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Talking to Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera, the N.A. leader congratulated the firm on its successes in the world as well as in Vietnam, expressing his hope that it will continue operating successfully in the country and fulfill its social responsibility. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and N.A. are ready to consider and deal with the problems facing businesses, including those from the U.K., when operating in Vietnam. Vadera said Prudential is delighted to be part of the country’s development, and it can help with this process by issuing long-term bonds. The insurer pledges to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in green investment, insurance technology, and development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial center, she noted, affirming that it will concurrently develop its business and fulfill social responsibility. At the meeting with Chairman of Standard Chartered Jose Vinals, Hue thanked the enterprise for helping the Vietnamese Ministry of … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London

Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam is named among most attractive employer in 2022. — Photo Courtesy of Monelez Kinh Do Vietnam Snack producer Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has been named one of the 50 most attractive employer brands for Vietnamese students in 2022, according to a survey. This is the first year that Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has been named. The company was ranked the 11th most attractive employer for Engineering – Mechanical – Manufacturing and ranked 12th in the Economics – Management – Commerce field. The survey was conducted among more than 13,667 Vietnamese students of 10 majors from 120 universities across the country to measure employer attractiveness to students. The ranking method is based on the results of Vietnamese students' votes on each employer brand through five stages of talent attraction - awareness, interest, action, desire and first choice. The survey was conducted by INTAGE Vietnam, a research consultancy company associated with Anphabe. Mondelez Kinh … [Read more...] about Mondelez ranked among most attractive employer brands

The business platform makes the digital transformation easier, faster, and more scalable. Siemens Xcelerator includes a curated portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software, and digital services of Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners; and an evolving marketplace to facilitate interactions and transactions between customers, partners, and developers. “Siemens Xcelerator will make it easier than ever before for companies to navigate digital transformation – faster and at scale. By combining the real and the digital worlds across operational and information technology, we empower customers and partners to boost productivity, competitiveness, and scale-up innovations,” said Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG. "Our portfolio is transformed towards more open applications, with more cloud-based and as-a-service solutions and IoT-enabled hardware that can be constantly upgraded. At the same time, the collaboration will reach a new level with a … [Read more...] about Siemens launches flagship business platform to accelerate digital transformation

Ascend Vietnam Ventures has exceeded its US$50 million target for its flagship early-stage venture capital fund, AVV Alpha. Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV), the fund led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai, is seeking the next wave of globally iconic startups emerging from Vietnam. Eddie Thai is speaking at a growth event for founders. Photos: AVV The team has increased its investments in startups in Vietnam, seeding up to US$2 million into 25 startups next year and following on with checks of up to $5 million. With the new fund, AVV has been exploring a broad range of tech opportunities including those in financial inclusion, education, and future of work. AVV Alpha is backed by a mix of investors from Asia, Europe, and the US, including development finance institutions, funds, corporate VCs, and high-net-worth individuals from leading local and regional companies. It has picked ten startups in the past nine months, including Kilo (SaaS & wholesale … [Read more...] about Ascend Vietnam Ventures seeks building global startups in Vietnam