21-03-2023 10:00
The process of the net-zero green transformation is urgent for Vietnamese enterprises, yet many are still mulling over where to start.
08-02-2023 14:58
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.
12-01-2023 16:52
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.
12-01-2023 15:34
Gaining in popularity in recent times, environmental, social, and governance criteria refers to the standards used to evaluate business practices in these areas.
12-01-2023 15:00
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.
04-01-2023 15:58
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.
30-12-2022 16:17
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.
19-12-2022 10:00
Standard Chartered Vietnam is continuing to lead the way in sustainability and, in turn, drive growth for its customers and the economy at large.
16-12-2022 17:24
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.
16-12-2022 16:25
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.
13-12-2022 19:21
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.
13-12-2022 19:11
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.
13-12-2022 18:00
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.
09-12-2022 18:34
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.
09-12-2022 16:17
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.