As Vietnam's stock market moves closer to an emerging market classification, improving the quality of listed companies is becoming a central policy priority, particularly through the presence of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises and stronger Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

Foreign investments in Vietnam's industrial and energy sectors are on the rise, signalling strong interest from international players and presenting new opportunities for growth.

A surge of investment in high-tech projects and R&D centres is driving demand for industrial infrastructure, underpinning growth in Vietnam’s industrial real estate market.

The Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) held a training workshop in Hanoi on November 6 on “environmental, social, and governance (ESG) – the key to unlocking green markets and finance for Vietnamese agribusinesses”.

As Vietnam intensifies its climate action and green growth goals, the banking sector is taking a decisive step to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into financial operations.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has underscored the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the Society for Worldwide Interbank and Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) and other international financial institutions.

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment is no longer just talk but action as businesses in Vietnam shift from planning to execution, according to a PwC Vietnam survey that shows sustainability and governance are now strategic imperatives.

State President Luong Cuong received President and Chief Executive Officer of Costco Ron Vachris on September 21 (local time) as part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, the US, during which, the former welcomed Costco’s proposal to establish an official presence and make long-term investment in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Green logistics has emerged as an irreversible trend, serving as a key driver to enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainable development for Vietnamese exporters.

Vietnam is solidifying its position as a prime destination for global industrial investment, thanks in part to a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) demonstrated by developers with the support of consulting firms, experts have noted.