July 4th, 2017 marked 10 years since VACD officially came into operation (fromJuly 4th, 2007 to July 4th, 2017). VACD has been always staying focused onits initially definedgoals and missions throughout the development path.
Founded in the context of Vietnam’s accession to WTO
and given great concerns about poor corporate governance and management of
Vietnamese enterprises, VACD early defined its mission of building a better governance
foundation for everyenterprise member and business community in Vietnam.
During 10 years of operation with 2 general meetings
held, the associationhas carried out a number of necessary activities for its
members and made positive contributions to the corporate governance of Vietnam.
"We have a right to be proud of the Association”,
affirmed Dr.Han Manh Tien, Chairmanin review of significant achievements and
contributions of the Association to its members, the business community and the
development of a better governance in the country.
Dr.Han Manh Tien- Chairman of the
Association at its 10th Anniversary of establishment
On this occasion, Tien also expressed his deep
gratitude to the strategic partners who have been closely cooperating with VACD
throughout its path of development. According to Tien, the contributions of the
partners are extremely valuable because of the fact that "everyonehas made constant efforts, direct contributions, provided both spiritual
and material support to the Association to obtain proud achievements over the
past perioddespitegreat concerns and responsibilities to their own enterprises”.
Partnered VACD from the early start, AsiaInvest has
been always proud of being trusted and selected as one of strategic partners of
VACD. AsiaInvest’s contributions and support have so far facilitatedthe
development of the Association until today. This year, the 10thanniversary also marked 9 years since the signing of the Strategic Cooperation
Agreement between VACD and AsiaInvest(in 2008)that officially started a strongrelationshipfor
big leaps later. Outstanding achievements, significant contributions to the
national corporate governance and strong development of VACD today are proof of
an effective and sustainable cooperation between VACD andAsiaInvest in the past
9 years.
Thereare three dynamic professional clubs which
gather leading talents and experts in key areas of corporate governance including
financial management, HR management, and Sales &marketing management. These
areas are considered three "pillars” in all activities of VACD’s members. Vietnam
Chief Financial Officer Club (VCFO), Vietnam Human Resources Club (VNHR), and Vietnam ChiefSales
& Marketing Officers Club (CSMO) were allset upgiven great support
from AsiaInvest, of whichVCFO has been sponsored by the Group.Additionally, Nguyen
Ngoc Bach, Chairman of AsiaInvest, wasthe founder of VCFO,who laidthe
foundations for the development of the club. Afterwards, AsiaInvest also
supported VACD in the establishment and operation of VNHR andCSMO Vietnam.
The leadership of VACD, VCFO, VNHR
and CSMO at the workshop on "risks in corporate governance” organized by three
clubs
VACD has successfully organized dozens of consulting,
policy review seminars, hundreds of training, coaching sessions related to various
aspects of corporate governance and many other professional areas. AsiaInvest’s
different roles in each event, either a joint organizer, a participant or a
sponsor all made great contributions to the delivery ofmeaningful, practical
activities to VACD’s members.
Moreover, given anoverarching
international network, AsiaInvest has also helped VACD lookfor partnership and
networking opportunities with international organizations, business associations
and entrepreneurs to strongly promote international partnership programs and helpedits
enterprise membersapproachpotential partners to integrate into the flow of
investment, goods and services in Asia.AsiaInvest has recently fulfilled its
role as an intermediaryin VACD’ssuccessful signing of Cooperation Memorandumwith
EnterpriseAsia (AEx) on January 20th, 2017, as a result, creating
more trade and investment opportunities as well as learning opportunities in
order to improve governance capabilitiesof Vietnamese enterprises.
VACD’s signing the cooperation memorandumwith
AEx on January 20, 2017
The way forward is stillfull of challenges and obstacles,
however if "everyone makes a little bit
of effort and contribution together with a devoted heart, we firmly believe
that the corporategovernance system will get much better. Business community
will thrive. The economy and the nation will grow stronggoing forwards”. This
is the message conveyed by Dr. Han Manh Tien in the 10th anniversary
to all VACD’s members and partners who have been and will continue cooperating
closely with the Association to overcome challenges and reach new heights in
the future.
(AsiaInvest)