Nestle Viet Nam on September 26 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HCM City's departments of Culture and Sports as well as Education and Training on a sports programme that aims to improve the physical fitness of local youth. — VNS Photo

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — Nestle Viet Nam on September 26 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HCM City's departments of Culture and Sports and Education and Training to take part in the 641 Project which aims to influence the physical fitness and height of local youth.

Under the agreement, Nestle will support the city in sport movements and provide schools with sports equipment in an aim to promote an active lifestyle and the practice of sports, especially for children aged 6-17.

The programme will be piloted in the city in the school year 2016 -17 and will be expanded to other localities in the near future.

Ganesan Ampalavanar, managing director of Nestle Viet Nam, said: "We understand the seriousness of this project and are prepared to make our contribution, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding."

The 641 Project consists of four components – conducting research on factors decisive to children's physical growth, nutrition and healthcare; improving stature and physical fitness by improving physical education among children aged three to 18; and improving public awareness and triggering behavioral change.

The signing ceremony was part of activities to mark Nestle's 150th anniversary. Nestle has over 340,000 employees worldwide. In Viet Nam, it operates five factories with more than 2,000 employees nationwide.  — VNS