More than 100 leading brands of Viet Nam in 2021 were honoured during a ceremony held in Ha Noi by the Tap chi Kinh te Viet Nam (VnEconomy - Vietnam Economic Times) on Wednesday.

The event aimed to hail the efforts, strong will and resilience of businesses and entrepreneurs who have faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic using initiatives and digital transformation solutions. These help firms actively adapt to the pandemic and maintain their production and business activities while ensuring the welfare of their employees and promoting social, corporate responsibility.

The honoured 109 firms operate in various economic sectors such as banking and financial services, real estate, digital services and consumer retail.

Launched in 2003, the leading brand vote receives an enthusiastic response from the business community across the country. Thousands of firms having been honoured so far.

The programme focuses on honouring the Vietnamese business community, different fields and economic sectors, with typical strong brands selected on clear, focused and appropriate criteria.

Speaking at the event, President of the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations Phan Xuan Dung highly appreciated the Vietnam Economic Times for hosting the event.

On the occasion of Viet Nam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13), he extended his congratulations to the successful enterprises, who have overcome challenges to achieve breakthroughs in their operation over the past two years.

He said enterprises are the main force of the economy and the programme has special value and meaning as Viet Nam's economy and the economies of many countries in the world are weakening. — VNS