Three parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement On May 13, C.P. Vietnam announced at its head office in Bien Hoa that it has kick-started its digital transformation journey with SAP SuccessFactors solutions. The move will help the company enhance its HR capabilities and leverage real-time analytics for better business decisions and capabilities. C.P. Vietnam expects not only to reduce costs and drive greater operational efficiency but also to deliver an enhanced employee experience consistent with its mobile-first, cloud-first philosophy that attracts and retains talent, fosters employee engagement, and drives improved business outcomes. The company is a foreign direct investment enterprise that operates in the closed agro and food industry. Established in 1993, it has steadily grown to become Vietnam’s leading food conglomerate, covering both livestock and aquaculture businesses. The company’s food products not only meet the needs of the domestic market but are also … [Read more...] about C.P. Vietnam’s digital transformation with SAP SuccessFactors
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Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development
Illustrative image (Source: baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop themed “Vietnam as your Green business opportunities destination” was held by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance (BVA) and the Flanders International Technical Agency (FITA) in Brussels on June 22 to introduce Vietnam’s potential in renewable energy and sustainable port development. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao said that although the world in general and the two regions of Asia and Europe in particular have seen positive signs of a “new normal” period after two years of being hit by COVID-19, the global economic environment has remained fragile due to various factors, including geopolitical uncertainties, new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, severe disruption of supply chains, pressures from rising inflation, as well as the challenges in sustainable development and the unpredictable impacts of climate change. As a coastal country that suffers regular … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development
NA Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador
Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue ’s official visit to Hungary from June 26-28 will surely open up many cooperation opportunities for the two countries and their parliaments, Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba has affirmed. Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador
Danang becoming focal point in Central Vietnam investment
In late March, Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and local BRG Group worked with Danang’s leaders to discuss projects both groups want to deploy in the city. In 2020, Chairman of Danang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh handed over MoUs on investment cooperation to Sumitomo Corporation and BRG Group to promote investment in a wide range of urban and infrastructure development projects in Danang. According to BRG chairwoman Nguyen Thi Nga, Danang has the full potential for a leading global player like Sumitomo to weigh over opportunities for investment and business expansion. “The board of directors at Sumitomo is solid with their investment orientation in Danang as they have sent several working groups to the city to shape an iconic regional-level project in Danang,” said Nga. Beyond Japanese groups, international investors from various other countries have expressed the desire to make forays into Danang. In a meeting with the city’s management at the end of April, Park In Sung, … [Read more...] about Danang becoming focal point in Central Vietnam investment
Manulife celebrates 23 years operating in Vietnam
Today more than 1.5 million customers put their trust in Manulife Vietnam. Manulife has marked 23 years of investing in Vietnam's economic prosperity and healthier, more resilient people, and the company's anniversary is also an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to building a more sustainable future for all. Overview of the ceremony. As the first foreign-owned life insurer in the market and part of a leading Canadian-based financial services provider, Manulife Vietnam has been a pioneering force in the local industry’s development. Manulife Vietnam’s customer and transformation focus has helped shape the country’s burgeoning life insurance market. The insurer has also taken an industry-leading role in wider societal needs such as closing the protection gap, responding to growing health demands, and meeting the evolving digital needs of consumers. Today more than 1.5 million customers put their trust in Manulife Vietnam. “Over the years, … [Read more...] about Manulife celebrates 23 years operating in Vietnam
Vietnam – Germany, dynamic duo for energy transition: GIZ
Germany has helped Vietnam initiate its Smart Grid roadmap in 2017 when the Southeast Asian country did not yet have a complete energy transition concept and had not yet committed to net zero. Germany has a strong interest in supporting sustainable development in middle-income countries such as Vietnam, focusing on policy development, capacity improvement, and the promotion of technology cooperation and transfer. Smart Grid in Vietnam. Photos: GIZ The idea has been raised by Tobias Cossen, Programme Director of the GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP), a partnership established in 2013 between Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH after the two countries listed energy one of their cooperation priorities since. ESP, which focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency, aims to contribute to Vietnam’s emissions reduction strategy and green growth strategy by improving the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Germany, dynamic duo for energy transition: GIZ
Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
This is a remarkable end for Vietnam as the majority of the team were infected with Covid-19 before the tournament took place in India on January 20. On February 6, Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time. FIFA praises the Vietnam team. The opening goal from Chuong Thi Kieu at the 6th minute and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s goal at the 56th minute increased the Vietnamese team’s lead in the match that Vietnam enjoyed the bulk of the possession (61%) and put pressure early on Chinese Taipei. Vietnam played for the most part of the game in the belting sun and humidity in Mumbai, India. “An aggressive Vietnam side left little room for Taipei to relax in a physically and vocally charged encounter that found players constantly reaching for a wet towel to deal with the conditions,” The Hindu reported. “Vietnam were undaunted and pushed forward with their positive play rewarded … [Read more...] about Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
Postage stamp set featuring Vietnam’s Sea and Islands released
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan said that the Vietstampex was held in 1998 for the first time. Since 2000, the stamp exhibition has become a periodical activity being organized every five years. This is an opportunity for stamp collectors to exchange and spread knowledge on stamp collecting development. Moreover, Vietstampex is also an opportunity to learn about stamp collecting hobbies with high cultural value. As scheduled, Vietstampex 2020 will take place in 2020; however, the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak made it to be postponed to this year. Vietstampex is the largest postage stamp exhibition ever in Vietnam with the participation of 120 stamp sets and 500 stamp frames from senior stamp collectors and numerous young stamp collecting lovers. After the opening ceremony, the Ministry of Information and Communications decided to release a set of postage stamps featuring Vietnam’s seas and islands: Typical birds of … [Read more...] about Postage stamp set featuring Vietnam’s Sea and Islands released
Vietnam, South Korea eye Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam is a centerpiece of South Korea’s New Southern Policy (NSP). Vietnam and South Korea consider upgrading the relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after three decades of diplomatic ties which have gained fruitful multisectoral achievements. Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at the event held in Seoul on June 23. Photos: VNA Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh gave remarks on the occasion of the 30 th founding anniversary of Vietnam-South Korea diplomatic relations (1992-2022). The two countries have become leading partner with each other, mostly in trade and investment, with South Korea being the biggest investor in Vietnam with large-scale investment projects, contributing to creating global supply chains in Vietnam, Minh said in a recorded video at the 30th Global Maekyung Forum held in Seoul on June 23. To enhance the ties, Minh suggested focusing on science-technology and innovation; digital and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, South Korea eye Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam, RoK seek to foster cooperation in MICE tourism
Korean visitors at VinWonders in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam held an event on June 22 to set up connections with Vietnamese travel management agencies and businesses to promote the growth of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) tourism after COVID-19 is put under control. The event drew representatives from 25 travel agencies, localities and businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Vietnamese tourism management agencies and more than 50 travel firms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The RoK is one of the major tourism markets of Vietnam. In 2019 before COVID-19 broke out, Vietnam welcomed about 4.3 million Korean tourists, up 23.1 percent over the previous year, making the RoK the second largest tourism market of Vietnam. Meanwhile, in that year, 554,000 Vietnamese travelled to the RoK, of whom 73,000 took MICE tours. In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic posed adverse impacts on the global … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK seek to foster cooperation in MICE tourism