transforming accountancy with sustainability and esg leadership

Transforming accountancy with sustainability and ESG leadership

ACCA and PwC Vietnam signed an MoU on November 22 in Hanoi to collaborate on implementing global standards in Vietnam.
the promotion of esg via banking

The promotion of ESG via banking

Given Vietnam’s economic characteristics, with one of the highest credit-to-GDP ratios globally, credit capital plays a crucial role in guiding and promoting business activities and socioeconomic development.
standard chartered committed to vietnams financial success

Standard Chartered committed to Vietnam’s financial success

According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook Report in April this year, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian representative in the top 10 countries with a forecast of 6.4 per cent growth from 2024 to 2029.
full esg adoption the priority for agribank

Full ESG adoption the priority for Agribank

As sustainable development becomes a mandate for the banking industry, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, deputy head of the Steering Committee for Environmental, Social, and Governance at Agribank, talked with VIR’s Nhue Man on the importance of adopting ESG criteria.
green banking takes root in vietnam

Green banking takes root in Vietnam

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in Vietnam's banking sector are evolving, with governance well-established, but environmental and social aspects present ongoing challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth.
banks shaping the future as business advisors

Banks shaping the future as business advisors

Vietnam’s financial market, investment, and advisory sectors are still in the early stages of development and most investment advisory services focus primarily on financial consulting.
smes call for genuine support from banking sector

SMEs call for genuine support from banking sector

What small- and medium-sized enterprises truly need is not cheap capital, but the genuine support of the entire banking sector on their comprehensive green journey.
esg represents a shift towards sustainability for banks

ESG represents a shift towards sustainability for banks

At a seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the banking sector hosted by VIR on November 19, industry experts assessed that banks have performed exceptionally well in governance, while the environmental and social aspects remain challenging.
shb and the esg journey creating social value in every step

SHB and the ESG journey: creating social value in every step

SHB (Saigon Hanoi Commercial Bank) has reaffirmed its mission to drive comprehensive national development, minimise environmental impacts, and create sustainable, long-term value for the community. This commitment is not just a slogan but is demonstrated through practical actions.
banking sector contributes to esg green growth and sustainable development

Banking sector contributes to ESG, green growth, and sustainable development

The banking sector has positioned itself as a pioneer in greening investment capital and enhancing social responsibility to achieve green growth and sustainable development goals.
esg implementation in banking from awareness to action

ESG implementation in banking: from awareness to action

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Dao Minh Tu emphasised that increasing ESG implementations requires financial institutions to consistently comply with evolving regulations, demonstrating environmental and social responsibility while enhancing their credibility and transparency.
vir hosts esg in banking leading through implementation conference

VIR hosts 'ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation' conference

Vietnam Investment Review organised the conference themed "ESG in Banking: Leading Through Implementation" at the Pullman Hotel, Hanoi on November 19.
vir to host seminar on esg integration

VIR to host seminar on ESG integration

As the lifeblood of the economy, the banking sector is playing a pivotal role in pioneering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards while supporting Vietnam’s bold reforms on green and sustainable growth.
esg prerequisites for sustainable business growth

ESG - Prerequisites for sustainable business growth

In the first episode of Greennovate's second season, Jakub Kudrna, chief strategy officer and chairman of Home Credit Vietnam’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Steering Group, shared his insights on sustainability in consumer finance.
esg implementation spurs bank progress

ESG implementation spurs bank progress

The Vietnamese banking sector recognises its role in leading environmental, social, and governance efforts, driving sustainable investment flows, and setting new standards for its clients.