Investing sustainably in Vietnam

Why did Vietnam receive particular attention in the press in 2020?

Its effective handling of Covid-19

A unique agreement between the EU and Vietnam

A free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam

A free trade agreement between the US and Vietnam

Why was the agreement between the EU and Vietnam unique?

Because it protects property

Because it contains environmental, social and governance (ESG) provisions

Because it was Vietnam's first free trade agreement

Because it protects labour rights

Between whom are we seeing more collective action on ESG?

Economists and central banks

Students and teachers

Investment managers, prudential regulators and standard setters

Governments and the public sector

Which of the following answers is not a reason why ESG-aware companies tend to have better supply chains?

They must prepare detailed reports to comply with ESG frameworks

They must audit internal logistics

ESG-friendly supply chains tend to be shorter

They must audit supply chains

What is one of the biggest hurdles to improved ESG behaviours and reporting among companies in Vietnam?

It is costly

There is a distinct lack of reliable data

There is little guidance on how to do it

It is not popular in lower-middle income countries

Why will it benefit Vietnamese companies to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards?

Because you cannot receive Foreign Direct Investment without IFRS

Because it will help meet investors' expectations and improve corporate governance

Because most countries already have

Because IFRS is essential for ESG reporting

Which of the following is not a driver of increased ESG demand in Vietnam?

Public awareness

Regulation

Imminent transfer of generational wealth

Competition

Why might Vietnam's response to Covid-19 helped their business sector?

Because it gives investors confidence in the country

Because their economy has stayed open, government revenue hasn't fallen so taxes on business won't rise

Because their economy has stayed more open than others in the region

Because they have not needed to access loans like many lower-middle income countries

What is the name of the first digital bank in Vietnam?

Monzo

Smile

Starling

Timo Plus

Why might next year see particularly strong economic performance in Vietnam?

Because they did not take on additional debt as a result of Covid-19

Because they have an expanding ecommerce market and a growing number of middle-income consumers

Because they have largely avoided economic slowdown brought on by Covid-19

Because there will be more foreign direct investment in Vietnam

Investing sustainably in Vietnam

Why did Vietnam receive particular attention in the press in 2020?

Why was the agreement between the EU and Vietnam unique?

Between whom are we seeing more collective action on ESG?

Which of the following answers is not a reason why ESG-aware companies tend to have better supply chains?

What is one of the biggest hurdles to improved ESG behaviours and reporting among companies in Vietnam?

Why will it benefit Vietnamese companies to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards?

Which of the following is not a driver of increased ESG demand in Vietnam?

Why might Vietnam's response to Covid-19 helped their business sector?

What is the name of the first digital bank in Vietnam?

Why might next year see particularly strong economic performance in Vietnam?

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