akzonobel joins cop24 on addressing ecological challenges

AkzoNobel joins COP24 on addressing ecological challenges

As a leading global paints and coatings company with a strong commitment to sustainability, AkzoNobel – represented by Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam, former  director of research, development & innovation (RD&I) – has recently taken part in the 24th annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland to share about its innovation solutions towards addressing some of the most pressing challenges of pollution and over-consumption of energy, especially in the urban communities of developing countries.
akzonobels ideas to spruce up your home for the festive season

AkzoNobel's ideas to spruce up your home for the festive season

AkzoNobel – the manufacturer of Dulux paints – issued a number of last minute decoration ideas to get your home ready for the holidays and the New Year.
dulux embraces life with spiced honey as 2019 colour of the year

Dulux embraces life with “Spiced Honey” as 2019 Colour of the Year

Following expert research into global trends, insights, and consumer behaviour, Dulux, a brand from AkzoNobel, has unveiled "Spiced Honey" as the Colour of the Year for 2019.
dulux professional stands behind vietnam property awards

Dulux Professional stands behind Vietnam Property Awards

Dulux Professional – AkzoNobel’s comprehensive solution of paint products and services – is honoured to accompany PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards for the second consecutive year.
akzonobel to work with worlds coolest innovators and paint in the future

AkzoNobel to work with world’s coolest innovators and paint in the future

If only paint could clean the air, withstand extreme heat, reduce drag and fuel consumption, cope with conditions on Mars... AkzoNobel products can already do this – and the company plans to go even further.
akzonobel vietnam takes pride for second year to be honoured in csi 2018

AkzoNobel Vietnam takes pride for second year to be honoured in CSI 2018

Ranking in Vietnam’s top 100 most sustainable enterprises in Vietnam - CSI 2018 for the second time demonstrates AkzoNobel efforts on sustainability in Vietnam, not only in business, but also in the environmental and social impact index.  
protecting lives and assets with intumescent coatings

Protecting lives and assets with intumescent coatings

The increase in the use of steel as construction material has led to enhanced flexibility in design as well as significant time savings in the construction industry. However, its use in social infrastructure and buildings has raised the challenge of fire safety. In the event of a fire, steel structures can collapse, resulting in damage to property and loss of lives. The increasing number of building fires raised demand for fire protection, including intumescent coatings.
akzonobel acquires colourland paints to strengthen malaysia ops

AkzoNobel acquires Colourland Paints to strengthen Malaysia ops

Holding Colourland Paints Sdn., Bhd. and Colourland Paints (Marketing) Sdn., Bhd. (collectively “Colourland Paints”) will help AkzoNobel to strengthen its paints and coatings businesses in Malaysia.
akzonobel sells specialty chemicals to the carlyle group and gic

AkzoNobel sells Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group and GIC

AkzoNobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) has completed the sale of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion ($11.6 billion) on October 5.
innovating to deal with urban issues

Innovating to deal with urban issues

In the midst of frenetic urbanisation, the shift to renewable energy and decreasing the country’s carbon footprint is becoming more imperative. AkzoNobel, through innovative solutions, aims to play a key role in addressing these challenges.
dai lanh lighthouse becomes attractive destination for the youth

Dai Lanh Lighthouse becomes attractive destination for the youth

After being repainted with Dulux Weathershield, a popular product of AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company, Dai Lanh Lighthouse has become an attractive tourist destination, especially among young travellers.
vietnams iconic lighthouse now protected by dulux weathershield

Vietnam’s iconic lighthouse now protected by Dulux Weathershield

AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company which manufactures the popular Dulux paints, is proud to have repainted the entire Dai Lanh lighthouse with Dulux Weathershield.
protecting ly son island lets colour to inspire

Protecting Ly Son Island: let’s colour to inspire

The Ly Son Marine Reserve Management Board on August 30, 2018 held a ceremony to receive twelve 3D frescoes made by 12 volunteer artists in the Ly Son painting programme.
akzonobel supports education development in vietnam

AkzoNobel supports education development in Vietnam

AkzoNobel—a leading global paints and coatings company and the manufacturer of the Dulux and Maxilite brands—has contributed more than 3,500 volunteer hours by employees to repair and repaint schools in Vietnam to celebrate the 2018-2019 academic year.
sustainability drives powder coatings industry

Sustainability drives powder coatings industry

The great demand for more sustainable solutions, together with growth in the manufacturing and construction markets, is creating new opportunities for powder coatings. Raw material suppliers and coating formulators, including AkzoNobel, are developing new powder coatings products that can be applied more efficiently, exhibit improved performance, and have a greater range of potential end uses. Alan Alex, business director for AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings business in South Asia, regaled Kim Oanh with the company’s recent achievements in sustainability and its strategy in high potential markets like Vietnam.