam International Co., Ltd., Dow Chemical Co., Ltd. Vietnam, and SCG.
groundwork laid for high flying aviation

Groundwork laid for high-flying aviation

With a number of notable changes taking effect this year, Vietnam is expected to see a big step in the development of its civil aviation industry. Vaibhav Saxena and Nguyen Hoang Anh Linh, lawyers at Vietnam International Law Firm, analyse the potential market developments on the back of new positive rules.
hag reports catastrophic loss

HAG reports catastrophic loss

Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (code: HAG) reported the most drastic drop in revenue for the last ten years, with the record loss of VND1.743 trillion ($75.78 million).
consumers lean towards modern payment methods

Consumers lean towards modern payment methods

A new study has found that the majority of Vietnamese cardholders is interested in using biometric authentication methods such as fingerprints or facial recognition to complete transactions, rather than the traditional PIN method or passwords.
akzonobel turning potential into vivid sustainable reality

AkzoNobel turning potential into vivid, sustainable reality

Pursuing its mission to create sustainable values, over recent years, AkzoNobel has placed this target at the core of its business strategy, driven by a genuine desire to make the planet greener and more liveable. Hoang Anh reports.
kn paradise cam ranh and the trending of integrated resort in vietnam

KN Paradise Cam Ranh and the trending of integrated resort in Vietnam

Never before have integrated resorts been in such high demand across the worldwide tourism industry as they are today.
chaleun sekong group acquires two hydro power plants of hagl

Chaleun Sekong Group acquires two hydro power plants of HAGL

Chaleun Sekong Group has paid VND2.25 trillion ($97.83 million) of the VND2.53 trillion ($110 million) on fully buying up Hoang Anh Gia Lai Hydro Power JSC which was a subsidiary of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL), despite news that the company operates without profit.
schneider electrics pioneering in energy sustainability pursuit

Schneider Electric’s pioneering in energy sustainability pursuit

As the demand for energy-efficient management accelerates in Vietnam, leading electrical multinationals like Schneider Electric are making their mark in the country with an array of solutions to enhance the capabilities of those in need of a digital transformation.
azkonobels tranquil dawn for 2020 plans

AzkoNobel’s Tranquil Dawn for 2020 plans

AkzoNobel has just introduced Tranquil Dawn as its Colour of the Year for 2020 under the ColourFutures TM initiative, a guide for interior and exterior design that matches market demand for the coming year. Oscar Wezenbeek, managing director at AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia, told VIR’s Hoang Anh  more about the colour and the group’s support for customers.
real estate in ho chi minh city cbd optimism for the long term

Real estate in Ho Chi Minh City CBD: Optimism for the long-term

Despite a small supply of new projects at rather high prices, both investors and experts are optimistic about the prospects of this market – with good reason. The improving infrastructure, the rise of the Vietnamese middle class, and the arrival of rich foreign people are expected to give the market a new push in the near future.
power protection for business

Power protection for business

The leading brand worldwide for integrated IT infrastructure and software, APC by Schneider Electric, has introduced its latest UPS innovation to meet the increasing data demand of businesses, and is offering a special promotion for Vietnamese customers until the end of 2019.