what vietnamese businesses can expect from the eus csrd

What Vietnamese businesses can expect from the EU's CSRD

The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to reshape environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for businesses both within and linked to the EU. Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG leader and partner, along with Luong The Cuong, ESG manager in Assurance Services at PwC Vietnam, explore the implications of the CSRD for Vietnam and outline the necessary strategic actions for compliance with these new standards.
business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

There are challenges, opportunities, and transformation priorities in Vietnam’s retail sector.
averting family business shift pitfalls

Averting family business shift pitfalls

Between 2019 and 2022, a significant number of family conglomerates in Vietnam orchestrated a shift of operations towards their children. In 2023, despite not being as prominent, this wave continues amid various economic and social challenges. It is undeniable that the evolution in business dynamics calls for a transition, yet the journey is not always smooth sailing within the confines of Vietnamese family clans.
a clear path for vietnams robust growth

A clear path for Vietnam’s robust growth

The Asia-Pacific region unfurls a nuanced economic landscape, presenting a fusion of risks and opportunities. Nguyen Luong Hien, partner of Deals Strategy at PwC Vietnam, outlines Vietnam’s economic prospects for 2024.
top strategies to employ for integration of esg aspects

Top strategies to employ for integration of ESG aspects

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are becoming increasingly important to Vietnamese businesses, with around 80 per cent having already made commitments to these criteria or planning to do so shortly.
vietnams new tax regulations reflect global tax trends

Vietnam's new tax regulations reflect global tax trends

There have been various economic ups and downs in the post-pandemic era that have necessitated decisive measures to sustain growth. Despite an improvement in the third quarter of the year, Vietnam's economy still faces a number of obstacles to achieve its targets.
vnu and pwc hold workshop on esg practices

VNU and PwC hold workshop on ESG practices

On September 19, the Vietnam National University Hanoi Industry Collaboration Hub and PwC Vietnam organised a workshop to bridge the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) gap between academic institutions and businesses. The workshop drew more than 50 invitees, including experts, scientists, and representatives from various firms.
salary gaps must be addressed through upskilling

Salary gaps must be addressed through upskilling

Addressing income disparities between domestic and foreign workers in Vietnam requires collaboration and learning from international cases. Christopher Lee, director of Management Consulting and Workforce Transformation at PwC Vietnam, told VIR’s Linh Le about the focus on developing capabilities and upskilling the local workforce.
family governance of utmost priority for business success

Family governance of utmost priority for business success

Family business owners in Vietnam are being confronted with formidable challenges building trust among family members, according to a PwC conference last week, focused on fostering trust in family enterprises.
pwc family businesses in vietnam need to transform to build trust

PwC: Family businesses in Vietnam need to transform to build trust

Family businesses not only need to make transformative changes to build trust, they have also got to make their efforts visible and communicate them clearly to their stakeholders, according to the Family Business Survey 2023 - Transform to Build Trust by PwC Vietnam.
enhancing functionality in infrastructure

Enhancing functionality in infrastructure

Funding Vietnam’s infrastructure can yield significant rewards for foreign investors, given the country’s increasing demand for modernised infrastructure. Edward Clayton, partner and leader of Capital Projects and Infrastructure at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, unravelled the intricacies of investing in Vietnam’s infrastructure with VIR’s Le Luu.
asia pacific capital projects infrastructure summit spotlights sustainability

Asia-Pacific Capital Projects & Infrastructure Summit spotlights sustainability

The Asia-Pacific Capital Projects and Infrastructure Summit, organised by PwC Vietnam, took place on April 27 in Hanoi. The theme, Delivering infrastructure for tomorrow, today, focused on the country's development journey towards sustainable infrastructure.
innovative low carbon projects join uks climate finance scheme

Innovative low-carbon projects join UK's climate finance scheme

Nine low-carbon Vietnamese initiatives, representing such diverse sectors such as renewable energy, resource efficiency, agriculture, decarbonising construction, and waste management have been chosen to take part in the first wave of the UK government's $14.4 million Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) scheme.
pwc report reflects ceos latest sentiments

PwC report reflects CEO's latest sentiments

PwC Vietnam has just released its 26th Annual Global CEO Survey on What matters to CEOs in Vietnam based on PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey – Asia-Pacific: Leading in the New Reality, which reveals striking data points that bring to life the challenges facing 1,634 CEOs in the region and their implications in Vietnam.
global ceos resolute in mas

Global CEOs resolute in M&As

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activities will likely rise later in 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term risks with their long-term business transformation strategies, according to PwC’s 2023 Global M&A Industry Trends Outlook.