ana mandara cam ranh resort spa clinches asean green hotel awards 2024

Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort & Spa clinches ASEAN Green Hotel Awards 2024

Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort & Spa proudly secured the esteemed "Asean Green Hotel Awards 2024," recognising its commitment to well-planned investments, local culture preservation, and environmental friendliness.
saint gobain promotes sustainable construction in vietnam

Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam

Vietnam is promoting sustainable construction as a way to meet its net-zero commitments, but support from stakeholders remains crucial. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, a major player in the light and sustainable construction materials sector, spoke to VIR's Huong Thuy about the company's strategy to support the country on its journey towards sustainability.
healthcare models for sustainability era

Healthcare models for sustainability era

The health sector had a busy 2023, with many important foundations laid to strengthen the quality, resilience, and sustainability into the future.
bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Building full infrastructure for bancassurance is vital to improve the customer experience. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the new regulations on bancassurance operations in Vietnam.
unilever consistent in sustainability in vietnam

Unilever consistent in sustainability in Vietnam

Unilever’s journey of more than 100 years of global development and nearly 30 years in the Vietnamese market has left impressive achievements in sustainable business, worthy of the position of top global sustainable development enterprise.
heineken vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam has made remarkable progress towards realising the company’s sustainability ambitions after a challenging couple of years.
choosing people environment and financial return for investors

Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Mekong Capital is making a deeper foray into sustainability. Ellen Van, the fund’s investment principal, spoke to VIR’s Linh Le about how it assesses and manages risks, and the importance of authenticity in its sustainability endeavours.
ho chi minh city takes a green path

Ho Chi Minh City takes a green path

Ho Chi Minh City is choosing green growth as its future development strategy, seeking funding for almost 30 priority projects to help achieve economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
idico lists sustainability among key criteria

IDICO lists sustainability among key criteria

More than 300 businesses met at the first session of the Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA) held on January 18 to discuss solutions for developing industrial real estate, as well as topics related to the organisation and its operational regulations.
institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

Institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act mandates responsible supply chain management for German companies, influencing EU-Asian trade and advising Vietnamese businesses and authorities to align with global sustainability standards. Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of FNF Vietnam, and Huyen Nhu Lanh, project coordinator at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the various opportunities and challenges posed by the new law in Vietnam.
the pressing need for globalised auditing standards

The pressing need for globalised auditing standards

Amid a dynamic global landscape, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June this year set a new paradigm in corporate reporting by unveiling a set of standards guiding the global disclosure of sustainable development information. This move not only cements a critical milestone in the uniformity of global sustainable development information, but also potentially holds the key for Vietnamese enterprises striving to comply with international reporting standards to unlock access to the global capital market.
sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Vietnam’s financial sector is increasingly embracing sustainability practices, although challenges like the need for a comprehensive legal framework, skilled personnel, and enhanced data management remain areas for improvement.
inspiring guests to adopt more responsible habits

Inspiring guests to adopt more responsible habits

Boosting Vietnam’s presence in the global tourism and hospitality sector requires critical approaches. Streamlining visa processes and providing visa-on-arrival choices for select nations might entice more tourists to discover Vietnam. Highlighting genuineness, sustainability, ease of access, and robust promotional campaigns can elevate Vietnam’s standing in global tourism, setting it apart from neighbouring destinations.
tcp surges ahead with responsible initiatives

TCP surges ahead with responsible initiatives

Paying great attention to sustainability, Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, spoke with VIR’s Hara Nguyen about the firm’s commitment to the local market and initiatives to drive sustainable business growth and caring in the community.
bosch vietnam plant launches rooftop solar system

Bosch Vietnam plant launches rooftop solar system

In mid-December, Bosch Vietnam, in collaboration with Tona Syntegra Solar Company, celebrated the inauguration of a 1,540kWp Solar Power System at the Bosch Plant (HcP). This event represents a major step for HcP in its transition to green energy for production, aligning with the Bosch Group's commitment to sustainability.