In recent years, the Party and the State have continuously issued major policies, directives and strategic orientations to promote green growth and the adoption of ESG (Environmental–Social–Governance) practices, notably the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

In just a few years, Viet Nam has witnessed a turning point with 89% of enterprises committing to transform towards sustainable development. From tax incentives to carbon credit mechanisms, the wave of green innovation is reshaping competition and the future of business.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham), in cooperation with KPMG Viet Nam and Merck Healthcare Viet Nam, held a Business Forum themed “Leadership with Vision – Sharing experiences in sustainable development and corporate responsibility”, in ho Chi Minh City, on September 16.

A critical shortage of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) professionals is emerging as a major bottleneck in Viet Nam’s sustainable business transition, experts warned at a forum in Ha Noi on June 24.

The 2022 Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards, themed “Beyond Net Zero & ESG”, took place in Hanoi on November 3-4, as the first of this kind held in Vietnam.