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Korea Herald
18 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia is Redesigning Work to Keep People, Skills, and Generations Together in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers across Vietnam are navigating a talent market that hires fast and moves faster, where finding the right people, keeping them, and aligning five generations inside one workplace has become the new baseline for organisational risk. New data shows voluntary turnover in Vietnam reached double-digit pressure points in 2024, with an overall voluntary turnover of 9.6% in the first half of 2024 and a notably lower 6.5% among multinational corporations — a gap that helps explain why MNCs and large firms dominate this year's winners. Organized by Business Media International, the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia reframes those problems as solvable design challenges — and the evidence is in the 119 winners. By insisting on employee-voice data, transparent benchmarking and public recognition, HR Asia surfaces what works and accelerates adoption across the market. The awards programme leans on the proprietary TEAM employee engagement survey and a structured validation process that prioritises real employee feedback — turning anecdotes about "what might work" into repeatable solutions. Retention: companies keep people by giving them reasons to stay beyond pay. Winners are using evidence-based steps HR Asia highlights: targeted learning pathways that convert existing staff into new roles (reducing external hiring pressure), segmented employee value propositions (benefits and flexibility matched to life-stage and generation), and continuous listening loops to catch flight risk early. HR Asia's benchmarking packages and public case studies make these tactics visible and actionable for the market, so best practices scale faster than the next resignation. (Supporting Vietnam-specific employee priorities and switching intent are documented in HR Asia's Vietnam survey.) Hiring tech & digital talent: the winners don't just chase market salaries — they change the game. Practical playbooks showcased by HR Asia include internal reskilling curricula co-designed with universities and bootcamps, structured rotations that map adjacent skills into tech roles, and targeted hiring pipelines that prioritise potential plus micro-credentialing. By publishing benchmark outcomes and facilitating cross-company sharing, HR Asia reduces the information asymmetry that makes employers all compete for the same scarce hires. The result: companies convert internal capacity into market-grade capability, shrinking the external talent gap. Multigenerational workplaces: winners demonstrate that the generational problem is an organisational design opportunity. HR Asia-validated case studies show repeatable interventions — two-way mentoring (reverse mentoring for digital skills), squad-based team design that pairs domain experience with digital fluency, and bespoke communication practices that increase clarity for Gen Z while preserving institutional knowledge for older cohorts. By featuring these examples in its benchmarking and public forums, HR Asia helps leaders replicate structures that reduce friction and build mutual respect across ages. Technology as enabler, not replacement: the new HR Asia Tech Empowerment Awards recognise organisations using technology to empower people — from AI-curated learning paths and predictive retention analytics to employee-experience platforms that surface real-time feedback. The award category is designed to reward deployments where tech multiplies human potential (upskilling, wellbeing, autonomy) rather than simply automating tasks. Celebrating these winners creates visible examples of high-ROI adoption for HR teams across Vietnam. The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 - and a complete list of winners, please visit
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
How 102 Taiwanese Companies are Reshaping Taiwan's Workplaces with Tech, Trust, and Inclusion
TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia organized by Business Media International proudly honours 102 organizations that exemplify excellence in human capital strategy and workplace culture. This year's ceremony arrives as Taiwanese companies navigate critical challenges in talent retention, multigenerational workforce integration, and shifting employee expectations. Taiwan's workforce is at a crossroads, and HR leaders are sounding the alarm. The National Development Council projects a staggering shortfall of 480,000 workers by 2030, and today, a full 71 % of Taiwanese employers report difficulty filling critical positions, with nearly half (49 %) struggling at the mid-to-senior level. Against this urgency, the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Taiwan awards offer more than prestige—they provide transformative, data-informed solutions to the island's most pressing human capital challenges. One of the most compelling impacts of HR Asia's program is the Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) —a proprietary survey tool deployed across participants to measure morale, needs, and engagement with 360‑degree insight. In Taiwan's cohort, the survey drew responses from 27,200 employees across 360 companies, offering rich, actionable data behind retention strategies. This deep listening has enabled award winners to tailor programs that reflect real employee sentiment—from Gen Z Zoomers to Baby Boomers. Such listening matters: with four generations now operating side-by-side, generational friction is real. Employers recognized by HR Asia stand out for championing inclusivity and active dialogue, strategies that align younger employees' expectations with institutional wisdom and boost satisfaction across all age groups. As William Ng, group publisher of HR Asia, emphasized, organisations that actively listen and respond score significantly higher in employee satisfaction—especially as Gen Z enters the workforce in force Beyond voice, winners are adopting data-driven retention measures. Robert Walters' Talent Trends 2025 Report finds that 94 % of employees stay longer at firms investing in career development, and over 92 % of Taiwanese companies have launched enhanced L&D schemes or relaxed hiring criteria to address talent shortages. Award winners typically go further—blending career lattice structures, lateral moves, learning pathways, and mentorship initiatives to foster continual growth and employee mobility. Flexibility is another pillar. While traditional "return-to-office" mandates created friction, top companies lean into window working, hybrid models, and in some cases, four-day workweeks. This flexibility resonates: 75 % of professionals prioritize remote or flexible work options—and 73 % prize sabbaticals or extended leave when considering new roles. HR Asia winners consistently show lower turnover and higher engagement through such empathetic workplace design. Technology isn't ignored; quite the opposite. Building on the theme of human-centred innovation, HR Asia this year introduces the HR Asia Tech Empowerment Awards in Taiwan—recognizing employers that deploy technology not just for automation, but to empower employees. From AI-powered learning and onboarding platforms to generative‑AI tools for career planning, these employers blend data with empathy, ensuring that tech enhances—not replaces—the human experience. This award category aligns with industry momentum: over 40 % of Taiwanese firms are already piloting AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT and predictive analytics) to streamline recruitment, identify internal talent, or reduce bias—but tempered by human oversight at each stage. The HR Asia Tech Empowerment Awards distinguish those who get that balance right—and who design digital tools that complement career growth, not merely process efficiency. The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 - and a complete list of winners, please visit WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING AWARDS 2025 WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2025 WINNERS OF HR ASIA TECH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2025 Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited ( a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. We organise various exhibitions and have the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in our portfolio.
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Golden Bull Award 2025 Winners Revealed
For the winners of the 2025 Golden Bull Award, the answer is clear: vision, agility, and a drive to challenge the norm. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - These are high-performing companies and trailblazers. This year's winners are leading the way through innovation, from adopting AI and strengthening cybersecurity to integrating ESG values into their core operations. They show us that profitability and purpose can, and should, go hand in hand. Recent data from SME Corp Malaysia backs this up. According to its latest performance report, over half (55.6%) of Malaysian SMEs are prioritising innovation, nearly 40% are forming strategic alliances, and a third are actively pursuing international markets. These are dynamic, forward-looking businesses shaping the future economy. The Golden Bull Award goes beyond celebrating success to enabling growth. As 80.7% of SMEs ramp up marketing efforts and 64.5% plan to scale their operations, the Award opens doors, connecting ambitious businesses with the networks, platforms, and partnerships they need to thrive. Organised by Business Media International with the support of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) since 2003, the Golden Bull Award stands as Asia's longest-running and most respected recognition platform for SMEs. Its footprint spans Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China, and Taiwan, and continues to grow across the region. This year saw a record 19% increase in nominations, to over 1,700 companies. This highlights the rising aspirations of Malaysian SMEs. With SMEs contributing 39.1% to Malaysia's GDP in 2023 and national targets aiming for 45% by 2025, their contribution is more critical than ever. "This year's Golden Bull Award is a testament not just to business success, but to business evolution," said Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA. "Our winners reflect the best of Malaysia's entrepreneurial spirit: resilient, bold, and future-ready. With stronger government backing, they're will be able reach even greater heights." The awards span three categories: Emerging Bull Award, Outstanding Bull Award, and Super Golden Bull Award for elite-level achievers A special Distinguished Bull Award was also presented to ten outstanding businesses that have previously won and continued to grow and expand their reach. Throughout the selection process, integrity and transparency remain paramount. Baker Tilly Malaysia served as the official auditor, while CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd acted as the independent credit report and data provider. Since its founding in 2003, the Golden Bull Award has stood as a benchmark of SME excellence across Asia. With expansion into new Asia Pacific markets on the horizon for 2025, it continues to spotlight the region's most inspiring business stories. Ready to be inspired? Explore the full list of winners and learn more at SUPER GOLDEN BULL CATEGORY Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd Golden Destinations Hong Seng Power Sdn Bhd Master-Pack Group Berhad OSADI Commercial Supplies Sdn Bhd Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd ST Rosyam Mart Sdn Bhd Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd OUTSTANDING BULL AWARD Adamas Contracts Sdn Bhd AESD International (M) Sdn Bhd Akaido Marketing Sdn Bhd Alam-Con Sdn Bhd Allied Forklift (M) Sdn Bhd Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd Aluspace Sdn Bhd Animal Medical Centre Sdn Bhd ATEK Technology Sdn Bhd Benz Auto Service (M) Sdn Bhd BP Chiropractic Sdn Bhd Cangkat Bayu Maju Sdn Bhd Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd Cert Academy Sdn Bhd CID Realtors Sdn Bhd Contacthings Solution Sdn Bhd E Mark Global Trade Sdn Bhd Essential Engineering Solution Sdn Bhd Estream Software Sdn Bhd Eternalgy Sdn Bhd Evertools Industrial Supply Sdn Bhd Fiskal Jitu Sdn Bhd Fong Hong (M) Sdn Bhd Foo Hing Dim Sum Sdn Bhd Fuyu Dezain Sdn Bhd Gee Seng Industrial Parts & Hoist Supply Sdn Bhd GFS Technology Sdn Bhd GME Greentech Sdn Bhd HBT Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd HFC Tech Sdn Bhd Hock Lian Hin Sdn Bhd Hon Engineering Sdn Bhd IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Ins Tech International Sdn Bhd IP Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd ISEP (M) Sdn Bhd Itech System Engineering Sdn Bhd JBR Hardware & Trading Sdn Bhd Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd JV Global Event Sdn Bhd Kibaru Manufacturing Sdn Bhd KMB Resources Sdn Bhd Kwang Tai Refrigerators & Electrical Sdn Bhd Kymm Seng Trading (Kulim) Sdn Bhd Leaderland Era Sdn Bhd Lian Heng M&E Sdn Bhd Liconlite Engineering Sdn Bhd LifeWave (M) Sdn Bhd LINGTEC Instruments Sdn Bhd LM Equipment Sdn Bhd LMS Education Holdings Sdn Bhd M Summit Group Mana Mana Suites Sdn Bhd Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd Max Star Project Management Sdn Bhd MCDS Bhd Ming Supply Sdn Bhd (Ming Lighting) MM Network Sdn Bhd Monzone Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd MR Academy International Sdn Bhd Multiworld Freight (M) Sdn Bhd My Flavor Food Sdn Bhd Nero Chemical Sdn Bhd Nursery Hong Soon Sdn Bhd Ometick Tooling Sdn Bhd One Union Group Sdn Bhd Oxwise (M) Sdn Bhd Paramount Premix Sdn Bhd Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd Perniagaan Yik Sing Sdn Bhd PMX Delight Holding Sdn Bhd Print Expert Sdn Bhd Pro E Sdn Bhd Pro Life Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd R-Tech Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Raddish Technology Sdn Bhd Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd REDBOX Rezo Group Sdn Bhd Risguard Sdn Bhd Rohe Interior Sdn Bhd SF Techlogis Sdn Bhd Shimlen Sdn Bhd Sin Soon Fa Fruits Sdn Bhd SKA Transport (M) Sdn Bhd SKN Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd SRKK Technology Sdn Bhd SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Straits Commnet Solutions Sdn Bhd Super Power Supply (M) Sdn Bhd Surian Creations Sdn Bhd Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd Tay Motors (M) Sdn Bhd Tayopack Sdn Bhd Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd TIP Design (M) Sdn Bhd TLH Solution (M) Sdn Bhd TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd TP Power (M) Sdn Bhd (TP TEC Holding Berhad) UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd VHL Logistics Sdn Bhd Vision Mission Cleaning Sdn Bhd Visko Industries Sdn Bhd YLI Industry Sdn Bhd YPS Technology Sdn Bhd EMERGING BULL AWARD ACS Project Management Sdn Bhd Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd ALW Technology Sdn Bhd Astra Online Sdn Bhd AVS Integrators Sdn Bhd BENJ Design Sdn Bhd Best Sewing World (M) Sdn Bhd Centrionics Sdn Bhd Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd CPT Training Development Sdn Bhd Dang Foods Trading Dream Home Structural Works Sdn Bhd Eaglesview Group Sdn Bhd Ecobex Resources Sdn Bhd EF Store Sdn Bhd Epro Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd Evoway Sdn Bhd Evrypawdy Sdn Bhd Excel Test Sdn Bhd FDCV Group Sdn Bhd Fuwave Design Sdn Bhd Goflex Events H & H First Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd H&H Health Group Sdn Bhd Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd High Pines Training And Consultancy Sdn Bhd Inhome Solar Sdn Bhd Journal Multi Media Sdn Bhd Lee Sportswear International Sdn Bhd (Spin Sportswear) Livinghome Furniture Design Sdn Bhd Monogram Concepts Sdn Bhd My Wealth Capital Sdn Bhd Nexxg Worldwide Sdn Bhd One Search Pro Marketing Sdn Bhd Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd Red Abstract Hair Studio Sdn Bhd Seamarine Frozen Food & Supply Seng Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd Solid Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd Spartan Ives Capital Sdn Bhd TCW Solomon Realty Sdn Bhd Technics Minerals Resources Sdn Bhd Topkrete Sdn Bhd Trading Castle PLT Usahamaju Magnet Sdn Bhd Vanta Capital Sdn Bhd Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd DISTINGUISHED BULL AWARDS Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Cabe (M) Sdn Bhd Chinhan Tech Sdn Bhd Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd INK Marketing Sdn Bhd Precious Precious Sdn Bhd Realux Sdn Bhd Teamplete Sdn Bhd Worldwise Freight (M) Sdn Bhd DIGITAL 50 AWARDS Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Golden Destinations HFC Tech Sdn Bhd IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd GOLDEN BULL INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS Mr. Lim Ann Shen - Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd Mr. Patrick Goh - Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Dr. Hii Ding Ong - Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd Ms. Christine Tan - Estream Software Sdn Bhd Mr. Lim Boon Hoe - Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd Mr. Eric Yap - GME Greentech Sdn Bhd Mr. Mita Lim - Golden Destinations Ms. Kristy Liew - INK Marketing Sdn Bhd Mr. Jenson Heng Kheng Hong - Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd Mr. Teoh Beng Swee - Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd Mr. Benjamin Ku - SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Mr. Eric Mong - TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd Mr. Zac Oh - Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd Mr. Andrew Teow - Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Mr. Nga Hock Ee - Aluspace Sdn Bhd Mr. Georg Chmiel - Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd Mr. George Wong Wei Hong - Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd Mr. Allen Goh Soo Loon - Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd Dr. Hiew Boon Thong - Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd Mr. Noel Chuah Chong Tatt - IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Ms. Josephine Quay Huei Ming - Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd Mr. Andy Cheong Kah Yee - Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd Mr. Ooi Chi Yang - Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd Datin Pang Mei Mei - Risguard Sdn Bhd Dr. Sia Tian Poh - Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd Mr. Khoo Sze Chyuan - Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd Datin Sri Jenny Hing Puey Ling - Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd Datuk Lawrence Leow Fong Peng - Teamplete Sdn Bhd Hashtag: #goldenbullaward The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About SAMENTA Established in 1986, SAMENTA is Malaysia's oldest and largest association of SMEs, with over 5,500 members across the country. A multi-racial, multi-sector association, SAMENTA has been at the forefront of championing a SME-friendly business environment and connecting SMEs to regional and global opportunities. About Business Media International Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited ( a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. BMI owns renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. BMI also organises various exhibitions and has the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in its portfolio. 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