Budding potential in green finance and AI

Budding potential in green finance and AI

To cope with climate change and the decline of natural resources, green finance has emerged as an effective method to combine finance and environmental protection, promoting sustainable development.
Green policies and practices: catalyst or challenge

Green policies and practices: catalyst or challenge

Developing countries face significant challenges in aligning with green policies as they navigate global trade and investment pressures, international experts said at the Conference on International Economic Cooperation and Integration (CIECI) 2024.
Companies must embrace green finance initiatives

Companies must embrace green finance initiatives

Vu Minh Tien, vice chairman of VIAD Group, spoke with VIR’s Huong Duong about how to seize on the transition and overcome obstacles through carbon credits and greener financing.
IFC’s record climate financing in Vietnam supports green transition

IFC’s record climate financing in Vietnam supports green transition

The IFC scaled up its long-term investment in the country with a strong focus on climate finance in the last fiscal year.
Lenders seek regulations to disburse green finance

Lenders seek regulations to disburse green finance

Many banks are increasing their focus on implementing green finance packages, but unlocking these promising capital sources still requires suitable mechanisms.
Greater green finance measures can entice investors

Greater green finance measures can entice investors

Attaining green finance faces significant challenges in Vietnam, including the absence of a legal framework and policy, as well as a lack of coordinated incentives.
Experts tackle nation’s sustainable reporting

Experts tackle nation’s sustainable reporting

International organisations and associations are working with banks to arrange green finance for the business community, including agriculture, and simultaneously support them to access these crucial capital resources.
China speeds up investment in Vietnam

China speeds up investment in Vietnam

An upward trend has been recorded in Chinese recent investments in Vietnam, which is hoped to help fuel the industries the country has demand for such as high technology, renewables, supporting industries, electronics, and green finance.
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 a deal between USAID and Standard Chartered Bank on April 16.
Australia commits AUD245 million to boost Vietnam's 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.
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 Vietnam’s 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 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

The Asian Development Bank and British International Investment have announced a partnership to finance up to $100 million of green trade transactions.
The status of green finance stemming from recent impacts

The status of green finance stemming from recent impacts

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.
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