TÜV SÜD, the German testing, inspection, auditing and certification giant, launched its hardlines testing laboratory in HCM City in Viet Nam on August 8. The laboratory, expanded within the existing facility is fully equipped with world class services to cater to the hardlines testing needs of the manufacturers and exporting companies. Consumer products such as furniture, candles, toys, jewellery, stationery, tableware and decorative items will be tested in the laboratory for their quality and safety compliance. The hardlines testing laboratory will be fortified with superior capabilities such as physical performance testing that assesses product compliance with the US and EU standards. Static Load, Stability, Impact test, Durability, Strength test, Upholstery Flammability Test (BS & California Technical Bulletin), Corrosion Resistance Test, and Transit Packaging Test with ISTA full series (Pre-Conditioning, Vibration, Drop Test, Compression Test) will also be rendered to … [Read more...] about TÜV SÜD launches its hardlines testing laboratory in Ho Chi Minh City
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Veteran spends 20 years collecting photos of Uncle Ho
Veteran Ta Quang Loc explains the significance of each photo on late President Ho Chi Minh (Source: VNA) - A war veteran in Vinh city, the central province of Nghe An, has spent nearly 20 years collecting photos, books and documents relating to late President Ho Chi Minh. Loc served in the army from 1968 to 1972 and the wounded veteran started to collect documentaries relating to the late President in 1990. He has collected up to 860 photos and 800 books about the great leader so far. “I did the collection as I want to show my respect and deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, who I adored much. I want many people, especially the youth, to understand more about morality and lifestyle of Uncle Ho,” Loc said. Loc has spent a lot of time catergorising the documents following timelines. He also acts as a guide for visitors who come to visit the library. “Many people visit the library, especially during Uncle Ho’s birthday on May 19, and the … [Read more...] about Veteran spends 20 years collecting photos of Uncle Ho
Vietnam HR Awards will recognise HR excellence
The Vietnam HR Awards 2018 kicked off last week, offering a valuable resource for the local human resources community as the best HR strategies and practices are comprehensively evaluated and awarded. The Vietnam HR Awards ceremony will be held in November Tieu Yen Trinh, CEO of Talentnet Corporation and deputy head of the awards’ organising committee, believes that nowadays, one of the key priorities for both international and Vietnamese corporations is to develop an effective HR strategy, balancing business needs with employee benefits. The Vietnam HR Awards recognise the learning zeal of growing Vietnamese enterprises and remain one of the leading information channels with profound reference materials and learning opportunities to obtain HR innovation and strategy data from large corporations and companies. JUDGING TIMELINE - April 18 – June 29, 2018: Shortlisting candidates and profile evaluation - June 29 – August 3, 2018: Presentation, employee … [Read more...] about Vietnam HR Awards will recognise HR excellence
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4
Poultry breeding heats up again General manager CP Vietnam Montri Suwanposri said that Vietnam’s poultry prices are closer with prices of other countries; accordingly, CP Vietnam will sell chicken to Japan after finishing paper works as per the partners’ requirement. Montri Suwanposri added that C.P in Thailand is the leading firm exporting chicken meat to Japan for years with the quantity of five million a week. There has been an increase in poutry meat orders lately because many countries banned import chicken from Brazil , an exporter of chicken to Japan, after food safety scandal. These countries switched to import chicken meat from Asian countries especially Thailand. At present, prices of poultry in hi-tech farms in Vietnam is similar to chicken prices in other Asian countries, accordingly, C.P Thailand will share its orders with Vietnamese firms and C.P Vietnam has planned to sell chicken meat to Japan in 2019. In 2017, Vietnam’s livestock sector marked its … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4
Leading US infrastructure builder Panduit prepares to enter Vietnam
Panduit, a US-based global provider of network infrastructure solutions, revealed its plan to break into Vietnam next year, as the ASEAN becomes the new manufacturing hub in the entire Asian region. Panduit representatives during the two-day roadshow Chad Reynolds, vice marketing president at Panduit, told VIR that the US firm will open an office in Vietnam in 2019, as the firm strives to capitalise on Vietnam’s growing manufacturing capacity and urgent need for digital infrastructure. “Vietnam’s rise to be Asia’s manufacturing centre depends on its ability to build up Industry 4.0 and infrastructure for the Internet of Things, using data centres, enterprise and operational network infrastructure that can be developed to accommodate future growth as well as deliver superior performance,” said Reynolds about the growth direction of the Vietnamese manufacturing sector. According to the representative, Panduit is actively seeking partners and … [Read more...] about Leading US infrastructure builder Panduit prepares to enter Vietnam
US aircraft carrier to make historic port call in Vietnam this year
By Viet Anh  January 19, 2018 | 10:50 am GMT+7 A U.S. aircraft carrier transits the Pacific Ocean on January 30, 2017. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tom Tonthat/Handout via Reuters One U.S. expert claims the visit will take place in March, but the Vietnamese foreign ministry has not confirmed a date. Vietnam’s foreign ministry is still finalizing a date for a U.S. aircraft carrier to visit this year, according to a ministry spokesperson. Le Thi Thu Hang told a press briefing on Thursday that the visit will reflect Vietnam’s “independent and diverse” foreign policies, and how it develops ties with partners based on peace and stability for the region and the world. The visit will be the first by a U.S. aircraft carrier to Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War. Defense chiefs from Vietnam and the U.S. agreed on the visit last year to demonstrate improved relationships, the Pentagon said in August. … [Read more...] about US aircraft carrier to make historic port call in Vietnam this year
Social News 16/1
Fire destroys thousand sq. meter wood factory in Dong NaiA huge fire suddenly occurred at a wood factory of Shing Mark Company in Bai Xep Industrial Park, Trang Bom district, Dong Nai at midnight on January 15. Because materials inside the wood factory are easily ignited, the flame quickly spread out causing the firefighters to meet difficulties in order to access the site and localize the fire. By 5am today, the blaze was extinguished.The initial information showed that there was no death in the fire; however, the flame destroyed thousand sq. meter factory and burnt wood materials inside the factory. At present, the functional agencies have investigated the cause of the fire. HCM City ensures traffic safety for TetThe Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Safety Committee has deployed various measures to ensure traffic safety and order in the city before and during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.Nguyen Ngoc Tuong, deputy chief of the committee, said, “The campaign aims to … [Read more...] about Social News 16/1
Low car prices see HCM City residents cram driving schools
The surge extended to both the number of people attending driving schools and those sitting driving tests, according to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport.In 2017, over 141,000 driver’s licenses were issued in the southern hub, an 11% increase on 2016. There are currently 70 institutions across the city offering driver education, with two more approved for later this year.Vo Trong Nhan, head of the examination and licensing division under the municipal transport department, attributed the trend to the recent forecast that cars were to become significantly cheaper in Vietnam thanks to the lifting of several import duties.Local consumers have been eagerly awaiting cheaper cars after Vietnam confirmed that it would scrap taxes on several kinds of fully imported, or completely built up (CBU) cars with origins inside the ASEAN zone.Previously, a 30% tariff was imposed on these kinds of vehicles.The change took effect on January 1, 2018, following a … [Read more...] about Low car prices see HCM City residents cram driving schools
Low car prices see Ho Chi Minh City residents cram driving schools
Demand for driver education in Ho Chi Minh City surged in 2017, mostly as a result of news that car prices would drop in 2018 following the scrapping of several import duties. The surge extended to both the number of people attending driving schools and those sitting driving tests, according to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport. In 2017, over 141,000 driver’s licenses were issued in the southern hub, an 11-percent increase on 2016. There are currently 70 institutions across the city offering driver education, with two more approved for later this year. Vo Trong Nhan, head of the examination and licensing division under the municipal transport department, attributed the trend to the recent forecast that cars were to become significantly cheaper in Vietnam thanks to the lifting of several import duties. Local consumers have been eagerly awaiting cheaper cars after Vietnam confirmed that it would scrap taxes on several kinds of fully imported, … [Read more...] about Low car prices see Ho Chi Minh City residents cram driving schools
Wedding receptions in Hanoi ‘more relaxed’ than in Saigon
Editor’s note: Bui Duc Tien is an internal immigrant who has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for almost a decade. He currently works as a university lecturer at a major teacher training college. A Hanoian dabbling his feet in the customs of Saigon’s nuptial celebrations has been startled by their complexities, while in Hanoi a Saigonese invited to a local wedding has been bored by its simplicity. Vietnamese weddings are often a showcase of people’s personal networks, with throngs of family, relatives, friends, acquaintances and even strangers in attendance. Yet, receptions differ wildly depending on each location, with Hanoi and Saigon the most obvious example. The groom eagerly awaits his bride on stage at a weeding in Ho Chi Minh City on December 16, 2017. Photo: Tien Bui Chalk-and-cheese A Saigonese wedding reception involves several distinct steps. Beginning with the newly-wed walking arm-in-arm as cameras flash from the entrance to the stage, a live music … [Read more...] about Wedding receptions in Hanoi ‘more relaxed’ than in Saigon