Business community takes responsibility for sustainable development
November 16, 2023 | 15:58
More than 200 representatives from government authorities and enterprises gathered at the Sustainable Development 2023 conference held by VIR on November 16.
SDG momentum can be enhanced
November 16, 2023 | 15:32
This year marks the mid-point for implementing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, but progress is far from perfect.
Phuc Khang Corporation pioneers shift to ESG ideals
November 16, 2023 | 15:18
Vietnam’s pledge in 2021 to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century has catalysed a significant shift in the corporate landscape. This move, especially vital for the construction and real estate sectors, is transitioning businesses towards sustainable, green development.
Doing business in a sustainable manner
November 16, 2023 | 15:00
Businesses are trying to embrace higher standards and values like environmental, social, and governance (ESG), but they need good practices to learn, and the right tools and reports to monitor and evaluate.
Vietnam concocts plan for cooling
November 16, 2023 | 14:52
The Vietnamese government is to develop a national plan to address challenges caused by the cooling sector, which is a major source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Gender equality as a top priority for Vietnam’s sustainable development
November 16, 2023 | 13:00
Gender equality is one of the priorities of the German government’s development cooperation and foreign policy. Santiago Alonso Rodriguez, first counselor for Germany in Vietnam, offered more details on the issue with VIR’s Hai Van.
Companies shape up to adopt global norms
November 13, 2023 | 19:00
Aligning with international practices, corporate governance is becoming pivotal for sustainable business growth and investor trust – but in Vietnam, there is a need for wider industry awareness and adoption.
Vietnam’s path to enhanced corporate governance
November 13, 2023 | 15:00
As the Vietnam Institute of Directors prepares for its Corporate Management Forum and its Board of the Year awards, VIR’s Dang Khoi spoke to CEO Phan Le Thanh Long about the current state and future prospects of corporate governance in Vietnam.
Healthcare welcomes essential reforms
November 13, 2023 | 12:34
Pharmaceuticals are an indispensable element in disease prevention and treatment. Three years ago, the global health industry faced huge challenges due to the pandemic. If the world’s pharma industry did not promptly carry out its research and produce vaccines, we could not imagine what the situation would be now for people’s health and livelihoods.
Key sustainability areas to drive supply chain groups
November 13, 2023 | 12:13
Following developed markets like the EU and the US where sustainability has been put forward into actionable plans across industries, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has started planning and putting in place the necessary strategies to realise the market’s commitment towards cutting emissions to net-zero by 2050.
Implementation of the circular economy in Vietnam
November 13, 2023 | 11:30
The circular economy concept was developed as a forward-looking solution for society in the face of escalating environmental pollution and resource depletion.
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