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Best Vietnamese firms honored with Gold Star Award
The Vietnam Gold Star Award 2018 was presented in Hanoi on December 23 to honor the 200 best businesses in the country.
V-Stainless Steel: Major investor in Vietnamese steel sector
(VEN) - Aware of the potential of the Vietnamese market, as well as favorable investment conditions in Vietnam, the V-Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. has invested dozens of millions of US dollars in the construction of a stainless steel factory in the southeastern province of Dong Nai. The company supplies the Vietnamese market with high-quality steel products, contributing to the development of the domestic steel sector.
Japanese retail giant to open first supermarket in Vietnam
Sumitomo Corp. will open its first supermarket in Vietnam this month, targeting increasingly well-off middle-class consumers.
‘Tis the Season for Emirates Festive Offerings
(VEN) - Emirates is bringing Christmas joy to the skies this December with a delicious festive menu on select flights and nostalgic films on board. Customers travelling for the holidays in December will enjoy several Christmas specials across all cabin classes on board and on the ground.
URC Vietnam achieves prestigious industry accrediatations for quality and safety
URC Vietnam, leading food and beverage Filipino company with popular brands like C2 & Rong Do, has achieved a number of prestigious international certifications for the company’s facilities, including VILAS 1172 - ISO/IEC 17025 by BoA for the Central Laboratory; and ISO 45001:2018 for Binh Duong Beverage & Food Plant 1/2 & Hanoi Beverage Plant.
VADFCO contributes to bumper crops
(VEN) - Products of the Van Dien Fused Magnesium Phosphate Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (VADFCO) are not only good for plants but also environment and user-friendly, contributing significantly to bumper crops.
AEON granted scholarships valued 400 million VND to Vietnamese students
(VEN) - AEON 1% collaborated with AEON Group Company Vietnam to grant 40 scholarships to outstanding students of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City University of Education. This is the 8th ceremony that AEON grants scholarships to Vietnamese students to support on making their dreams come true. From 2006 to 2018, the program granted a total of 676 scholarships in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Sixty standout enterprises for laborers honored
Sixty firms which stood out for their material and spiritual care for labourers were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on December 15.
Google seeks to open representative office in Vietnam
Google is researching the procedures for opening a representative office in Vietnam to ensure that its compliance with local regulations is in line with its international commitments, Senior Vice President Ken Walker has said.
ASEAN+3 Young Entrepreneurs Forum kicks off in HCM City
The ASEAN+3 Young Entrepreneurs Forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13, with its agenda focusing on the role of young businesses in high-tech agriculture startup and innovation.
Nearly 100 enterprises’ products recognized as National brands in 2018
Ninety-seven enterprises have had products recognized as National brands in 2018, an increase of nine enterprises compared to 2016.
Outstanding firms for labourers to be honoured
A ceremony to honour the 60 outstanding businesses for labourers is set to be held in Hanoi on December 15, heard a press conference announcing the 2018 ranking on December 12.
Samsung Vietnam heads list of 500 largest companies
Vietnam Report in coordination with online newspaper VietNamNet announced the list of the Top 500 largest companies in Vietnam in 2018 (VNR500), on December 5, with Samsung Electronics Vietnam coming out on top.
EVN enters “sustainable enterprises” list in 2018
The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has entered the list of the top 100 sustainable enterprises in 2018 which was announced by the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Transparency, the core of PAN Group’s culture
(VEN) - Nguyen Duy Hung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the PAN Group, spoke about corporate culture and branding in an interview with Vietnam Economic News’ Dinh Dung.
DHL Express opening the largest Service Center in Hanoi
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has opened a new Service Center at the Sai Dong B Industrial Park in Hanoi, located at 01 Huynh Tan Phat. With an investment of VND 143 billion (approximately €4.8 million), the new Service Center is the largest DHL facility in Hanoi, poised to further support the trade flows between Vietnam and the region, as well as the world.
Dow Vietnam receives AmCham Corporate Social Responsibility Award for four consecutive years
Dow Vietnam takes pride in winning AmCham Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award recognizing Dow’s CSR best practice for four consecutive years. The prestigious award reaffirms Dow’s commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable economy and community aligning to the company’s 2025 Sustainability Goals.
Outstanding individuals, organizations in farming honoured
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented awards to 200 organisations and individuals, as well as 11 businesses for their outstanding achievements in the implementation of the resolution adopted by the seventh plenum of the 10th Party Central Committee on agriculture, farmers, and rural development.
VADFCO Trade Union: Strong bridge between workers and company leadership
(VEN) - The trade union of the Van Dien Fused Magnesium Phosphate Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (VADFCO) has played well the role of a bridge between workers and the company’s leadership to protect worker interests. It has also provided consultancy for the company’s leadership to launch role model campaigns and charitable activities.
DIV effectively protects depositor interests
(VEN) - The Law on Deposit Insurance defines deposit insurance as ensuring refunds to the insured depositors within insurance limits when the insured institutions become insolvent or go bankrupt. The Deposit Insurance of Vietnam (DIV) was established in 1999 to protect depositor interests and contribute to maintaining the stability of credit institutions and ensuring safe and healthy development of the banking system. The DIV is a non-profit state-owned financial institution operating in the form of a one-member company limited with the state holding 100 percent of its chartered capital.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc pledges support to young startups
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc committed all possible support to young businesses and startups in his speech delivered at the Youth Startup Forum held in the central city of Da Nang on November 29.
Song Hong Garment lists shares on HoSE
The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has approved the listing of Song Hong Garment Joint Stock Company on the southern bourse.
Top 100 sustainable companies in Vietnam honored
A list of 100 sustainable companies operating in Vietnam were honored at a ceremony, held in Hanoi on November 22, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.
Forum discusses enterprise development in northern Vietnam
A forum took place in Quang Ninh province on November 17 to discuss the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam’s northern region.