While the core principle of OKRs (objectives and key results) is "shared goals lead people", in many Vietnamese businesses, OKRs remain "managers lead people". This indicates that goal management in Vietnam is highly subject to cultural factors and intuitive judgements.
Frustrated by inconsistent government policy, companies in the APAC region are taking the lead and calling for intercompany coalitions to advance sustainability goals.
In her new role, country leader of 3M Vietnam Dang Thi Thanh Thuy will continue her predecessors’ efforts in maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where individuals are empowered to contribute their own perspectives and strengths.
Coca-Cola Vietnam set the world’s largest Vietnamese Tet meal table with the participation of 1,000 multi-generational families at Hoa Lu stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. This special record of Coca-Cola honors the tradition of family reunions over Vietnamese Tet meals and conveys the message "Tet may change, the magic remains".
Despite the impacts of the Terra Luna collapse and billions of crypto stolen by hackers this year, the growth of responsible innovation in the crypto industry is unlikely to be stopped, said Joshua Foo, Regional Director of Chainalysis ASEAN and Central Asia.
Verena Siow, president and managing director of SAP Southeast Asia sees Vietnamese SME leaders as those with great aspirations, who understand the power of technology, and who are hungry for new opportunities.
Teaming up with real estate and technology experts to found Levitate, former Lazada Vietnam COO Fabian Wandt wants to help real estate developers deliver highly competitive and personalized products designed by home buyers themselves with the support of AI.
ESG (environment, social, and governance) commitment and capabilities – and going in-depth into the market forces that are driving sustainable investments form one of the four megatrends in ASEAN, said Ng Jiak See, Deloitte Asia Pacific Financial Advisory Leader.
It’s been a decade since Marou launched Vietnam’s first and original chocolate. The philosophies behind the brand remain the same: to understand and respect the Vietnamese culture and to shine a light on the underrated flavors of Vietnamese cocoa beans.
Zero emissions, zero waste, and zero inequality are what make Verena Siow, president and managing director of SAP Southeast Asia proud of the development journey of the German software giant over the past 50 years.