The Japanese banks tended to score well on climate-related criteria. All banks explicitly disclosed in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations of climate-related governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. They also scored well on the Products pillar, with every bank achieving at least 75 per cent of the criteria. Most not only offer green finance products and have targets to increase such financing, but also support clients more proactively with consulting services or awareness-raising activities. … [Read more...] about Regional banks need to accelerate ESG efforts amid improvements in sustainability
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CityLand Education (Vietnam) Announces Partnership with VET by EHL
Mr. André Mack, Director & Deputy Senior Managing Director of EHL Advisory Services also shared his vision regarding the upcoming Hotel Academy Phu Quoc" EHL is delighted to partner with Cityland Group to establish the very first VET by EHL center in Vietnam. We believe that this partnership will set up a unique hospitality education community within the region by providing students with an education that upholds the highest international standards and EHL excellence and supports the local hospitality industry development. " … [Read more...] about CityLand Education (Vietnam) Announces Partnership with VET by EHL
DHL Express recognized as Global Express Provider of the Year
DHL Express recognized as Global Express Provider of the Year for the fifth time at Payload Asia Awards 2020. "The award speaks volumes about the trust and quality that DHL Express has built with our customers over the decades. Despite the challenging period, we are proud to have been able to help keep our customers' businesses running, and to play an important role in the delivery of vaccines throughout the globe," said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. "We have bolstered our network and infrastructure in the region to support our customers' growing business needs in global trade and the ever-growing demands from e-commerce. DHL Express' global e-commerce volume grew by more than 40 percent in Q4 2020, and our ongoing investments will continue to enhance our extensive operational network and underscore our commitment to providing high quality service to customers." … [Read more...] about DHL Express recognized as Global Express Provider of the Year
Top partners create ecological island
As one of the prominent names on the list of Song Tien’s partners, Singaporean infrastructure and urban development consultancy Surbana Jurong played a leading role in master planning of the architectural & landscape design. With the support of Surbana Jurong – which likened the project to Singapore’s Sentosa Cove – Angel Island’s concept includes amenities such as an integrated commercial centre, an amusement park, waterways and natural canals for kayaking, and parks blending with typical Vietnamese landscapes. … [Read more...] about Top partners create ecological island
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25
In an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Linh, who is also a member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, said the Congress is a significant political event that will encourage the entire Party, people and armed forces to continue speeding up comprehensive and synchronous reform, carrying the country towards rapid and sustainable development. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25