Entrepreneurship Honoured

 

Thanh Giong Award granted on the recommendations of concerned parties namely ministries, agencies, localities is the first award of national scale. The title “Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneur” is honoured by Vietnamese business community of managers of all economic sectors for their outstanding achievements in developing businesses, contributing to socio-economic development and workers’ welfare.

Looking to celebrate Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13) this year, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry(VCCI) in cooperation with the ministries, branches and localities, some business associations and several domestic and international organisations to assess, select and honour 100 exemplary Vietnamese entrepreneurs, who obtained outstanding business achievements, made major contribution to the state budget, participated actively in social activities and created a lot of jobs for 3 years from 2010 to 2012. On this occasion, these exemplary entrepreneurs will pay a courtesy visit to State President Truong Tan Sang.

Exemplary Entrepreneur and Thanh Giong Award is the main event of the celebration of Entrepreneurs’ Day this year (October 13). In the economic recession, the event is a new endeavour encouraging businesses and entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and develop new headways to get out of the crisis.

 

The event is more meaningful as this year also marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of VCCI. In 50 years of development with several achievements, VCCI together with business associations recommended the Prime Minister to celebrate October 13 each year as “Entrepreneurs’ Day”. The message “Entrepreneurs - Soldiers in peace time” initiated by VCCI has greatly inspired entrepreneurs. VCCI has sponsored several awards for entrepreneurs such as “Thanh Giong”, “Golden Rose”, “Corporate Social Responsibility” and others. VCCI has also advised and participated in the drafting of Poliburo Resolution “Developing the role of Vietnamese entrepreneurs in industrialisation, modernisation and international integration” – the first document of the Party and State on entrepreneurs. The Resolution affirms the role of entrepreneurs as well as viewpoint, policy and solution to develop entrepreneurs together with workers, peasants and intellectuals in new era.

 

Presently, VCCI has 11,000 direct members and over 100,000 associated members, representing most effectively the interest of business community and entrepreneurs. VCCI has also established relations with nearly 200 international organisations and partners to help Vietnamese businesses expand to the world market. VCCI is an active member International Trade Chamber, Asia-Pacific League of Trade and Industry, ASEAN Chamber of Trade and Industry as well as world and regional leagues of employers. According to VCCI President Vu Tien Loc, VCCI has successfully involved businesses and entrepreneurs in national activities developing business environment, economy and State management. VCCI has in fact become a national organisation representing and promoting Vietnamese business community in the process of developing market economy and international economic integration.

 

On the occasion of October 13 this year, in addition to honouring businesses and entrepreneurs, there are also seminars on pressing issues such as restructuring businesses in the new conditions. The economy and business community need a modern and unstainable structure. VCCI, as the national organisation of business community will assist businesses in this endeavour. It requires VCCI to play its advisory role in the socialist oriented market economy, ensuring an equitable and accountable business environment. VCCI must also be fully devoted and professional in business assistance and promotion activities, especially regarding SMEs, business linkage, association network and business community.

 

In spite of economic difficulties, the celebration of Entrepreneurs’ Day - October 13 this year, remains with enthusiasm of business community. Vietnamese entrepreneurs and businesses are determined to overcome challenges and develop in the new conditions. It is precisely the spirit of Thanh Giong Award and Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneurs.