Author: Vo Hoang Danh

In order to contribute to spreading love, compassion and raise the awareness about social responsibility, each CENTRAL employee together with partners and relatives always actively accompany the blood donation program.

On this morning of May 11^th, 2023, at the Company’s main office, CENTRAL in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Blood Donation Center and the Red Cross Society of Thao Dien ward organized the program “Giot Mau Se Chia” 2023.

Especially, the program is honored to welcome:

• Delegation of Ho Chi Minh City Blood Bank
• Expert, Dr. Jeh-Han Omarjee – Head of Microbiological Sciences at National Bioproducts Institute (NBI), South Africa
• Ms. Tran Thi Tham, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Blood Donation Center
• Ms. Cao Thi Tuyet Nhung – Vice President of Thu Duc City Red Cross Society

The presence of distinguished guests showed the prestige as well as the professionalism of the blood donation process according to international standards that CENTRAL has cooperated with the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society.

The blood donation program went successfully with coordination from the parties. It was carried out with modern and professional processes. Blood donors conveniently submitted their personal information online on the website of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross and get the order number automatically right at the company lobby.

As part of the company’s annual series of community activities with the theme “CHU DONG HIEN MAU, CHIA SE CONG DONG”, CENTRAL commits to always accompany the humanitarian blood donation program every year to spread this noble gesture; help raise people’s sense of responsibility, self-awareness, and initiative in participating in blood donation to help save many patients’ lives.

Some other pictures of the program:

On the morning of 27/04/2023, CENTRAL cooperates with GreenViet Company and AGC Asia Pacific to organize a seminar with the topic “Sustainable Solutions for Green Façade” at CENTRAL Office headquarters. The event attracted speakers and guests from companies.

• Mr. Do Huu Nhat Quang – Co-Founder & Business Development Director, Greenviet Green Building Consultancy;
• Mr. Lim Yew Meng – Executive Director, AGC Asia Pacific;

 And guests from Companies:

• Mr. Vuong Thanh Lam – Managing Director at Vertical Studio;
• Mr. Ho Trong Hien – Chief Executive Officer, RFR FV – France Viet Nam Engineering;
• Mr. Dang Viet Khoa – Managing Director, KAZE Interior Design Studio;

Together with a large number of managers and technical experts of CENTRAL.

The workshop is an opportunity to meet and exchange sustainable solutions in the field of construction. Currently, green buildings have been interested by many investors. At the workshop, speakers presented the process to obtain Green Building certification from design, bidding, construction to operation. By simulating the design of energy and natural light for the façade at an early stage of the building design process, the idea will help optimize the cost, optimize energy for the façade system and air conditioning system for the building.

At the same time, the speakers introduced the features and properties of new materials through 3 topics:

• Energy-Efficient Glass/Energy-Generating Glass
• ETFE Lightweight Materials
• FEVE-based coatings

Using new materials with sustainability and efficiency helps the construction work and the cost of each project to be more economical and optimized.

Currently, green building technology and materials play an important role in evaluating green buildings for sustainable development. The application of green technology in the building is considered the optimal solution that makes an important contribution to creating a green building from design, structure, materials, and colors. Not only related to the quality of architectural aesthetics but also promoting efficiency in energy saving.

At CENTRAL, we have been constructing many projects according to “Green Façade” standards such as:

• Emasi Plus International School – Water Point Campus – Leed Gold Standard
• UOA Tower, The Metropole, Chadwick International School – BCA Green Mark Standard

Most especially, C.P. Office Building and Etown 6 projects received the LEED Platinum Ver.04 standard, the highest level of LEED standards of the US Green Building Council today. These projects will be the first ones to meet the highest level of green standards in Vietnam.

Some pictures of the seminar:

On the evening of November 9, 2022, at White Palace Hoang Van Thu Convention Center, The Vietnam Best Places To Work 2022 Award Ceremony held by ANPHABE professional community network and INTAGE Vietnam market research company took place in a solemn and majestic atmosphere. This is also the 9th year that the unit has announced this list.

The above results are concluded from the Vietnam Best Workplaces 2022 survey conducted by Anphabe from April to September this year, with the participation of 57,939 employees, in 515 companies. In addition, this unit also conducts in-depth surveys and interviews with about 150 leaders and human resource managers in 20 main industries.

2022 is the first year that CENTRAL was named in the Top #100 – Vietnam Best Places To Work with total 3 categories:

1. Top #4 – Vietnam Best Places To Work 2022 in Construction/ Architecture

2. Top #50 – Vietnamese Attractive Employers 2022

3. Top #100 – Vietnam Best Places To Work 2022

Receiving 3 award categories simultaneously is the most visual and complete demonstration of the perseverance and relentless efforts that CENTRAL people have been aiming for during the past. CENTRAL is not only the leading general contractor in Vietnam but also a professional & different workplace. Human resources are the most valuable asset. CENTRAL requires each of our members to innovate and enhance their capacity by facilitating their empowerment and self-development.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CENTRAL TEAM!

CENTRAL was continually honored in the category of Corporate Excellence Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022 (APEA) on October 07^th, 2022 at Gem Center.

This prestigious prize demonstrated the Company’s tireless efforts in sustainable development and meaningful community activities.

“Our mission in every project is not only to build but also to shape a better living foundation. We are proud to have our hands in the urban development towards the economic and social growth targets. CENTRAL gradually improves the life quality and builds a long-lasting solid presence in Vietnam and ASEAN.” – Mr. Mai Chanh Thanh shared.

Taking place annually since 2007, APEA is held by Enterprise Asia – a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship, aiming to honor organizations who have shown outstanding performance and tenacity in developing successful businesses, whilst not neglecting the social responsibilities that come with leadership based on the following criteria such as financial audit, business data assessment, and leadership capacity continuously for many years, independent assessment of corporate brand through various reliable sources.

At the ceremony, Dr. Fong Chan Onn – Chairman of Enterprise Asia emphasized: “Enterprise Asia believes in providing a platform, due recognition and publicity to Asia’s leading entrepreneurs and organizations to promote sustainable leadership, innovation, and responsible entrepreneurship.”

This year, APEA 2022 announced various nominees through a rigorous evaluation process by a jury of prominent judges across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence. The program was held solemnly and professionally. This is also an opportunity for businesses to meet and connect with each other.