Dow commits $3 million to aid COVID-19 relief efforts and adjusts manufacturing processes to produce hand sanitizer

Posted: 3/24/2020

MIDLAND, Mich. - March 23, 2020 - Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced a commitment of $3 million to help fund COVID-19 relief efforts with donations going towards global relief organizations, as well as non-profits in communities where Dow operates. In addition, the Company announced it has begun producing hand sanitizer at its manufacturing site in Stade, Germany, and is repurposing an existing facility to produce hand sanitizer in the U.S., as well.

5G to drive Vietnam’s Industry 4.0 vision

Posted: 3/3/2020

The Vietnamese government has taken strategic decisions to ensure that the country is advantageously positioned and best equipped to embrace Industry 4.0, capturing the opportunities whilst also addressing the challenges pertaining to upskilling and reskilling the current and future workforce. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, shares the importance of 5G as the enabler to industry digitalisation and Ericsson’s commitment to strategically partner with Vietnam on this journey.

Sumitomo Life spends US$173 million for 5% stake of Vietnamese insurer Bao Viet

Posted: 12/19/2019

The Hanoitimes - Under the deal, Sumitomo Life raised its shareholding at Bao Viet from current 17.48% to 22.09%.

Ground breaking for the Hanoi Waste to Energy pilot project

Posted: 12/17/2019

Hanoi, 17th November 2019 - The stake holders of the Hanoi Waste to Energy pilot project held a ground breaking ceremony on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Xuan Son Landfill in Son Tay and Ba Vi District to mark the effective starting of the site work.

Dow and WE call upon youth to innovate and solve community challenges

Posted: 12/4/2019

MIDLAND, Mich. – Dec. 4, 2019 – Dow and WE are proud to team up and take the third-annual WE Are Innovators Campaign across the U.S. and expand across the globe.

Dow is named in the top 100 sustainable companies in Vietnam

Posted: 11/27/2019

A big recognition of Dow's continued efforts in Vietnam for economic growth & sustainable community.

Dow Vietnam Receives the Fifth Consecutive AmCham’s Corporate Social Responsibility Recognition Award

Posted: 10/30/2019

Hanoi, Vietnam - October 30th, 2019 - Dow Vietnam received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Recognition Award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) for its corporate sustainability initiatives in Vietnam, marking the fifth consecutive year that Dow has been named in the winner list. This prestigious award is a recognition of a reputable organization for Dow's best practice programs in Vietnam to help the local community address the challenges, promote sustainable development and protect the environment.

Dow and DEEP C successfully complete the first asphalt road using recycled plastics in Vietnam

Posted: 10/1/2019

The project pilots a circular economy solution to turn post-consumer recycled plastics into new, valuable resources

GCNS Summit 2019 and Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards

Posted: 9/17/2019

Mark your calendars - the annual Global Compact Network Singapore Summit is back! Themed "Reimagining Business for Resilience" this year, the GCNS Summit will explore global trends in #sustainability and what it means to be progressive, forward thinking businesses and individuals.

Dow named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 20th year

Posted: 9/16/2019

Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. This is the 20th year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.