unilever vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned

Unilever Vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned

Switching to clean energy sources, reducing emissions from electricity consumption, and building green facilities are Unilever Vietnam’s efforts to obtain net zero operational emissions, underpinning the company’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain.
sungrow om powers efficiency of renewable energy projects

Sungrow O&M powers efficiency of renewable energy projects

Woody Wu, general manager of Sungrow Vietnam Co., Ltd. shared with VIR’s Thu Huong his experiences on how to help renewable energy owners promote their benefits by handling faults quickly to ensure power generation and maintain safe production.
20 billion usd goal set for wood export in 2025

20 billion USD goal set for wood export in 2025

Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products are expected to rake in 20 billion USD in 2025 and 20.4 billion USD in 2030, per a project freshly approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.
fresh collaborations emerging in wood and timber industry

Fresh collaborations emerging in wood and timber industry

Growth in Vietnam’s wood and timber industry is under threat of stagnation, but the establishment of inter-regional timber centre could help coordinate input supply and diverse order fulfilment.
promising start to the year for wood exports

Promising start to the year for wood exports

After a trade surplus of $11.8 billion in 2021, the wood industry brought in export revenue of approximately $1.6 billion in the first month of 2022, heightening expectations for the remainder of the year.
first insight into ho chi minh citys microfinance suggests wider study

First insight into Ho Chi Minh City's microfinance suggests wider study

Informal microfinance has long been a practice in Vietnam, with family and friends being the sources of critical funds to establish a business, pay back other loans, or invest in an asset. Hung (Jimmy) Nguyen, researcher at Woodberry Forest School, surveyed a small group of people in Ho Chi Minh City to gain a first insight into the sparsely researched topic, suggesting that further, more structured surveys could be advantageous for the national economy.
duong lam first vietnamese ancient village to become national relic

Duong Lam first Vietnamese ancient village to become national relic

Hanoi’s Duong Lam ancient village, renowned for its unique houses built with wooden frames and fortified with laterites, still preserves typical features of old villages in the Red River Delta.
spider man continues lifting an anemic namerica box office

'Spider-Man' continues lifting an anemic N.America box office

After rescuing Hollywood from otherwise paltry year-end numbers, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" continued to soar this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $33 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
establishing a lasting wood pellet industry in vietnam

Establishing a lasting wood pellet industry in Vietnam

With the demand in markets like Japan expected to rise, the wood pellet industry has much room for sustainable development, which can be boosted by increasing the proportion of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products.
wood sector surpasses export target despite covid 19

Wood sector surpasses export target despite COVID-19

Despite two official scenarios predicting wood and wooden products exports to rake in less than 14.5 billion USD this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's export revenue is now estimated at 14.72 billion USD.
shortages blight timber businesses

Shortages blight timber businesses

While Chinese enterprises have been buying wood and timber from Vietnam, local businesses are beginning to struggle from a shortage of production materials, leading some to argue for stricter control measures and higher export tax rates
journey to winter wonderland at m venpick hotel hanoi this festive season

Journey to “Winter wonderland” at Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi this festive season

Inspired by the miles of snowy landscape in wintertime, a bustling cosy atmosphere of Christmas markets with woods, lights, and snow-topped trees, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi has been transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” to welcome all guests this festive season.
rubber industry aims for quality and sound solutions

Rubber industry aims for quality and sound solutions

As one of the backbones of Vietnam’s agricultural industry, rubber has been the focus of the government and related stakeholders. Like other industries, the promotion as a national brand is meant to further push the crucial role the industry has for the country.
first fsc certification for non timber forest products in vietnam

First FSC certification for non-timber forest products in Vietnam

The Association of Forest Smallholder Forest Certification Groups of Quang Tri province received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, proving that they can supply sustainably harvested acacia wood logs and non-timber forest products of bamboo species in accordance with the FSC FM/CoC code.
wood manufacturers beef up capacity to fulfil orders for year end shopping season

Wood manufacturers beef up capacity to fulfil orders for year-end shopping season

Vietnamese wood businesses are ramping up production to meet increasing orders from international buyers during the year-end shopping season.