net zero challenges and opportunities for vietnamese businesses

Net-Zero: Challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

The process of the net-zero green transformation is urgent for Vietnamese enterprises, yet many are still mulling over where to start.
the way forward to consider both sustainability and esg

The way forward to consider both sustainability and ESG

Last year was not a good year for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds and their performance has been held back. After years of dramatic growth, investment in ESG securities has sharply declined, with research firm Morningstar reporting a 70 per cent drop in inflows compared to the year before and the number of new funds launched is down by 60 per cent.
crafting fresh sustainable initiatives

Crafting fresh sustainable initiatives

The Vietnamese government has made pledges to support and encourage companies to apply environmental, social, and governance criteria as an instrument for appraisal, which are clearly reflected in several legal documents.
how real estate developers can benefit from esg considerations

How real estate developers can benefit from ESG considerations

Gaining in popularity in recent times, environmental, social, and governance criteria refers to the standards used to evaluate business practices in these areas.
report scrutinises pathway for esg agenda in financial sector

Report scrutinises pathway for ESG agenda in financial sector

A fresh PwC Vietnam report has provided insights into the level of readiness by financial institutions in Vietnam in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
dealmaking potential ripe in vietnam for esg minded groups

Dealmaking potential ripe in Vietnam for ESG-minded groups

In the midst of persistent worries about the global economy in 2023, including the risk of an economic recession, Vietnam continues to be a bright spot for economic development and potential mergers and acquisitions for investors in the region.
why integrate esg plans into business

Why integrate ESG plans into business?

Environmental, social, and governance criteria apply to governments, companies, and individuals at all levels, but here we focus on companies. This is not to say it is the most important aspect, but it is a topic of rapidly growing interest in Vietnam.
standard chartered vietnam takes lead in sustainability efforts

Standard Chartered Vietnam takes lead in sustainability efforts

Standard Chartered Vietnam is continuing to lead the way in sustainability and, in turn, drive growth for its customers and the economy at large.
digital transformation the key to sustainable development

Digital transformation the key to sustainable development

We are living in a decade where science and technology have brought tangible changes to every aspect of our lives. It’s also in this decade when climate change has accelerated at an unprecedented rate. Such context poses a crucial challenge for businesses to shape and transform into more sustainable, comprehensive and flexible business models.
esg 4 plus the key for scgs sustainable development journey

ESG 4 Plus-the key for SCG’s sustainable development journey

In the new business context, criteria in environmental, social, and governance is not simply an option, but has become one of the most important strategies for long-term corporate development.
elevating the optimal capacity of corporate governance in vietnam

Elevating the optimal capacity of corporate governance in Vietnam

The 2022 OECD-Asia Roundtable on Corporate Governance, held in Hanoi in October, drew numerous stakeholders. The forum focused on building resilient and sustainable supply chains, which supports the implementation of corporate governance policies and practices in the region in accordance with the accepted global principles of corporate governance.
businesses can show the way with esg compliance

Businesses can show the way with ESG compliance

The importance of sustainability to the bottom line, particularly a stronger corporate governance foundation, has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses large and small.
implement esg criteria or lose out on investment

Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Internal auditing in Vietnamese businesses has historically consisted of little more than making financial projections and keeping an eye on the company’s own internal control mechanisms. Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, talked with VIR’s Celine Luu about how the modern internal audit could play a pivotal role in risk management and other wider concerns.
5th annual corporate governance forum held by viod and vir

5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum held by VIOD and VIR

The 5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum took place on December 9 in the Reverie Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, with the theme "Stronger leadership for a multi-threat world". The annual event is co-organised by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), a member of Global Network of Director Institutes and Vietnam Investment Review.
vinfast receives corporate esg assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast receives corporate ESG assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast, Vietnam's first global electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an indicative Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Assessment from Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognised research, ratings, and data firm.