Over 150 government officials, sector experts and business leaders gathered at the MUFG N0W (Net Zero World) conference held in Vietnam on 15 April 2025. A cornerstone of MUFG’s climate engagement efforts across Asia Pacific, MUFG N0W in Hanoi marked the second time the city played host to the flagship ESG-focused event. Set against a backdrop of extreme market volatility, discussions at MUFG N0W, jointly organised by strategic partner VietinBank, revolved around accelerating public-private collaboration in decarbonising critical sectors and supply chains while leveraging innovative green energy and financing solutions.

Richard Yorke, Deputy Chief Executive for Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) for APAC and Global Business Promotion, reiterated the importance of integrating sustained policy support with private financing and capital in driving tangible net zero results. The bank, for one, has been pioneering innovative solutions in the country, from sustainable deposits for social projects to green deposits. “We have witnessed a year-on-year increase in successfully-executed ESG-driven deals with our corporate clients across industries in Vietnam, reflecting not just a growing commitment in the business community to reducing emissions, but also the tremendous growth potential of ESG finance in Vietnam,” he added.

In his closing remarks, Regional Head of Vietnam Kojima Masao cited the recent launch of the inaugural MUFG Vietnam sustainability report as a further sign of the bank’s commitment to engage with local stakeholders. The report was compiled by the bank on a voluntary basis with the aim of facilitating new ideas and conversations between MUFG RMs and clients. “Your engagement and in-depth sharing at this latest MUFG N0W event represent our collective voices and determination to address climate change and support Vietnam’s energy transition. Mutual contributions from both public and private sectors would be required to achieve Vietnam’s net zero goals by 2050,” he added.