Green growth

Decree opens incentives for green urban development

January 24, 2026 | 11:18

A new government decree offers finance, land, and training incentives to support green growth cities and climate-resilient urban development.

Nestlé Vietnam pioneers sustainable development and promotes business connections

December 06, 2025 | 12:09

Nestlé Vietnam is affirming its role in responsible business practices and fostering stronger connections within the business community.

Sustainable Development Conference 2025 recognises leaders in green growth

November 28, 2025 | 16:18

Sixty two businesses and organisations were recognised at VIR's Sustainable Development Conference 2025 for their contributions to green growth.

AkzoNobel: from painting walls to painting the future

November 28, 2025 | 13:31

From heat-reflective technology to paints that help improve indoor air quality, AkzoNobel demonstrates how even a thin coating can create a lasting impact.

Policy to practice: how Vietnam can lead the region

November 26, 2025 | 16:03

Frank Pogade, vice chairman of the Green Growth Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about what it will take to finance solutions, particularly in water management, and why institutional reform is es

Vietnamese student shares climate message at COP30

November 24, 2025 | 15:10

A Vietnamese student has voiced children’s climate concerns at a youth-focused COP30 event in Brazil.

Living with water: from policy to practice of the 'sponge cities' concept

November 22, 2025 | 08:36

As Vietnam accelerates its urban development, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly impossible to ignore.

Financing the future: how EU–Vietnam cooperation can power green transformation

November 17, 2025 | 07:32

Erick Contreras, vice-chair of EuroCham Vietnam, talked to VIR's Bich Thuy about how European businesses are helping fuel Vietnam's green transformation.

HDBank joins forces with FMO to advance green finance

November 14, 2025 | 18:00

HDBank has signed a new cooperation agreement to advance green finance, expanding its international sustainability initiatives.

Vietnam charts path towards smart, green, and inclusive cities

November 07, 2025 | 08:00

At the Vietnam Urban Sustainability Summit 2025, policymakers and global experts called for a sweeping transformation of Vietnam’s cities.

UNIS Hanoi empowers youth to drive Vietnam’s green transformation

October 17, 2025 | 16:06

UNIS Hanoi’s GAIA Green Future Talk brought students, experts, and policymakers together to inspire youth-led climate action and sustainable innovation.

AgriS chairlady named among Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia

October 10, 2025 | 11:13

Dang Huynh Uc My, chairwoman of the board of directors at AgriS, has been named on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Asia 2025 list.

OECD meeting closes with key input from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance

June 06, 2025 | 12:04

The 2025 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting concluded after two days of deliberations in Paris on June 4.

Vietnam steps up green finance race with regional investments

May 27, 2025 | 11:10

As Southeast Asia’s green economy accelerates, Vietnam is moving to catch up, backed by new legislation, rising investor focus, and a clearer direction.