It was a crucial turning point in former South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Chan Ho’s life when he switched from finance to diplomacy, and his appointment in the Southeast Asian country proved to be his greatest ambassadorship ever. The ambassador has returned to Vietnam several times since he wrapped up his three-year tenure in Vietnam in 2013. “The Vietnamese blood seems to always run in my veins, and many have mistaken me for a Vietnamese man,” Ha said. Finance to diplomacy “I was not born a diplomat and never thought of becoming an ambassador during my school years,” the veteran diplomat revealed. After graduating from university with flying colors in 1976, he landed a dream job at Korea Exchange Bank. “It was a well-paid, stable job but I was somehow not happy, until the dream of being a diplomat was lit,” he added. Back in the late 1970s, South Korea was transforming itself from a backward economy into a thriving nation which … [Read more...] about Ambassadors in Vietnam – P8: A life-changing move
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Revolutionising the future of healthcare with Pulse by Prudential, an all-in-one AI-powered mobile app
Empowering people to take control of their personal health and wellbeing anytime, anywhere In photo, from left to right: PruBSN Acting Chief Executive Officer Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, Prudential Services Asia Chief Officer for Ecosystem Implementation Wong Eng Teng, Prudential Group Chief Digital Officer Al-Noor Ramji, Prudential Chief Executive Mike Wells, Malaysia Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Hj. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Prudential Corporation Asia Chief Executive Nic Nicandrou, Prudential Corporation Asia Chief Executive for Insurance Lilian Ng and Prudential Malaysia CEO Gan Leong Hin. Pulse by Prudential was officially launched today in Malaysia by Datuk Seri Dr. Hj. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health and Mike Wells, Group Chief Executive of Prudential plc. Mike Wells, Group Chief Executive of Prudential plc Using AI-powered self-help tools and real-time information, Pulse serves as a 24/7 partner to users, empowering them to take control of their personal health and wellbeing … [Read more...] about Revolutionising the future of healthcare with Pulse by Prudential, an all-in-one AI-powered mobile app
ACB, FWD form Viet Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
ACB and FWD Group sign a bancassurance agreement. — VNS Photo Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Company announced on Thursday they have entered into an e-bancassurance partnership, the first of its kind in Viet Nam. ACB will provide insurance products completely online, enabling customers to buy simple and easy-to-understand insurance products with just a few clicks. FWD Cancer Care, with annual premiums starting from VND99,000, will be the first product launched through the online platform. Tu Tien Phat, executive vice president of ACB, said: “Making a difference in customer service is ACB's mission. Besides traditional distribution networks such as transaction offices and branches, ACB is also constantly developing internet banking and mobile applications.” Huynh Huu Khang, CEO of FWD Vietnam, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to partner with ACB. The partnership between the two parties shares the same purpose of providing the right … [Read more...] about ACB, FWD form Viet Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
ACB, FWD form Việt Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
ACB and FWD Group sign a bancassurance agreement. – VNS Photo HCM CITY – Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Company announced on Thursday they have entered into an e-bancassurance partnership, the first of its kind in Việt Nam. ACB will provide insurance products completely online, enabling customers to buy simple and easy-to-understand insurance products with just a few clicks. FWD Cancer Care, with annual premiums starting from VNĐ99,000, will be the first product launched through the online platform. Từ Tiến Phát, executive vice president of ACB, said: “Making a difference in customer service is ACB's mission. Besides traditional distribution networks such as transaction offices and branches, ACB is also constantly developing internet banking and mobile applications.” Huỳnh Hữu Khang, CEO of FWD Vietnam, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to partner with ACB. The … [Read more...] about ACB, FWD form Việt Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
Exhibition honours female Vietnamese scientists
The exhibition Forever Passionate honors 15 scientists who work in different fields such as agriculture, environment, health care and education. They share the common passion for scientific research and aspiration to serve the country and people. They overcame many obstacles, pain and losses. Scientist Nguyen Thi Nguyet specializing in electricity, is seen at the exhibition. They researched and worked painstakingly to create useful things for life. The female scientists have gained significant achievements in their research and the outcomes of their works have benefited the community and contributed to making a better society. The exhibition includes three main topics: Source of Passion, Journey of Creativity and Ever-burning Dreams. The exhibition displays objects, photos and documentary films exploring the professional achievements of the female scientists as well as their roles as mothers and wives. The display also reveals difficulties facing female scientists, … [Read more...] about Exhibition honours female Vietnamese scientists