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The report aligns with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and covers all company’s markets “This sustainability report marks an important milestone in our journey as a responsible, inclusive business, that has ESG principles firmly embedded in its values and DNA,” said Jean-Pascal Duvieusart, CEO at Home Credit Group. “I would like to thank all our employees, who continue to demonstrate creativity, passion, and dedication in everything they do. They are living proof that when ESG is consciously embedded in our culture and mindsets, real change happens,” Duvieusart said. Jiri Smejc, CEO of PPF Group and chairman of the board of Home Credit Group said, “Fairness to customers, employees, and communities has always been part of our DNA. It is who we are. ESG principles now give us a tool to show our responsible business practices in a formal, comprehensive way. And I am proud that we can already count a number of milestones on our ESG journey.” Digital … [Read more...] about Home Credit publishes its 2021 Sustainability Report

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam inspects the treatment of dengue fever at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam made a field trip with his delegation to inspect the prevention of dengue fever and vaccination against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, accompanied by Standing Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen and Vice Chairwoman of HCMC People's Committee Phan Thi Thang. Dengue fever cases increased by 172.5 percent MD-Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Health of HCMC, informed that by June 29, the cumulative number of dengue cases in the city was 20,952, an increase of 172.5 percent compared to the same period last year, including ten deaths. Districts with high dengue cases include Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, District 12, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc City, Cu Chi, and Tan Phu. It is because the work of killing mosquito larvae and mosquitoes has not become a habit in people's awareness and actions. Besides the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam

Trade promotion plays a key role for the dairy sector How has the dairy sector recovered from the pandemic? Despite the prolonged pandemic, the domestic dairy market still reached VND113.7 trillion in revenues in 2020 and VND119.3 trillion in 2021. The country produced about 1.77 billion liters of fresh milk in 2021, up 4.5 percent compared to 2020, while powdered milk volume saw positive growth of 13.1 percent year-on-year to 151,500 tonnes. Vietnamese dairy businesses have strengthened trade promotion activities and sought export markets. Currently, Vietnamese dairy products are available in 50 countries and territories. In 2021, the sector had a turnover of nearly US$300 million. Milk is a special product and export markets always put quality at the top. Therefore, Vietnam’s milk and dairy product exports to foreign markets are considered a great success. Tran Van Trung, chairman of the Vietnam Dairy Association What are the opportunities for the dairy … [Read more...] about Dairy sector milks trade agreements for greater opportunities

Vietnam expects to create the utmost favorable environment for foreign companies to be successful in the country. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 29 held several meetings with executives of UK multinationals, including Prudential, Standard Chartered, Pacific Land, Pearson, and Enterprize Energy. All executives have expressed their good impression and pledged to commit long-term presence in Vietnam. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of Prudential Shriti Vadera. Source: VNA President of Prudential Shriti Vadera said the company's business performance was positive during the Covid-19 pandemic, expressing her delight to be part of Vietnam’s development. Vadera suggested Prudential could further contribute to the country’s economic growth  by taking part in the long bond issuance. Chairman Hue welcomed Prudential’s successes in Vietnam, saying insurance corporations remain key partners of the State in Government bond issuance. … [Read more...] about UK multinationals pledge long-term presence in Vietnam

The national conference in Hanoi on June 30 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo held a national conference in Hanoi on June 30 to review the fight against corruption and negative phenomena during 2012 - 2022 and identify orientations for the work in the time ahead. The hybrid event saw the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, head of the Central Steering Committee for Corruption and Negative Phenomena Prevention and Control; President Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; along with key officials of central agencies and the 63 localities. At its fifth session in May 2012, the 11th-tenure Party Central Committee decided to establish the National Steering Committee for Corruption Prevention and Control under the Politburo which is chaired by the Party General Secretary so as to ensure comprehensive leadership over the corruption combat nationwide. On September 16, 2021, the Politburo issued Regulation No. 32-QD/TW that expands the … [Read more...] about National conference reviews 10-year corruption fight

Tokopedia's success lesson Founded in 2009, Tokopedia is one of Indonesia's tech unicorns. According to CB Insights (U.S.), Tokopedia's value reached $7 billion as of June 2020, becoming the third largest unicorn in Southeast Asia, behind Grab (Singapore) and Gojek (Indonesia). Tokopedia was developed as a shopping platform where any business could easily arrange and sell its products. William Tanuwijaya, co-founder of Tokopedia, said that the company's business model is similar to Alibaba's as it combines Toko (shop) and encyclopedia. In 2018, Tokopedia launched the Mitra Tokopedia app for warungs - small family-owned businesses that usually cater to a neighborhood. Mitra Tokopedia has recorded one million downloads in the island nation that has two million warungs. Tokopedia has been successful in bringing technology into Indonesia's grocery stores. Photo by Tokopedia Mitra Tokopedia has gained popularity and is now present in more than 20 major cities, … [Read more...] about VinShop aims for success as store connection platform

At a conference reviewing 10 years of the anti-corruption campaign, Trong said fighting corruption has become a trend that cannot be reversed, and the movement is supported by the people, authorities and acknowledged by the international community. The fight against corruption has helped socio-economic development, maintained political stability and strengthened national defense, he asserted. Trong also said the results of the anti-corruption fight have refuted claims that the fight is an "internal conflict." "There has never been a time when anti-corruption efforts have been so strong, coordinated, relentless, proper and effective," he said. However, there are still certain challenges in detecting corruption and resolving its consequences, for example recovering assets. The fact that corruption often occurs among those with the power and position to do so means "all powers need to be tightly controlled through mechanisms. "The more power one has, the more responsibility one … [Read more...] about Anti-corruption fight an irreversible trend: Party chief

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) presents a gift to the Vietnamese expatriate community in the UK. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - The official visit to the UK by Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has come in a very opportune and important time, as the two countries are seeking ways to deepen their parliamentary and political dialogues, said Mr Wayne David MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Vietnam. Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the UK ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, Mr David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Mr Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s UK visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair

Speaking at a national conference held in Hanoi to review the 10-year combat against corruption and negative phenomena, the Party leader also said fighting corruption is a critically important but also extremely difficult and complicated task that requires resolute, persistent, continuous, and unceasing efforts from all levels and in all sectors and areas. He emphasized that in the combat, it is a must to steer clear of subjectivity and hastiness but adamantly deal with corruption, patiently conduct education, management and deterrence to prevent corruption, while staying vigilant and fighting against hostile forces’ plots that take advantage of the corruption fight to sabotage the country’s Party, State and political system. The General Secretary underlined the necessity to strongly combine prevention with the proactive detection and timely and stringent settlement of acts of corruption, noting that to boost prevention, it is important to perfect regulations and policies on … [Read more...] about Vacuums, loopholes must be filled in to prevent corruption: Party leader

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) The event offered a venue for experts, researchers, representatives from universities and vocational schools, and relevant sectors to exchange ideas and discuss measures to promote human resources development in the city,  towards promptly satisfying the labour demand in the East Asian market. According to Dang Duc Long, Director of the Economic Information, Analysis and Forecast Centre of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission, Vietnam needs to develop a new strategy in sending workers and experts abroad to work in order to effectively bring into play the valuable resources for the nation’s development. Sending Vietnamese workers and experts to work abroad has importantly contributed to promoting the country and Vietnamese people to international friends and strengthen country's international integration, he added. Sharing the opinion, Dr. Tu Minh Thien, Rector of Van Hien University, said that East Asia is seen as a potential … [Read more...] about HCMC works hard to better quality of human resources