proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
listed firms coaxed to adopt greener ways

Listed firms coaxed to adopt greener ways

While Vietnam’s listed companies are gradually acknowledging the significance of sustainability, their efforts to embrace eco-friendly practices remain inconsistent, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and enforceable legal framework.
addressing esg principles at the corporate level

Addressing ESG principles at the corporate level

Sustainability is increasingly critical for the long-term success of Vietnamese listed companies. Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, spoke with VIR’s Song Huong about adopting environmental, social, and governance principles.
top strategies to employ for integration of esg aspects

Top strategies to employ for integration of ESG aspects

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are becoming increasingly important to Vietnamese businesses, with around 80 per cent having already made commitments to these criteria or planning to do so shortly.
agribank boosts ability to provide greener credit

Agribank boosts ability to provide greener credit

Lenders are more likely today to take a greener focus in their activities. Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the bank’s determination to promote green credit growth.
esg in mas from global to vietnam

ESG in M&As: from global to Vietnam

In the world of M&A, both in the global and local context, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly important.
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 finance must be unlocked to develop

Green finance must be unlocked to develop

The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
governance playing part in esg goal

Governance playing part in ESG goal

Experts have underscored the critical role of solid corporate governance, ethical leadership, and sustainability adherence in fostering sustainable growth and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment.
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.
techtronic industries honoured for sustainable contributions in vietnam

Techtronic Industries honoured for sustainable contributions in Vietnam

On November 21, Techtronic Industries Vietnam (TTI Vietnam) was highlighted as one of 10 firms demonstrating exemplary dedication to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities at the 2023 AmCham Vietnam ESG Impact Showcase.
new green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

New green benchmarks set for the financial landscape

In its quest to set a gold standard for sustainable banking, Standard Chartered continually exceeds industry norms. Reflecting on the bank’s commitment to spearheading a sustainable transition in Vietnam, Hanh Nguyen, deputy general director of Standard Chartered Vietnam, spoke to Hong Dung about the financial institution’s strides towards crafting a green financial future for the nation.
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.
only the best for sabecos sustainability direction

Only the best for SABECO’s sustainability direction

Following the trends of sustainable development in the Vietnam and around the world, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation, known as SABECO, is implementing related targets and campaigns not only for the business but also for the whole of society.