August 12, 2022 | 14:53
The trend of investing in businesses meeting ESG criteria is growing. And, according to a report by law firm YKVN, Vietnam is catching up with the global trend.
August 10, 2022 | 12:33
SCG Chemicals and Long Son Petrochemicals joined Vung Tau People’s Committee to plant 400 trees in the area of Nui Lon in the city.
August 05, 2022 | 14:48
VIR's Phuc Gia Ngo talked to Nguyen Trang Linh, head of development at SANSE, to learn more about the organisation.
July 22, 2022 | 08:00
Vietnam is embarking on its next development stage as a lower middle-income country pursuing innovation to achieve further sustainable development – thus, raising labour productivity in enterprises is considered a key to create a new growth model.
June 29, 2022 | 13:00
The food and beverage sector in Vietnam is looking to capitalise on the economic recovery by kickstarting goals in corporate social responsibility. Patricia Marques, general manager of Starbucks Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Quang Bao how the company is attempting to push forward with more initiatives in the name of sustainable development.
June 29, 2022 | 09:00
In order to become a pioneer in reducing plastic waste and using eco-friendly materials in food delivery services, BAEMIN Vietnam is applying new methods in the name of sustainable development. Jinwoo Song, CEO of BAEMIN Vietnam, told VIR’s Hara Nguyen more about raising awareness on this issue.
June 14, 2022 | 14:55
VIR's Mai Dang spoke with Alain Cany, chairman of Eurocham Vietnam, about sustainability and a guideline for businesses in the new normal.
May 19, 2022 | 16:53
Vietnam is in need of a long-term roadmap for developing its potential marine economy in pursuit of its sustainable development strategy by 2030 and in response to climate change – and a fresh scenario for this effort is expected to be a sound answer.
May 10, 2022 | 08:00
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan has suggested organising a forum for experts to share information and initiatives, and build an action plan to help the domestic agricultural sector access new technologies.
May 05, 2022 | 17:18
According to an inclusive framework on tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) from the G20 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a global minimum tax was agreed upon in October 2021 amongst 137 of the 141 nations that are members of the framework – which was a major step forward in supporting sustainable development goals.
April 08, 2022 | 17:00
Japanese investors are planning to pour more money into renewables and environment-based projects in Vietnam, as part of both nations’ drive to help Vietnam achieve sustainable development.
March 07, 2022 | 09:00
Despite various efforts, inequality is rising across many regional and global spheres. Le Quang Binh, director of the social enterprise ECUE, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh how women in Vietnam can be further empowered in spite of a difficult couple of years for all.
March 02, 2022 | 15:40
Singaporean energy and urban development group Sembcorp Industries has signed four agreements with Vietnamese partners to support the country’s energy transition as well as its sustainable development.
February 25, 2022 | 17:52
AIA continues to strengthen its 22-year foothold in the country. Wayne Besant, CEO of AIA Vietnam, opened up about what the leading insurer has achieved in 2021, as well as the One Billion Initiative that strives towards sustainable development for Vietna
February 11, 2022 | 09:21
Private businesses are expected to soon receive supporting policies for their sustainable development on the back of the recently-approved government programme for 2022-2025.