VietinBank inks green cooperation pacts with Japanese financial institutions

VietinBank inks green cooperation pacts with Japanese financial institutions

VietinBank, a state-controlled Vietnamese lender, has struck cooperation agreements with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for sustainable growth and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for decarbonization and energy transition.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

The Investor to hold Vietnam Industrial Park Forum 2023

The Investor to hold Vietnam Industrial Park Forum 2023

The Vietnam Industrial Park Forum 2023: Towards green growth will be held by The Investor at 8:30 a.m Thursday, November 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Agribank's commitment to green credit development strategy

Agribank's commitment to green credit development strategy

As a pivotal institution providing capital and financial services to the agriculture and rural sectors, Agribank is resolute in spearheading the realization of the government's directives on fostering green credit growth, managing environmental and social risks in credit operations, and striving to lay the groundwork for secure agriculture and sustainable development.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Entrepreneurship should embrace sustainable development: Metro Star Investment leaders

Entrepreneurship should embrace sustainable development: Metro Star Investment leaders

Metro Star Investment Co., Ltd. celebrated Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day, October 13, with a series of activities featuring over 100 businesspeople in Ho Chi Minh City.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Environmental protection more important than making profit: Lego executive

Environmental protection more important than making profit: Lego executive

Enterprises that are shifting production to go green in Vietnam must protect the environment instead of chasing the cheapest cost, according to an executive from Danish giant toymaker Lego.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Deutsche Bank doubles down on commitment to Vietnam

Deutsche Bank doubles down on commitment to Vietnam

Vietnam and all of ASEAN are key drivers of growth for Deutsche Bank and there is significant long-term potential here on many fronts, Alexander von zur Muehlen, Deutsche Bank’s CEO for Asia Pacific and member of the management board, said in an interview with The Investor.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

David Liao, co-chief executive, Asia Pacific at HSBC, explains what Asia including Vietnam is supposed to do to lure investors who embrace environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Major builder Dai Dung Corporation develops sustainable growth ecosystem

Major builder Dai Dung Corporation develops sustainable growth ecosystem

Dai Dung Corporation, a major construction company in Vietnam, is developing its environment-social-governance (ESG) ecosystem toward 2030, amid trending sustainable growth in the country.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Energy consultancy DNV provides due diligence support for financing Vietnam electric bus network

Energy consultancy DNV provides due diligence support for financing Vietnam electric bus network

Global energy consultancy DNV has provided due diligence and market assessment support to the Asian Development Bank in connection with a $135 million funding package the bank has mobilized for VinFast’s fully-electric public transport bus fleet in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

The U.S. Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) announced Tuesday a program to promote the country’s private sector-driven sustainable growth.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

IFC, Vietnam securities regulator partner to boost green finance

IFC, Vietnam securities regulator partner to boost green finance

The World Bank’s investment arm IFC, in partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), is scaling up its support to Vietnam’s government to promote sustainable finance and spur private sector investment.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

CT Group honored for developing eco-buildings

CT Group honored for developing eco-buildings

Ho Chi Minh City-based conglomerate CT Group has been honored by the Ministry of Construction for its contributions to the construction and development of eco-buildings in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

World Bank supports Vietnam's eco industrial park development

World Bank supports Vietnam's eco industrial park development

The World Bank is aiding Vietnam in scaling up its development of eco industrial parks to improve the country’s industry competitiveness, a specialist at the institution said.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Home Credit champions ESG standards

Home Credit champions ESG standards

Home Credit Vietnam has maintained environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards as part of its business philosophy amid pandemic-induced depleted consumption.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ESG awareness expected to gather pace in Vietnam realty market

ESG awareness expected to gather pace in Vietnam realty market

Vietnam's efforts to pursue carbon neutrality by 2050 has created positive impacts on the perception of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) in local real estate investments.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7