Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Investment Bridge) magazine has instituted an award for the 50 top Vietnamese entrepreneurs to recognise their efforts to overcome difficulties in business development.— File Photo

HCM CITY (Biz Hub)  — Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Investment Bridge) magazine has instituted an award for the 50 top Vietnamese entrepreneurs to recognise their efforts to overcome difficulties in business development.

The criterion in the first round of selection is the turnover and profit of a company in which a candidate is either general or deputy general director.

For companies in Ha Noi and HCM City, the turnover should be at least VND200 billion (US$9.5 million) and profit, VND20 billion.

The requirement comes down to a half in other locations.

The final round will assess candidates' creativity and ability to develop human resources.

The jury consists of former State Bank of Viet Nam governor Cao Si Kiem, senior economist Pham Chi Lan, PWC general director Dinh Thi Quynh Van, PACE Institute of Management chairman Gian Tu Trung, and Saigon Asset Management chairman Louis Nguyen.

Applications should be sent to the magazine's HCM City representative office at 63A Vo Van Tan Street before December 20.

The awards ceremony will be held in January 2014. — VNS