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Explore news, expert insights and practical guidance on ISO standards, conformity assessment, business management and sustainability. This section covers ESG, greenhouse gases and CBAM, alongside updates on GIC Vietnam’s activities, helping businesses understand emerging changes and put knowledge into practice.

What is CBAM Verification and when must emissions data be verified?

CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.
CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.

EU Clients Request CBAM Data: What Do Businesses Need to Prepare?

When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.
When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.

CBAM: What EU Importers and Vietnamese Exporters Need to Do

Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.
Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.

Does CBAM Apply to Your Products? How to Check Using CN Codes

How can Vietnamese exporters determine whether their products fall within CBAM scope? This guide explains HS, CN and TARIC codes, outlines the lookup process and shows how to interpret code headings, exclusions and “ex” entries in Annex I. Practical examples and recordkeeping guidance help businesses assess applicable requirements and exemptions, and coordinate with EU customers.
How can Vietnamese exporters determine whether their products fall within CBAM scope? This guide explains HS, CN and TARIC codes, outlines the lookup process and shows how to interpret code headings, exclusions and “ex” entries in Annex I. Practical examples and recordkeeping guidance help businesses assess applicable requirements and exemptions, and coordinate with EU customers.

What is CBAM? Essential Information for Vietnamese Exporters to the EU

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.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Businesses in Vietnam: An Eight-Step Process from Determining Regulatory Obligations to 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.
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.

GIC Vietnam completes the accreditation assessment for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report verification capacity

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 Achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification: A New Step Forward for Trustworthy AI Governance in the Food Supply Chain

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.

Psychological Health and Safety: The Missing Piece in Corporate Risk Management

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.

EMS Certification: A "Shield" Against Greenwashing in ESG Practice

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.

ISO 19011:2026 – Enhancing Internal Audit Effectiveness through Digital Technology and Risk-Based Thinking

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.

2024 ESG Report Verification: GIC Vietnam Affirms PSA’s Transparency and Comprehensive Responsibility

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: The "New Financial Asset" Shaping 2026 Capital Flows

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.

ISO 14001:2026 – The Next Evolution of Environmental Management Systems in the Era of Sustainability

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.