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Role of women in green economy

Green and sustainable development is a global trend and the goal of many countries, including those in Southeast Asia. The world faces challenges, a serious decline in environmental quality, and increasingly serious climate change. In that context, green development is considered a fundamental solution to meet economic development and environmental protection requirements, helping adapt to climate change and minimise the risk of natural disasters and epidemics in each country.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:09:00

Vietnam, RoK forge ahead in semiconductor cooperation

The Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Hanoi (KOTRA Hanoi), part of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, held a conference on Vietnam-RoK cooperation in the semiconductor industry on August 6.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:09:00

Strong rebound in international services to boost Vietnam's aviation sector

Local carriers continue to launch new routes to take advantage of the recovery in international air travel.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:08:00

National conference on social housing in August

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are urged to speed up the development of social housing to meet the targets set.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:08:00

SHB recognised as the bank with the best SME initiative

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (SHB) has been recognised for its social impact finance and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) partnership initiatives.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:08:00

MB confident Novaland, Trung Nam, Sun Group, and Vingroup can repay loans

MB's leaders addressed shareholders' questions regarding loans to Novaland, Trung Nam, Sun Group and Vingroup on August 5, and outlined the bank's strategic plan for the remaining months of 2024.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:08:00

Revision forces banks to reveal more shareholders

The new regulations of the revised Law on Credit Institutions, made effective a month ago, aim to curb the influence of affiliated entities on banking operations.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024, 16:08:00

Inefficiencies remain with ESG in banking

Approximately 90 per cent of Vietnam’s banks have incorporated environmental, social, and governance practices to some extent, but significant challenges, such as data shortages, policy gaps, and insufficient expertise, hinder full implementation.