Philipp Roesler’s main task will be to consult with and support domestic startups. Photo by Reuters/Michael Dalder Philipp Roesler, former Vice Chancellor of Germany, has been elected as chairman of VinaCapital Ventures. VinaCapital Ventures, one of the largest investment and asset management firms in Vietnam, made this announcement Friday. It said Philipp Roesler’s main task will be to consult with and support domestic startups so that they can connect with investors and bring products to international markets. Don Lam, CEO and co-founder of VinaCapital, said he believed that the former German Vice Chancellor can contribute his extensive experience working in various government positions and private management environments. "Philipp Roesler possesses advanced vision and experience in the fields of economics, technology, health, etc... Bringing him in to manage VinaCapital will be very beneficial to Vietnam," Lam said. Philipp Roesler is a German of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Former German Vice Chancellor returns to work in Vietnam
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Foreign embassies cooperate to combat plastic waste in Vietnam
Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone addressing the event The event saw the participation of Le Cong Thanh, Vice-Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Nguyen The Hung, Vice-Chairman of Hanoi City People’s Committee as well as representatives of twenty-two embassies and international organizations in Vietnam. According to the Code of Conduct, international partners commit to assessing their current office practices related to one-time use plastic, and instituting operational changes to minimize their “plastic waste footprint”. All signatories also agreed to engage their staff in reducing plastic waste and encourage their partners and stakeholders to implement policies of throwing away no plastic waste. By taking this joint action, international partners in Vietnam seek to act as change agents in reducing plastic pollution and raising awareness of its negative effects on humans, animals and the environment. We have been working in the campaign … [Read more...] about Foreign embassies cooperate to combat plastic waste in Vietnam
Over 80,000 foreigners working in Vietnam
They come from over 100 countries and territories and work as mangers, managing directors, experts and technical workers, Trung said at a meeting on communication work on employment hosted by the ministry in the southern province of Binh Duong on May 10th.Ninety-five percent of eligible foreign workers in Vietnam have been granted work permits, he said, adding that they provide a significant contingent of skilled, experienced and professional workers for Vietnam.Foreign and Vietnamese workers at a construction site (Photo: VNA)However, he noted that there is a lack of close, timely and comprehensive coordination in managing foreign labourers among local authorised agencies while violations have not been strictly handled.The sense of law observance of some contractors, businesses and foreigner workers in recruiting, employing labourers and following work permits remains limited, even some foreigners enter Vietnam before applying for work permit, he said.The increasing number of foreign … [Read more...] about Over 80,000 foreigners working in Vietnam
Standard Chartered Vietnam named Banking Employer of the Year in Vietnam 2017
(VEN) - Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been named the “Banking Employer of the Year in Vietnam 2017” by the London-based Finance Digest. The Bank has also been ranked in the top five best places to work in Vietnam’s banking industry and top 100 best places to work in Vietnam in the “Top 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work 2017” survey, jointly conducted by the career networking platform Anphabe and the research firm Intage Vietnam. Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam is also a leader in training and development. The Bank organises training courses in-country and abroad to help employees improve their knowledge and skills, including new leadership training programmes focusing on building high performing teams, and more training options for staff to improve their technical knowledge. It also offers educational sponsorships for staff to pursue further study. Staff are encouraged to rotate internally between departments and explore opportunities with the … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered Vietnam named Banking Employer of the Year in Vietnam 2017
Drivers struggle after Uber calls time in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – A number of drivers who used to work with the ride-hailing company Uber say they are uncertain about their futures after the company closed here last week. UberMOTO drivers march in Hanoi on April 8 to mark the last day of the ride-sharing company in Vietnam. — VNS Photo Khoa Thu UberMOTO driver Tien Sy had only worked for the company for a month in Hanoi, but says he feels his whole life has fallen apart now they have closed. “I had a stable source of customers with Uber and was able to make ends meet. I am so disappointed that the company is now closed in Vietnam,” he said. Uber officially closed in Vietnam on April 8, two weeks after it announced its withdrawal from the market in exchange for a 27.5 per cent stake in its Singapore-based rival, Grab. The two weeks’ notice Uber gave its drivers and employees seems not enough to prepare them for the sudden change. UberMOTO driver Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong in HCM City said … [Read more...] about Drivers struggle after Uber calls time in Vietnam