NovaGroup on Thursday receivedthe ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2022’ award from HR Asia magazine. Earlier its subsidiary, Novaland, won the award for three consecutive years until 2021. The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award recognises organisations that have been identified by their employees as anemployer of choice and endorses the choices. The award is targeted at companies across Asia and recognises companies with the best HR practices and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. The high-profile nature of this award attracts applications from across the board: Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations,government-linked companies, and other companies of various types. This year ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ were the criteria for choosing the recipients. Nguyen Bach Kim Vy, deputy operating director of NovaGroup, said: “The award proves the effective human resource development policies that … [Read more...] about NovaGroup wins ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ award
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President asks police officers to try their best to fullfill UN peacekeeping tasks
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (third from right) presents the decision and flowers to new officers assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked police officers assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions to bring into full play their talents, strengths and creativity to fulfill their assigned tasks. He made the statement during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in Hanoi on August 12 to present the President’s decision on sending officers to the UN peacekeeping mission s and the Minister of Public Security’s decision on the establishment of the MPS Office for Peacekeeping Operations. The deployment of personnel to UN peacekeeping operations aims to deliver the State’s commitment to protecting global peace, in line with the “The Vietnamese people’s public security force participates in the UN peacekeeping operations for the 2014-2020 period and following years” project, he … [Read more...] about President asks police officers to try their best to fullfill UN peacekeeping tasks
Concern mounts over continued staff shortage at luxury hotels
According to the Vietnam Hotels Association, there are over 550 luxury hotels that accounts for about 18% of the total number of rooms in the country. Hence the shortage of trained staff in this segment is concerning, industry insiders say. Dao Manh Hung, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Education Association, said that in the first seven months of the year, the number of domestic tourists reached 71.8 million arrivals, exceeding the target of 60 million. But this has not proved very advantageous for luxury hotels. "The rise of domestic tourism post Covid-19 has had a great impact on middle-level hotels and the hiring of staff in this segment has increased rapidly. But, due to the slow return of international visitors, luxury hotels haven't been able to do the same. Well-trained staff in these hotels might have changed their careers and may not return after Covid-19," Hung said at a conference held Tuesday. The dire need for staff has seen high-end hotels lower their qualification … [Read more...] about Concern mounts over continued staff shortage at luxury hotels
Eight new hotels and resorts in Vietnam introduced on CNN Travel
Alma resort in Cam Ranh The hotels include Azerai Ke Ga Bay, Wink Hotel Saigon Center, Alma Resort, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, Regent Phu Quoc, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, Capella Hanoi, and Radisson Hotel Danang. The first hotel on the CNN Travel’s list is Azerai Ke Ga Bay, 180km from Ho Chi Minh City with unlimited views with wide angles stretching to 5km of coastline and fine white sand. Secondly, opened in 2021, Wink Hotel Saigon Center targets a young, local Vietnamese demographic for whom authenticity is everything. Designed by a Paris-based agency, the hotel's rooms may admittedly be space-efficient, no expense has been spared inside them but they feature luxury mattresses, fine linens, and a power shower. Thirdly, the expansive Alma resort sits amid 30 hectares at Bai Dai of Cam Ranh peninsula and offers a wide range of amenities for guests staying in its 580 suites and pavilions, all of which face Long Beach. The resort has a system of 12 swimming pools arranged from high to low … [Read more...] about Eight new hotels and resorts in Vietnam introduced on CNN Travel
Vietnam-Laos defense ties to be further enhanced
The visit was made on the occasion of the Vietnam high-ranking delegation’s trip to Laos to attend the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 - 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977-2022). During the event, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien thanked the host for the warm welcome and conveyed greetings from Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang to Lao Deputy PM and Defense Minister General Chansamone Chanyalath. He stressed that Vietnam always attaches much importance to enhancing the relationship with Laos, and hoped the two militaries will stand side by side to overcome challenges and difficulties to firmly protect the revolutionary outcomes which have been assiduously cultivated by generations of people of the two countries. Informing outcomes of the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022 to the host, the guest stressed that … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Laos defense ties to be further enhanced
Over 2.5 billion USD poured into Binh Duong since early 2022
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong (VNA) – So far this year, the southern province of Binh Duong – a magnet for foreign investment of Vietnam – attracted over 2.5 billion USD in FDI , up 74% year-on-year. To date, the province has had 4,059 foreign-invested projects worth 39.6 billion USD. After the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control, every week, Binh Duong welcomes at least one foreign delegation coming to learn about the province’s investment environment and seek cooperation opportunities. Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Vo Van Minh said the province is continuously innovating and reforming its policies to create an attractive investment environment to lure more FDI. Vietnam -Singapore Industrial Park 1 in Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong has given priority to investments from developed countries, potential partners with high-tech, environmentally-friendly and smart projects which can generate high added economic … [Read more...] about Over 2.5 billion USD poured into Binh Duong since early 2022