Nordic companies and business leaders will gather for a conference to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1, aiming to promote inclusive and sustainable business practices.
The event will include a job fair and workshops with major Nordic companies.(Photo courtesy of NordCham)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Nordic companies and business leaders willgather for a conference to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on June1, aiming to promote inclusive and sustainable business practices.
Named ‘Work theNordic Way 2022’, the third-annual conference will also give Vietnamesejob-seekers the chance to meet major Nordic companies through an afternoon ofworkshops, panel sessions, and networking.
Organised by theNordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) and four Vietnamese-Nordic alumniassociations, the upcoming event will focus on the theme of a diverse andinclusive workforce. Nordic countries are world leaders in this area, andspeakers will share how promoting inclusion in the workplace can contribute tobusiness success and socio-economic growth.
It will alsoinclude a jobs fair and workshops with major Nordic companies including TetraPak, Home Credit, Novo Nordisk, IKEA, and Esoft.
With these and 25other companies in attendance, ‘Work the Nordic Way 2022’ will provide uniqueopportunities for Vietnamese job-seekers to connect with leading Europeanenterprises in a range of sectors and industries, NordCham said in astatement.
“The third-annualconference provides fantastic match-making opportunities for Vietnamese jobseekers and Nordic business leaders. As our chamber continues to grow, moreNordic companies are looking for engaged, enthusiastic staff who can help theirbusiness to thrive in Vietnam," said Thue Quist Thomasen, Chairman ofNordCham.
"In return,Vietnamese workers have the chance to learn from the corporate culture of someof the world’s leading enterprises right here on their doorstep,” hesaid.
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The event will include a job fair and workshops with major Nordic companies.(Photo courtesy of NordCham) 
