07-12-2022 18:52
In November 2022, AkzoNobel's Dulux paint brand announced the "Enjoy the Moment" campaign to with four new inspiring and trending colour palettes for 2023. This is one of the world's leading global paint and coatings company's annual activities to inspire a living space makeover at the end of the year. Nguyen Phi Anh Dao, ead of Marketing, Decorative Paints at AkzoNobel Vietnam spoke with VIR about the importance and target of the campaign.
07-12-2022 18:50
MB was recently recognised as one of the top 10 large-cap listed companies with the best annual reports in 2022 thanks to the inclusion of a sustainability report, responsibility for environmental protection, social security, and great compliance with corporate governance criteria in line with domestic and international practices.
06-12-2022 11:40
The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.
06-12-2022 11:23
Many businesses in Vietnam are advised to use environmental, social, and governance criteria as soon as possible as an effective tool for their sustainable development and improve their competitiveness. However, numerous challenges are facing them ahead.
06-12-2022 10:32
Environmental, social, and governance criteria are still a new concept for most tourism and hotel businesses in Vietnam, but the success stories of a number of pioneering brands have contributed to inspiring businesses to embrace them more, with several companies picking up awards at a seminar organised by Vietnam Investment Review last week.
06-12-2022 08:00
While many businesses in Vietnam now consider environmental, social, and governance goals as crucial in the journey to sustainable development, lack of knowledge and resources will remain a barrier for some time.
06-12-2022 08:00
German multinational chemical company BASF is targeting a sustainable future. Dr. Carola Richter, president in Asia-Pacific (excluding China) for BASF, shared with VIR’s Bich Ngoc methods for this goal.
02-12-2022 12:02
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Thursday that the chance of global growth dropping below two percent -- last seen during the coronavirus outbreak and the global financial crisis of 2009 -- is increasing as major economies slow.
01-12-2022 17:00
In the context of a drop in textile and apparel orders, the purchasing power of the industry has diminished as a result of the economic recession and inflation. Truong Van Cam, general secretary and vice chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, explained to VIR’s The Hai why now is the time for textile producers to explore restructuring and investing in their facilities under a greener model.
01-12-2022 13:00
Multinational corporations in Vietnam are expecting changes in drug rules to make more business and investment progress. Tran Ngoc Anh, representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the current barriers and expectations stemming from legal adjustments.
30-11-2022 15:23
The BUV Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund offers prestigious scholarships, helping talented students benefit from a British education environment of international standards to pave the foundation for a successful career in the future.
30-11-2022 13:00
Based on experience of raising funds for blockchain projects, William Do, CEO of HOBBIT Investment, explained to VIR’s Anh Hoa why it is critical to be alert in deals, identify the actual status of the project to avoid risks, and figure out investment priorities.
30-11-2022 10:28
Vietnam’s capital market has evolved at a pace that may have exceeded forecasts during the last decade, but investor education and environmental, social, and governance awareness are now pressing concerns. Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how to accelerate the adoption of such standards to promote sustainability and the position of Vietnam’s capital sector.
30-11-2022 08:00
Vietnam and Canada are going through a heyday in bilateral ties, and currently celebrating a 5-year comprehensive partnership. Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Perry Steil talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will continue to flourish.
29-11-2022 18:39
On November 29, the “ESG - The Key to Sustainable Development” conference, organised by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), saw the attendance of about 100 guests from state agencies, speakers, press and media agencies, and nearly 40 enterprises in Vietnam.