17-04-2024 08:00
The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of an MoU between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam on April 16.
16-04-2024 16:00
The Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, attracting nearly 200 businesses, investors, and experts from both countries.
16-04-2024 09:48
Establishing a detailed green classification system and independent evaluation are recognised as key elements for steering Vietnam’s green finance sector in line with international standards.
16-04-2024 09:38
In recent years, financial institutions have pivoted from solely emphasising green finance to investing in businesses that both adapt to and mitigate climate risk impacts.
01-03-2024 09:38
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering investment of up to $150 million in Vietnam-based OCB.
18-01-2024 11:09
On January 18, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, announced a new partnership to finance up to $100 million of green trade transactions in South and Southeast Asia, beginning in Vietnam.
21-12-2023 15:04
Embracing research and selectively learning from other countries is urgent for green finance to become a reality. Le Vu Thanh Tam from the Institute of Economics and Finance under the Academy of Finance, considers the practical significance in Vietnam combined with promoting the potential of greening the economic and financial system.
06-12-2023 10:56
Vietnamese companies are expected to reap bonanzas from taking part at COP28, in addition to their aims to mobilise green finance for their projects.
06-12-2023 09:30
Green finance is crucial for Vietnam’s sustainable urban and construction development. To encourage it, banks are considering regulatory support to boost green financing.
05-12-2023 12:37
At the forefront of Vietnam's green finance revolution, Agribank has reported a substantial green credit portfolio of approximately $510 million as of October 31. This revelation came from Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, during the Lighting the Path for Green Financing seminar held by VIR on December 4.
04-12-2023 11:00
The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
04-12-2023 10:00
Vietnam is in the process of formulating policies to develop green finance markets. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to Thanh Tung about the opportunities and challenges of green finance development in the country, and policy recommendations.
04-12-2023 09:00
On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
23-11-2023 16:08
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just been distinguished with the "Board of the Year" award, a testament to its role in propelling businesses towards environmentally sustainable practices on November 22.
22-11-2023 17:52
Foreign investors continue to eye the plastics industry in Vietnam, making it an enticing prospect for numerous merger and acquisition moves. The sector is prioritising the acquisition of more green investment to enhance its global competitiveness.