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

Japan financial group MUFG to help VietinBank arrange $1 bln for sustainability initiatives

Japan financial group MUFG to help VietinBank arrange $1 bln for sustainability initiatives

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), among the biggest banking institutions in Japan, will help state-run VietinBank arrange $1 billion in capital for sustainable growth and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives in Vietnam.

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

Goldman Sachs finances $14 mln in Vietnam sustainability, kickstarts $350 mln funding

Goldman Sachs finances $14 mln in Vietnam sustainability, kickstarts $350 mln funding

The Climate Innovation & Development Fund (CIDF), launched by Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies and managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has financed $14 million for four projects in Vietnam.

Energy - 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

Legal framework should be upgraded for circular economy development: experts

Legal framework should be upgraded for circular economy development: experts

Vietnam should upgrade its legal framework to facilitate the development of a circular economy, experts and business representatives said at the debut of a book published by The Investor.

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

Going green is life-or-death demand for Vietnam’s clothing sector: industry association

Going green is life-or-death demand for Vietnam’s clothing sector: industry association

Rapidly shifting to green production to ensure green exports and achieve sustainable development is extremely important for Vietnam’s apparel sector as the whole world is demanding sustainability from the industry, the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) said on Friday.

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

Vietnam seeks to make clothing industry greener to grow exports

Vietnam seeks to make clothing industry greener to grow exports

The Vietnamese apparel sector is embracing green production, sustainability, and circularity to further fuel green exports and keep sharpening its competitive edge.

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