Qunimex: A Timeless Brand

For over 60 years, Quang Ninh Investment and Import-Export Joint Stock Company (Qunimex) has established itself as a leading player in the import-export, tourism, and services sectors, making contributions to local development. Today, its employees take pride in the resilience and dedication that have transformed Qunimex into a brand of trust and reliability among major market partners.

Chairman of the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Cao Tuong Huy presents a bouquet to the leaders of QUNIMEX in celebration of the company's 60th anniversary 

Continuously creating core values

Set up just six months after Quang Ninh province was established, Qunimex is the earliest trade and import-export company in the Northeast region. The name Qunimex is closely linked to the Yen Tu cable car and Novotel Ha Long Bay, which represent milestones in the company’s later development. In its earlier years, Qunimex operated as a diversified business, offering import and export services, assembling motorbikes, and sourcing seafood and agricultural products for export.

Mr. Bui Dinh Tuan, Member of the Executive Committee of VCCI, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qunimex, said: Since its inception, Qunimex has leveraged the unique strengths of Quang Ninh province to develop strategic directions and business goals. This guiding principle has been consistently upheld over the past six decades.

Especially, 15 years (1998-2013) was considered the breakthrough period for Qunimex. This was the strongest and most comprehensive "revolutionary" period of Qunimex when it shifted its business from simple trade, import and export to a diversified business, driven by key investment projects aimed to unlock local potential strengths.

At present, Qunimex is a leading company specialized in temporary import and re-export in Quang Ninh province with an international standard warehouse system, a modern and effective security control system, and is very prestigious to customers. Besides, in construction material supply, supported by its partners, Qunimex has refined processing technology lines to increase product value and built laboratories to control export quality.

Regarding service and tourism, Qunimex has made substantial investments to develop world-class products, including the Novotel Ha Long Bay Hotel, the Yen Tu cable car system, and the Legacy Yen Tu Hotel Complex. Its projects have become attractive destinations, added allure to spiritual and cultural tourism of Quang Ninh, attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists, and contributed to boosting local socio-economic development.

As a member of the VCCI Executive Committee (7th term), Mr. Bui Dinh Tuan said: In the face of significant economic, social, and environmental challenges, adhering to the six ethical codes of Vietnamese entrepreneurs has been more important than ever. While creating economic value for society is a core responsibility, it must go hand in hand with regulatory compliance, transparency, and integrity - key factors that build trust among customers, partners, and investors. Creativity and cooperation are key to development in the era of global competition.  Moreover, respecting nature and protecting the environment are important commitments. This approach not only enables Vietnamese entrepreneurs to achieve business success but also fosters the development of a fair, civilized, and sustainable society.

Corporate culture - unique identity that defines Qunimex's value

Qunimex has been successful for more than six decades because it has affirmed its core cultural values: It prioritizes a forward-looking approach, guided by a clear strategic vision; rather than chasing short-term profits, it focuses on sustainable long-term goals; the company effectively leverages competitive advantages to thrive in a globally integrated economy.

Accordingly, the company has focused on innovative work and sought breakthrough solutions. Qunimex has constantly innovated, improved product and product quality to meet customer expectations as well as create sustainable values for the community.

Being aware that "people are the core factor", Qunimex has constantly built a talented, enthusiastic and highly responsible workforce. The company takes great pride in its dedicated employees.

In particular, Qunimex's corporate culture has educated and trained employees with noble qualities who always prioritize the interests of the State above those of the company, while also considering the community's well-being over personal gain. For Qunimex, culture is not only a fair working environment and respecting individuality but also a bond and sharing of responsibility toward the community. The leadership and the staff always work for the sake of society, strive for the values of truthfulness - goodness - perfection, not only in the quality of products and services but also humanistic values to create positive experiences for customers.

“This tradition continues to be promoted through each specific action, from maintaining high-quality service and expanding sustainable development projects to continuously contributing to social activities over the past six decades. These values will continue to be a strong driving force for the company to achieve more successes in the future,” Chairman Tuan stressed.

VCCI President Pham Tan Cong attends Qunimex’s 60th anniversary celebration, posing for a souvenir photo with the company's leadership and guests

Journey to continue success

The Quang Ninh Provincial Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, defines: Building and developing Quang Ninh as a growth pole of the northern region, one of the dynamic and comprehensive development centers, an international tourism center, a marine economic center, a gateway for the northern key economic zone and the whole country; a sustainable city with green growth models and climate resilience.

To achieve these goals, the province is determined to focus on developing comprehensive, modern, highly competitive services, with tourism as a key economic sector, and a sustainable marine economy; develop the heritage economy, make cultural and natural heritages a resource and driving force for growth, and create breakthroughs in economic development.

In alignment with the province’s goals, in the coming time, Qunimex will continue to invest in financial and human resources while enhancing management and operational technologies to further develop its existing sectors. Additionally, the company will focus on creating new world-class tourism products for the Yen Tu legacy in line with the broader vision for the Quang Ninh tourism sector. As Yen Tu approaches the recognition by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Qunimex will be dedicated to actively contributing to the conservation and promotion of its historical and cultural values.

"Over six decades of development, Qunimex has always found good opportunities and further consolidated its capacity and experience. The leadership is resolute to achieve our goals. We understand that this is not only an affirmation of management capacity but also a responsibility for the sustainable development of the company, our partners and the community," he stated.

By Duy Anh, Vietnam Business Forum