CBAM brings carbon costs and emissions data into trade with the EU. This article helps Vietnamese businesses understand the mechanism, identify covered goods, distinguish the responsibilities of importers and manufacturers, and prepare for key deadlines and verification requirements. It also outlines six practical steps to organise data and coordinate with EU customers.

CBAM brings carbon costs and emissions data into trade with the EU. This article helps Vietnamese businesses understand the mechanism, identify covered goods, distinguish the responsibilities of importers and manufacturers, and prepare for key deadlines and verification requirements. It also outlines six practical steps to organise data and coordinate with EU customers.

A greenhouse gas inventory is more than a compliance requirement; it helps businesses manage emissions, identify efficiency opportunities and prepare for carbon mechanisms. This article presents an eight-step process—from determining obligations and inventory boundaries to data collection, emissions calculation, reporting and verification readiness.

A greenhouse gas inventory is more than a compliance requirement; it helps businesses manage emissions, identify efficiency opportunities and prepare for carbon mechanisms. This article presents an eight-step process—from determining obligations and inventory boundaries to data collection, emissions calculation, reporting and verification readiness.

From August 17 to 19, 2026, the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) conducted an initial assessment at GIC Vietnam regarding its capacity to provide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory report verification services. The comprehensive assessment report dated August 19, 2026, noted no major nonconformities and recommended new accreditation for GIC Vietnam's GHG system upon the completion of the subsequent regulatory steps.

From August 17 to 19, 2026, the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) conducted an initial assessment at GIC Vietnam regarding its capacity to provide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory report verification services. The comprehensive assessment report dated August 19, 2026, noted no major nonconformities and recommended new accreditation for GIC Vietnam's GHG system upon the completion of the subsequent regulatory steps.

ProfilePrint, a Singapore-based foodtech company, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, becoming one of the global pioneers certified under the world's first international standard for AI management systems.

ProfilePrint, a Singapore-based foodtech company, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, becoming one of the global pioneers certified under the world's first international standard for AI management systems.

For decades, the concept of "Occupational Safety" was often synonymous with hard hats, fire prevention, and machine safety. However, global data from 2025 indicates an alarming shift: Mental health hazards are causing economic losses and operational disruptions on par with, or even surpassing, physical accidents. Against this backdrop, ISO 45003 emerges as an essential technical tool to complete the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

For decades, the concept of "Occupational Safety" was often synonymous with hard hats, fire prevention, and machine safety. However, global data from 2025 indicates an alarming shift: Mental health hazards are causing economic losses and operational disruptions on par with, or even surpassing, physical accidents. Against this backdrop, ISO 45003 emerges as an essential technical tool to complete the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Greenwashing is often likened to an "Achilles' heel" that can collapse stock prices and market confidence in an instant. Based on data analysis from over 1,300 listed companies, this article clarifies the "shield" mechanism of EMS certification in transparentizing corporate ESG reporting.

Greenwashing is often likened to an "Achilles' heel" that can collapse stock prices and market confidence in an instant. Based on data analysis from over 1,300 listed companies, this article clarifies the "shield" mechanism of EMS certification in transparentizing corporate ESG reporting.

In an era where businesses are increasingly reliant on data, digital technology, and complex operating models, the effectiveness of internal auditing has become a decisive factor in governance and compliance capabilities. The ISO 19011:2026 version introduces a more modern approach, combining digital applications, remote auditing, and risk-based thinking to help organizations improve oversight quality and optimize audit processes. This article, conducted by the GIC Vietnam Expert Group, analyzes the key updates, practical implications, and how ISO 19011:2026 supports businesses in enhancing internal audit efficiency during the digital transformation phase.

In an era where businesses are increasingly reliant on data, digital technology, and complex operating models, the effectiveness of internal auditing has become a decisive factor in governance and compliance capabilities. The ISO 19011:2026 version introduces a more modern approach, combining digital applications, remote auditing, and risk-based thinking to help organizations improve oversight quality and optimize audit processes. This article, conducted by the GIC Vietnam Expert Group, analyzes the key updates, practical implications, and how ISO 19011:2026 supports businesses in enhancing internal audit efficiency during the digital transformation phase.

Through a rigorous verification process and in-depth data tracing, GIC Vietnam has officially confirmed that PSA's 2024 ESG Report meets the requirements for truthfulness and reasonableness. This milestone marks a significant step for PSA in standardizing its governance system in line with international practices, reinforcing trust in a responsible and sustainable brand.

Through a rigorous verification process and in-depth data tracing, GIC Vietnam has officially confirmed that PSA's 2024 ESG Report meets the requirements for truthfulness and reasonableness. This milestone marks a significant step for PSA in standardizing its governance system in line with international practices, reinforcing trust in a responsible and sustainable brand.

ESG data is no longer confined to technical reports but is emerging as a "new financial asset" shaping capital flows in 2026. In this context, ISO 14064 data verification serves as the essential passport for businesses to enter global investment portfolios.

ESG data is no longer confined to technical reports but is emerging as a "new financial asset" shaping capital flows in 2026. In this context, ISO 14064 data verification serves as the essential passport for businesses to enter global investment portfolios.

Expected to be published in April 2026 , ISO 14001:2026 marks a pivotal shift for Environmental Management Systems in the ESG era. Going beyond mere technical updates, the new version requires enterprises to integrate climate change considerations, life cycle perspectives, and change management into their core strategies.

Expected to be published in April 2026 , ISO 14001:2026 marks a pivotal shift for Environmental Management Systems in the ESG era. Going beyond mere technical updates, the new version requires enterprises to integrate climate change considerations, life cycle perspectives, and change management into their core strategies.

The newly released ISO/DIS 9001 draft marks a significant milestone, clearly shaping the outlook of the ISO 9001:2026 standard. Contrary to speculations about a "technological revolution", the draft confirms that ISO 9001:2026 will be an evolutionary version focusing on governance depth, such as quality culture, ethical behavior, and climate change adaptation...

The newly released ISO/DIS 9001 draft marks a significant milestone, clearly shaping the outlook of the ISO 9001:2026 standard. Contrary to speculations about a "technological revolution", the draft confirms that ISO 9001:2026 will be an evolutionary version focusing on governance depth, such as quality culture, ethical behavior, and climate change adaptation...

GIC Vietnam has recently completed its periodic witness audit from UKAS. The program aimed to evaluate GIC's compliance and competence in auditing Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems against ISO 45001. Conducted by UKAS Senior Assessor Steven Tail at CBS Vietnam, the audit confirmed GIC's professionalism and strict adherence to international assessment standards.

GIC Vietnam has recently completed its periodic witness audit from UKAS. The program aimed to evaluate GIC's compliance and competence in auditing Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems against ISO 45001. Conducted by UKAS Senior Assessor Steven Tail at CBS Vietnam, the audit confirmed GIC's professionalism and strict adherence to international assessment standards.

An overview of the ISO Survey 2024 and analysis of key trends. Global data shows the overwhelming prevalence of ISO 9001 and a boom in ESG and safety standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 27001). The article also analyzes detailed figures for Vietnam, one of the region's fastest-growing markets, particularly in information security.

An overview of the ISO Survey 2024 and analysis of key trends. Global data shows the overwhelming prevalence of ISO 9001 and a boom in ESG and safety standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 27001). The article also analyzes detailed figures for Vietnam, one of the region's fastest-growing markets, particularly in information security.