Suntory Pepsico Vietnam Honored Across All Categories at HR Asia Awards 2025

Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia at the 2025 HR Asia Awards. This milestone marks the third consecutive year the company has received this prestigious recognition.

Remarkably, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam was honored in every award category, including Most Caring Company (three consecutive years), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (two consecutive years), Sustainable Workplace (two consecutive years), and Tech Empowerment. The HR Asia Awards are a highly respected annual accolade, based on in-depth surveys measuring employee engagement and satisfaction across multiple countries.

Leaders of Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam receiving the HR Asia Awards 2025 across all categories: Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Most Caring Company (three consecutive years), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (two consecutive years), Sustainable Workplace (two consecutive years), and Tech Empowerment

With over three decades of operations in Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo has affirmed its position as a market leader in the beverage industry, employing more than 2,800 people directly with 99% are Vietnamese. The company operates five manufacturing plants in Can Tho, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Bac Ninh, and is currently constructing its sixth facility in Tay Ninh, which will be the largest in the Asia-Pacific region for the Suntory Group. Beyond business growth, Suntory PepsiCo drives a comprehensive sustainability strategy, creating positive impact for both the environment and the community through public–private partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

At Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, the workplace is designed to empower employees and ensure their total well-being, covering financial, mental, physical, and social health. The company offers a comprehensive health insurance package for employees and their families (including spouses and an unlimited number of children). Its Physical Wellbeing program provides regular knowledge updates on nutrition and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive care. On the mental health front, Suntory PepsiCo hosts specialized webinars and offers access to the MindFi counseling app, which has facilitated over 200 one-on-one sessions. Flexible working arrangements, health and safety knowledge sharing platforms, and expert consultations with doctors, nutritionists, and psychologists further enhance employee wellbeing.

This is the third consecutive year that Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has been honored with the prestigious Best Companies to Work for in Asia award at the HR Asia Awards 2025

Suntory PepsiCo also champions a robust Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy under the belief that when individuality is nurtured, teams can break limits to innovate. A dedicated DEI Council gathers diverse employee perspectives to continuously improve the work environment and strengthen the DEI culture. Initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership and Unconscious Bias training foster diversity at all organizational levels. DEI is not only a people strategy but also one of the company’s six key sustainability pillars, alongside creating positive water impacts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable packaging, and enriching life.

Technology serves as a critical enabler for enhancing the employee experience and boosting operational efficiency. The company accelerates automation and digital transformation to streamline processes, allowing employees to focus on creativity, collaboration, and value creation. Key innovations include an Environmental–Health–Safety (EHS) management system, automated production and operations solutions, digitalized quality control tools, online learning and knowledge management platforms, and AI-powered applications. These measures improve sustainability, safety, and productivity while saving valuable time.

Mr. Nguyen Hieu Truong An, Executive Vice President – People & Culture, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, stated: “Being recognized across all categories at the HR Asia Awards this year not only reaffirms Suntory PepsiCo’s leadership in Vietnam beverage industry but also stands as a testament to our enduring commitment to building an inclusive workplace, nurturing talent, and making a meaningful contribution to the community. This recognition inspires us to keep fostering talent not just for Vietnam but for the broader region.”

The workplace at Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam is designed to empower employees and ensure their holistic well-being, covering Financial, Mental, Physical, and Social health

As the only beverage company in Vietnam honored across all categories at the HR Asia Awards 2025, Suntory PepsiCo continues to enhance its leading position in the industry. The company also advances signature sustainability initiatives such as ‘Mizuiku – I Love Clean Water’, which educates primary school pupils on water conservation. In 2023, the program was integrated into the official nationwide curriculum and has since reached over 1 million pupils, providing access to clean water for more than 4 million teachers and students nationwide. In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Suntory PepsiCo also launched “Water of Life” program, reforesting nearly 260 hectares of watershed forest since 2021, as Vietnam’s first public–private partnership of its kind.

Source: Vietnam Business Forum