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Programme supports businesses in practicing ESG
A programme was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16 to support businesses in Vietnam in measuring and implementing comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices in human resources management to improve their competitive edge in the global supply chain.The GEARS@VIETNAM programme is ...
A greenovation forum for businesses to be held later this month
Given the rising demand for sustainable development and the associated business opportunities, the Việt Nam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) will host a forum for companies to demonstrate their commitment to both economic interests and environmental responsibility in HCM City on June 26.The Việt Nam Greenovation ...
'Green transformation is vital, businesses have to fight': experts
Besides active moves from the Government to promote green transition, the need to change public awareness and accelerate green transformation is considered a vital factor for Vietnamese businesses if they don’t want to be left behind.Sustainable development has become a top goal of many countries. ...
Hanh Nguyen
'Green' industrial zones becoming a reality in Vietnam
Of 418 IZs licensed so far, 298 have become operational. In recent years, Vietnam has become a bright spot in the FDI map, which has brought strong growth of the IZ real estate market. The keywords ‘xanh’ (green) and ‘thong minh’ (smart) are the two major ...
Seminar to discuss putting ESG commitments into action
A seminar is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on November 9 to discuss the implementation of commitments on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) components and putting them into action. The event, to be held by English language daily Viet Nam News, will see the participation ...
ESG – key to fulfilment of net zero emission goal: experts
Environment, society, and governance (ESG) is an approach that businesses need to take in sustainable development as Vietnam promotes green growth and targets net zero emissions, according to experts.ESG are factors with the strongest influence on businesses currently, said Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, an expert ...
Fresh initiative spurs private sector-driven sustainable and inclusive growth
A new initiative will promote socially-conscious business behavior by delivering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) technical assistance packages to 300 businesses to implement or scale their innovative ESG business concepts.ESG is a recognition that business sustainability is multi-faceted, extending beyond environmental issues to people, resources, ...
Kim Loan
