vietnams green credit surge navigating towards sustainable finance

Vietnam's green credit surge: Navigating towards sustainable finance

At a VIR seminar on December 4, in collaboration with the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), key stakeholders congregated to discuss Lighting the Path for Green Financing. The forum signified a critical juncture in Vietnam's path towards sustainable development and emphasised green economic growth.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.
one million hectare high quality rice project officially approved

One million hectare high-quality rice project officially approved

The government approved the sustainable development project of one million hectares specialising in high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030.
climate tech startups a catalyst for vietnams net zero future

Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future

I remember landing in Hanoi for the first time in early 2010, impressed by endless streams of motorbikes. As a practitioner pursuing sustainable development, I thought about the emissions fuming out of the many vehicles. Over a decade passed, and when I landed again in Hanoi a few months ago, I still found myself surrounded by swarms of motorbikes. But things are about to change.
vinamilk dedicated to long term roadmap in aid of net zero goals

Vinamilk dedicated to long-term roadmap in aid of net-zero goals

There are long-term financial and operational commitments required to respond to the government’s net-zero goal. Le Thanh Liem, CFO of Vinamilk, shared with VIR’s Thai An the challenges that his business faces in the journey towards green and sustainable development.
a sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

Green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation and its CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau aspire to bring its brand to the global stage with merger and acquisition as well as sustainable development strategies
living up to the nordic model

Living up to the Nordic model

The Nordic region is known for its commitment to the environment and circularity. Zung Nguyen, executive director of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (NordCham), told Nguyen Thu about the opportunities for key Vietnamese actors and stakeholders to learn from the Nordic model.
slps sustainable development in logistics

SLP’s sustainable development in logistics

SEA Logistics Vietnam, an industrial infrastructure developer and GLP’s operational platform in Southeast Asia, is making significant strides in integrating sustainability at the core of its business operations.
sharply increasing fdi capital flows to hung yen

Sharply increasing FDI capital flows to Hung Yen

By October, Hung Yen was home to nearly 2,200 investment ventures with a cumulative registered capital of over $20 billion, including 536 foreign-invested projects valued $6.76 billion. For the first time, this pushed it into the top 10 localities in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the country.
sabeco responsibility shines through robust initiatives

SABECO responsibility shines through robust initiatives

Promoting several effective initiatives towards sustainable development, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation, better known as SABECO, is not only gradually improving competitiveness but also fulfilling its commitment to promoting prosperous communities.
acb first to publish dedicated report on sustainable development

ACB first to publish dedicated report on sustainable development

On October 27, ACB released its Sustainable Development Report, becoming the first bank in Vietnam to publish a separate report on the issue.
planning creates solid corridor for sustainable development in danang

Planning creates solid corridor for sustainable development in Danang

Danang's planning for 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, plays an important role in creating a solid corridor for the city's sustainable development.
final round of techfest vietnam 2023 held in ho chi minh city

Final round of Techfest Vietnam 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City

Techfest Vietnam 2023 aims to promote innovative solutions in the technology sector while attracting experts, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and overseas Vietnamese to ignite creative thinking in the innovative startup ecosystem.
predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Vietnam is accelerating the greening process to adapt to new conditions of sustainable development, but more incentive is still needed for some businesses.