Rethinking “the time to read” during Japan’s Reading Week (October 27 – November 9) In an era where smartphones consume much of our time, a café in Ho Chi Minh City has launched a bold challenge: rewarding customers for reading books. “ Sam-Art Books & Coffee ” has introduced an innovative program that pays visitors who complete 100 hours of reading—a concept that is sparking conversation across Vietnam. In Japan, the rise of smartphones and social media has accelerated th

— Why Japanese Companies Are Now Required to Disclose and What It Means for Vietnam What Does “Sustainability Disclosure” Mean? You may have seen the term “Sustainability Disclosure” appearing more frequently in corporate websites or business news.In simple terms, it refers to how companies publicly report their initiatives in Environment , Social , and Governance (ESG) — key factors that show how responsibly and transparently a company operates. Typical disclosure items i

On September 23, 2025, KBC, which operates KBC-LINK platform, visited the headquarters of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA). The meeting was attended by Vice President Mr. Dinh Hong Thai, as well as representatives from the Trade and International Cooperation Department and the Institute of Science, Technology and Environment.

According to PwC Vietnam’s latest survey, 89% of Vietnamese companies plan to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives within the next 2–4 years, a significant increase from 80% three years ago. Foreign-invested (FDI) companies are taking a leading role, reflecting growing interest in corporate sustainability. ESG Initiatives ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance, representing a framework for companies to operate sustainably while conside

Da Nang, the central hub of Vietnam, has witnessed remarkable growth in both tourism and investment in 2025. Within just half a year, the...

The World Bank (WB) released its latest economic update on September 8, projecting Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.6% in 2025 . Strong export...

Vietnam’s Politburo has announced plans to make energy-saving targets mandatory for each industry and region, applying energy efficiency...

According to the latest survey by S&P Global, Vietnam’s manufacturing output continued to grow in August, marking the fourth consecutive...