new usaid and standard chartered deal promotes clean energy in vietnam

New USAID and Standard Chartered deal promotes clean energy in Vietnam

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.
australia commits aud245 million to boost vietnams renewable energy and climate resilience

Australia commits AUD245 million to boost Vietnam's renewable energy and climate resilience

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.
green finance discord to be addressed

Green finance discord to be addressed

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.
opportunities to unlock in vietnams green finance arena

Opportunities to unlock in Vietnam’s green finance arena

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.
ifc considers 150 million investment in ocb

IFC considers $150 million investment in OCB

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering investment of up to $150 million in Vietnam-based OCB.
100m risk sharing agreement to promote green trade in asia

$100m risk sharing agreement to promote green trade in Asia

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.
the status of green finance stemming from recent impacts

The status of green finance stemming from recent impacts

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.
vietnamese enterprises use cop28 event to expand reach

Vietnamese enterprises use COP28 event to expand reach

Vietnamese companies are expected to reap bonanzas from taking part at COP28, in addition to their aims to mobilise green finance for their projects.
encouraging green urban and construction finance

Encouraging green urban and construction finance

Green finance is crucial for Vietnam’s sustainable urban and construction development. To encourage it, banks are considering regulatory support to boost green financing.
agribanks green finance initiative catalysing vietnams eco friendly economic ascent

Agribank's green finance initiative: Catalysing Vietnam's eco-friendly economic ascent

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.
green finance must be unlocked to develop

Green finance must be unlocked to develop

The banking sector has been urged to unlock viable green finance to attract a broader investor base to facilitate its green transition.
green finance development and promotion for vietnam

Green finance development and promotion for Vietnam

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.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

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.
mb leads the charge in green finance at viod 6th annual forum

MB leads the charge in green finance at VIOD 6th annual forum

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.
financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

Financial stability key to green finance for plastics industry

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.