Sustainable prosperity

Some are taking the right steps, as the consumer products giant Unilever has just done in committing to a living wage and income for everyone who directly provides goods and services to it. This is a breakthrough commitment, and every company at Davos should follow. … [Read more...] about Oxfam International executive director pushes for equality, sustainability amid COVID-19

In a promising sign, 35 per cent of banks have set quantified targets to increase financing of more sustainable projects or businesses, including four Japanese and two Korean banks. Achieving these targets should help banks to generate positive impacts from their financing activities. However, banks can adopt a more strategic approach by setting science-based targets to decarbonise their portfolios, which will become ever more important as banks continue to face increasing pressure from investors to manage ESG risks. … [Read more...] about Regional banks need to accelerate ESG efforts amid improvements in sustainability

Finally, Cityland Education views the current pandemic as an opportunistic time for students and professionals to improve and hone their skills as the travel & tourism industry is redefining its future. As a destination, Vietnam has been blessed with amazing landscapes, rich culture and exquisite cuisine which make us among travellers' top destination choices. We believe that with the right training and the integration of best practices, we will be able to provide an authentic and memorable experience with a whole new level of service. … [Read more...] about CityLand Education (Vietnam) Announces Partnership with VET by EHL

In an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Perojo attributed Vietnam’s successful control of COVID-19 to the brainpower of the Party, drastic actions of authorities at all levels to protect people’s health, proper measures promptly adopted by the Government for each period, collaboration between the State and ministries and agencies, as well as coordination of the entire society in the fight against the pandemic. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25

KOICA signed a deal with Thua Thien-Hue Province in the central region to transform the provincial capital of Hue into a smart city with a focus on culture and tourism, the Office of the provincial People’s Committee said on Friday. … [Read more...] about South Korea pledges $13mn to help Vietnam province build smart city