sustainability

Grab Vietnam CEO reveals sustainability plans

June 04, 2023 | 09:00

In an interview with VIR, CEO of Grab Vietnam Alejandro Osorio shares Grab's strategic plans on adoption of electric vehicles, ongoing pilot programmes for sustainable transport, and the group's commitment to carbon neutrality.

British International Investment ventures into Southeast Asia

May 24, 2023 | 16:29

British International Investment unveiled a $15 million commitment to the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund on May 22.

Sustainability a top priority for CxOs

April 17, 2023 | 18:24

A Deloitte report on sustainability finds the majority of business leaders view climate change as a top priority.

Green jobs needed as businesses embrace sustainability

April 06, 2023 | 11:24

Nguyen Thanh Huong, country human resources manager at Manpower Group Vietnam, spoke about the importance of sustainability and green job opportunities.

Packaging provider SIG reinforces sustainability commitment in Asia

March 30, 2023 | 18:39

Through its 25 years of sustainability journey in Asia, Switzerland-headquartered aseptic packaging solutions provider Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) has been making ambitious sustainability commitments. Angela Lu, president and general manager Asia Pacific South at SIGdiscussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how SIG facilitates the consumer’s need for convenience, and how sustainable packaging is becoming a key focus for sustainability.

LIXIL embraces cleaner future

March 15, 2023 | 09:00

Senior leaders at LIXIL spoke with VIR's Linh Le about the company's corporate responsibility strategy.

Unilever: Sustainability and business growth are not conflicting

February 01, 2023 | 11:31

Having a sustainability plan that is set apart from a business strategy is no longer good enough. It is about sustainability as a business performance driver.

Sustainability reports still underutilised

January 06, 2023 | 17:48

Besides annual reports, sustainability reports are increasingly creating competitive advantages and attracting investor attention. However, only a few listed companies in Vietnam have issues such a report, with most only at acceptable quality.

Phuc Khang Corporation again in top 10 sustainable businesses in Vietnam

December 06, 2022 | 15:10

Phuc Khang Corporation was once again honoured as a 'Top 10 Sustainable Business' ranked by the Corporate Sustainability Index 2022 on December 1.

The proactive pursuit of sustainability

December 06, 2022 | 11:40

The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.

VIR honours sustainable businesses in Vietnam

November 29, 2022 | 13:00

Nearly 40 businesses that have supported Vietnam’s sustainable development and CSR initiatives over the past five years have been honoured by VIR.

United Nations International School of Hanoi celebrates 35th United Nations Day

November 17, 2022 | 14:45

Vietnamese and international community members gathered at UNIS Hanoi to commemorate the school’s 35 years of Learning to Inspire on November 11.

Gilimex Industrial Park construction kicks off

November 14, 2022 | 16:39

Thua Thien-Hue People's Committee and Gilimex Industrial Park JSC broke ground on the construction of Gilimex Industrial Park in the province’s Huong Thuy town on November 11.

Vertiv launches 'Guide to Data Center Sustainability'

October 31, 2022 | 18:05

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, on October 28 released its Guide to Data Center Sustainability, an online resource for data centre owners and operators seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities.