Van Lang University recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia in 2025

The year 2025 marks a proud milestone in Van Lang University's human resource development journey as we, for the first time, are honored at the HR Asia Awards, a prestigious award for the best workplaces in Asia. This achievement results from many years of effort in building a comprehensive and people-centric human resource strategy, establishing a sustainable and continuously improving culture.

On the afternoon of August 14, 2025, at the GEM Center (Ho Chi Minh City), Van Lang University (VLU) honourably received two remarkable awards at the HR Asia Awards 2025:

• Best Companies to Work for in Asia
• Sustainable Workplace Awards 2025

The HR Asia Awards is a prestigious regional award held annually by HR Asia Magazine, part of Business Media International (BMI), to honor the best workplaces in Asia. The awards recognize organizations with outstanding human resource strategies, positive work cultures, and high internal engagement, attracting participation from Fortune Southeast Asia 500 corporations, multinational companies, and state organizations.

The award results were comprehensively assessed through an internal survey (TEAM Assessment) and benchmarked against regional standards and an international expert panel. The HR Asia Awards is currently held in over 12 countries, including Vietnam, becoming a prestigious award for organizations to affirm their brand as a top employer in the region.

In 2025, the HR Asia Awards in Vietnam received 655 nominations from various organizations and businesses; after a process of surveys, interviews, and data evaluation, the HR Asia Magazine officially honored 119 companies and organizations with the best workplaces in Asia.

Besides the main awards, the HR Asia Awards also recognized four additional categories, including HR ASIA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards; HR ASIA Most Caring Company Awards; HR ASIA Sustainable Workplace Awards; and HR ASIA Tech Empowerment Awards. Among these, Van Lang University was honored with the HR ASIA Sustainable Workplace Awards. This category recognizes organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, implement sustainable strategies, and lead internal culture towards sustainable development. The awarded businesses are those that promote innovation for the environment, spread the ESG mindset, and create a positive impact on the community and society.

COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT VLU

For many years, Van Lang University has steadfastly pursued a people-centric philosophy. The University builds a working environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), where every individual is respected, listened to, and developed according to their potential.

With more than 2,000 employees, Van Lang University proudly boasts a diverse workforce in terms of age, expertise, gender, and nationality. From female leaders in governance and academia to young employees, each individual has the opportunity to unlock their potential and push their limits. The human resource policies at Van Lang University are built on three pillars: integrity & accountability; proactive systemic equity; and cultivating inclusive dialogue and fair practices. These go along with clear objectives: creating a people-centric organization, developing a highly skilled team, optimizing the organizational structure to international standards, and building a digital ecosystem that tightens the Van Lang community.

Van Lang University promotes values of trust, empowerment, and flexible thinking. Employees’ feedback is respected through open channels of direct contribution and internal satisfaction surveys. As a result, a culture of trust, openness and unity has been formed, serving as a foundation for innovation and creativity. The University regularly organizes annual Townhall meetings to celebrate the contributions of individuals and teams through a transparent reward system, nurturing a collective spirit and a culture of continuous development and breaking boundaries to create sustainable value.

Lifelong learning is one of the core goals in developing people at Van Lang University, throughout the journey from recruitment, training, and retention to career development. The university is committed to building a culture of continuous learning for everyone, from leaders to new staff, through internal training programs and supporting technologies. VLU builds a comprehensive digital ecosystem, applying technology in performance management, internal communication, and capability development.

Not only focusing on internal development, Van Lang University also maintains a deep connection with the community through social programs: educational support, community health initiatives, sustainability awareness, etc. Physical and mental well-being for employees is also prioritized through sports and cultural activities, enhancing quality of life and annual welfare support, contributing to creating a humane and cohesive organization.

Evaluated by HR Asia Awards 2025, Van Lang University achieved top scores in four HR categories: Open Communication Culture (4/4), Flexibility (3.9/4), Culture of Recognition & Appreciation (4/4), and Employee Benefits (4/4).

Van Lang University is also one of the few universities that have developed and implemented a sustainable development strategy, spreading the ESG mindset (Environment - Social - Governance) throughout the university. VLU is ranked in THE Impact Rankings 2024 (Top 601 - 800 globally), demonstrating the university's commitment to global sustainable development goals.

With these recent achievements, Van Lang University remains steadfast in our journey to nurture high-quality human resources, enhance the digital ecosystem, and uphold a people-centric culture. The university continues to maintain existing policies while actively exploring new initiatives to improve employee well-being, promote digital transformation in HR operations, and strengthen its commitment to community service.

News: Minh Chien

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