This recognition was based on a survey of over 65,000 experienced professionals across more than 700 leading companies in 18 industries.

AEON Vietnam has been honoured as the best place to work in Vietnam for two consecutive years

“Vietnam Best Places to Work” is an annual workplace ranking organized by Anphabe based on a series of fully independent surveys verified by the market research company Intage Vietnam, under the sponsorship of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

The ranking recognises companies that strive to create ideal working environments but also encourages businesses in the market to foster happy workplaces for their employees.

The year 2024 marked a significant stride for AEON Vietnam in creating a sustainable workplace environment. The company was proudly ranked 11th in Vietnam's Top 100 Best Workplaces for 2024, while maintaining its leading position in the retail, wholesale, and trade sector. Notably, AEON Vietnam's employer branding metrics outperformed industry standards, with the rate of potential candidates considering applying being 4-6 times higher than the industry average.

Additionally, AEON Vietnam was recognised in the top 12 enterprises with a Happy Workforce 2024, based on feedback collected from internal employees.

Regionally, AEON Vietnam stands out as the only retailer honoured by HR Asia in the top "Best Companies to Work for in Asia" for six consecutive years (2019–2024). Moreover, the company won the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award" during its first participation in the survey.

In 2024, AEON Vietnam achieved another remarkable international milestone by receiving the ICF Coaching Impact Awards 2024, presented by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a global leader in professional coaching.

These achievements make 2024 another successful year for the entire team at AEON Vietnam, as the company continues to gain recognition through prestigious awards.

Do Nguyen Ngoc Thu, AEON Vietnam Academy Manager, said,"This is a collective effort, and I want to dedicate this award to all 6,000 AEON employees nationwide. AEON Vietnam will continue striving to build a happy workplace, where every talent is empowered to grow comprehensively, and 'Nourish to Flourish'."

Sustainable career development

In the long-term vision, AEON Group considers Vietnam as its second key market after Japan in its strategy to increase investments. In 2024, AEON has been continuously opening new business locations in Vietnam with a variety models. These activities provide thousands of advancement opportunities for internal talent and career prospects for external candidates.

AEON Vietnam is committed to supporting and developing the local talent

With a focus on sustainable human resource development, AEON Vietnam is committed to supporting its employees in mastering their career growth journeys within a sustainable workplace culture, at a company built for long-term success.

During its operations in Vietnam, AEON has recognised the distinctive strengths of the local workforce, including their enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and high level of teamwork. As a result, AEON Vietnam is dedicated to nurturing and developing the local talent pool, focusing on providing opportunities for employees to explore various roles, thereby continuously enhancing their skills. Simultaneously, the company is committed to developing leadership capabilities to ensure a strong future leadership team.

Specifically, at AEON Vietnam, employees have the flexibility to choose their career advancement path in two directions: the Generalist and the Professionalist, allowing each individual to shape a path that aligns with their abilities and career goals.

For the Generalist, employees are supported by a departmental rotation policy, providing opportunities to broaden their skill set and gain exposure to various business functions. This approach helps employees accumulate diverse experiences and develops the management skills necessary for higher positions in the future.

Training is the most sustainable benefit that AEON Vietnam commits to providing its employees. In addition to programmes aimed at enhancing the quality of specialised retail training courses, AEON Vietnam also offers skill-enhancement courses specifically designed for management levels.

Furthermore, AEON Vietnam offers a policy of sponsoring half of tuition fees for external training courses, encouraging internal talent to proactively seek courses that align with their personal development goals, in line with the company's growth trajectory.

With two consecutive years of being ranked best retail workplace in Vietnam, AEON Vietnam has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering a workplace environment where staff "Nourish to Flourish".