In his opening remarks, Professor Dr. Le Van Loi—Member of the Party Central Committee (PCC), Deputy Head of the PCC’s Commission for Policy and Strategy, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Coun…
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Why sustainability is becoming a business imperative
Pakistan is losing its competitive advantage. The SME sector, which accounts for roughly a quarter of the country’s exports, is under immense pressure from financing constraints, the challenge of reta…
Redefining Enterprise Value: Sustainability is Business Transformation
For decades, corporate strategy treated sustainability as a peripheral concern—a duty delegated to compliance teams, captured in glossy reports, and punctuated by occasional photo opportunities. But a…
Finance Working Group Set up for Climate Investment
Cambodia has established a multi-agency Green Finance Working Group to coordinate policies and mobilize funding for climate action and sustainable development. Civil society groups have urged the gove…
From Compliance to Brand Equity: The shift Sri Lankan Businesses need to make
While regulatory reporting remains an important requirement, strategic communications consultant and Founder of FireCircle by G, Gayani Punchihewa, believes many organisations risk limiting the value …
How sustainability drives Cambodia’s business growth
The global adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards presents a critical juncture for Cambodia’s economic integration. As foreign direct investment and international trade incr…
Planetary intelligence: Why it’s key for climate decision-making
At a glance As climate risks grow, integrated environmental data is becoming essential for better decision-making. The rise of AI-powered systems is increasing the need for strong governance, assuranc…
Water agency bags awards for risk management, ESG, public initiative
Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) has reaffirmed that robust enterprise risk management (ERM) and sustainability principles are fundamental to its daily operations. As Malaysia’s largest …
ASEAN can capture the EU’s “carbon tariff” jobs
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM (Opens in new window)) is reshaping global trade. Often described as a “carbon tariff (Opens in new window)”, the mechanism aims to pre…
How Large Hotels Are Protecting the Planet and Making Profit
Imagine you are in charge of a massive, global hotel chain. You have thousands of rooms to clean, endless buffets to stock, and millions of guests who want the perfect vacation. But you also have anot…