On the morning of June 30th, 2024, at Gia Dinh Stadium, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Central Construction Joint Stock Company held the Awards and Closing Ceremony of Central Sports Day 2024.
Central Sports Day 2024 takes place in 2 weeks with the participation of more than 400 athletes and supporters who are staff from Departments/Projects and Partners.
Scene from the Awards and Closing Ceremony of Central Sports Day 2024
After 2 weeks of competing in 6 subjects: Football; Tug of War; One-cushion & Three-cushion Carom Billiards; Chinese Chess; Running 5,000m & 10,000m; Men’s 100m Swimming; besides the joys, there were also many regrets, but in all the athletes have all devoted their best to create exciting and vibrant matches.
Mr. Mai Chanh Thanh – Central’s Executive Director shared at the ceremony: “I would like to thank our Partners for accompanying us in this year’s sports day. Thank you to the referee team for being fair, transparent and objective for the competing disciplines. Thank you for the participation of the athletes participating in the competition, competing together in 6 subjects with a spirit of enthusiasm, honesty, effort to devote all your abilities, determination to achieve high results, and supporters are present regularly to enthusiastically cheer for all athletes. We all worked together to make this year’s sports day a success.”
Executive Director – Mr. Mai Chanh Thanh stated
Overall for this year’s competitions, the results are as follows:
After intense rounds with high determination, The Global City team excellently won the championship trophy, affirming their pioneering position on the soccer field.
The Global City team won the Central Sports Day Football Championship Cup 2024
Awarding the First and Second Prizes in Tug of War to the participating Departments/Projects
The Board of Directors awarded prizes to the One-cushion & Three-cushion Carom Billiards athletes
The Board of Directors awarded prizes to the Chess athletes
The Board of Directors awarded prizes to the Men’s 100m Swimming athletes
Running 10,000m men athletes receive awards
Running 5,000m men & women athletes received awards
Central Sports Day 2024 ended successfully, leaving impressions of enthusiastic sports spirit in the hearts of Staff and Partners.
Sincerely thank the enthusiastic and vibrant participation from the athletes and supporters of all parties./.
On April 12th, 2024, at 10 Tran Nguyen Han, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Central Construction Joint Stock Company in collaboration with Gelex Group organized the topping out ceremony of the 6-star Fairmont Hanoi Hotel.
Attending the topping out ceremony were present:
On the side of Turner:
Mr. Luong Tri Thien – Project Director
On the the side of Central:
Mr. Tran Dang Khoa – Executive Director
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Luan – Project Director
Mr. Pham Ngoc Truong – Project Manager
Together with representatives are Suppliers, Subcontractors and employees of all parties.
Representatives of the Leadership Board of the Parties perform the topping out ceremony
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project name
:
Fairmont Hanoi
Address
:
No. 10 Tran Nguyen Han and 27- 29 Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Investor
:
Gelex Group
Contract
:
Structure & Finishing works
Scale
:
4 basements, 8 floors with 241 rooms and auxiliary utilities
Land area
:
10.200m2
Operation Manager
:
Accor Group – France
The perspective of Fairmont Hanoi 6-star hotel
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is one of the most famous hotel brands placed in iconic locations around the world such as The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, Le Château Frontenac in Quebec, or, most recently, The Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, and The Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. In Vietnam, Fairmont Hanoi is the first 6-star hotel located in the heart of Hanoi, right at Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounded by long-standing historical sites. The project promises to be the most classy resort and become one of the heritage hotels attracting the high-end tourism segment.
Understanding the unique features of the project and ensuring the most stringent requirements, the planning and implementation of construction methods requires a lot of research and high discipline. The most impressive can be mentioned is the completion of the 4-story transferring beam that requires high technology with a size of 3×2.75m using a prestressed cable of 27m in the atrium area of nearly 12m (11.45m).
After 6 months of construction, with continuous efforts and coordination between the parties, the project has been topped out on schedule.
The topping out ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere
The topping out ceremony of the 6-star Fairmont Hanoi Hotel marked an important milestone, recognizing the efforts of the PMB in the implementation of construction along with the coordinated companionship of all construction units.
In the next time, Central continues to focus on maximizing all optimal human resources and equipments to bring the project to a safe and quality destination./.
On the morning of April 5th, 2024, KinderWorld International Group commenced the construction of Singapore International School located at Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Le Chan District, Hai Phong City. In this project, Central as the General Contractor of Design and Construction.
The ceremony welcomed distinguished guests:
On the guest side:
Mr. Le Tien Chau – Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Hai Phong Party Committee
Mr. Le Khac Nam – Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People’s Committee
Mr. Ian Tan – Charge D’affaires of Singaporean Embassy in Vietnam
On the Investor’s side:
Mr. Ricky Tan – Chairman
Ms. Carol Tan – Vice President
Mr. Stefan Tan – General Director
On the Central side:
Mr. Mai Chanh Thanh – Executive Director
Mr. Tran Dang Khoa – Executive Director
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Luan – Project Director
Along with the presence of local relevant management agencies and departments: Department of Education and Training, Department of Construction, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Public Security of Hai Phong City,… partners, and representatives of press agencies.
Representatives of the Board of Directors of the parties performed the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the project
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project name
:
Singapore International School Hai Phong
Location
:
Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Le Chan District, Hai Phong City
Investor
:
KinderWorld International Group
Total land area
:
3.04 hectares
Construction progress for Phase 1
:
05 months
Proposed design of Singapore International School Hai Phong
Singapore International School Hai Phong is an inter-level education and training complex from kindergarten to high school, expected to be one of the largest campuses of KinderWorld in Vietnam, the school will offer educational services to some 1,500 students from pre-school to high school levels.
Speaking at the Groundbreaking Ceremony, Mr. Ricky Tan, Chairman of KinderWorld International Group said: “Today marks a significant milestone for our company, with the groundbreaking of Singapore International School in Le Chan, Haiphong. We believe that this campus, with world-class school facilities and internationally recognised curriculum, will contribute towards the future growth of this vibrant city. We greatly appreciate the tremendous support from the leadership of the city and district of Le Chan. In the future, KinderWorld is committed to continuing to expand investment and contribute to the long-term development of Vietnam.”
Mr. Ricky Tan, Chairman of KinderWorld International Group said
Mr. Le Khac Nam – Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People’s Committee said: “To meet the city’s long-term goals, Hai Phong has strived to create favorable conditions for companies to invest in building and developing high-quality, international-standard schools, offering multi-level education throughout the city. Today’s event is a strong testament to these efforts. Singapore International School is the first inter-level international school in Hai Phong city.” Accordingly, Mr. Nam suggested that “KinderWorld Vietnam concentrates all resources on implementing the project; directing with contractors to concentrate on human resources; take appropriate measures to organize construction; ensure quality, progress, labor safety, environmental sanitation, fire and explosion prevention; ensure the project is on schedule.”
Mr. Le Khac Nam – Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People’s Committee spoke
Mr. Le Khac Nam – Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People’s Committee handed over the land use right certificate of the project to Mr. Ricky Tan, Chairman of KinderWorld International Group
Central as the General Contractor of Design & Build for Structure, Finishing, M&E and Landscape Infrastructure works of the whole project. In particular, at the request of the Investor, the design and construction must meet all criteria to achieve the US LEED green certification.
With experience in implementing international school projects such as Phenikaa University Hanoi, Chadwick International School Hung Yen; Dewey Ocean Park Intermediate School Hanoi; Emasi Nam Long International School, Ho Chi Minh City; Emasi Plus International School – Water Point Campus, Long An; Edison International School,… Central is confident and affirms its implementation capacity, and is committed to the project progress to bring the Investor a quality, aesthetic product and a bright spot for Hai Phong City.
View of the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Established in 1986 in Singapore, KinderWorld International Group is dedicated to offering a combination of Eastern values with an international outlook on education and to educate students to become responsible global citizens for society and community. With 24 years of experience in the Vietnamese market since the late 1990s, KinderWorld has grown rapidly, demonstrating its ability to invest and provide educational programs for students from kindergarten to high school.
Representatives of the parties took photos at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Gate of Singapore International School Hai Phong
Central’s PMB took photos at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
To hand over the apartments in Phase 1 in Jun 2024, from March 15th to 31st 2024, the Central’s PMB in collaboration with Van Xuan Group and Happy One Central’s PMB has checked the entire fire protection system in addition to the completion work being promoted.
Currently, the project is in the final stages of completion with the number of nearly 1,000 specialists, supervisors, technicians and workers implementing the finishing works, including the fire protection system. Central in coordination with the Investor and related units also conducts a comprehensive inspection of the entire fire protection system, preparing for acceptance work with State agencies.
Happy One Central is more than 146m high in Thu Dau Mot center.
The system to be inspected includes: fire pump, detector, nozzle, generator, pressure smoke extraction system, radio speakers, incident lighting and emergency escape, elevator … At the same time, related activities are also promoted by the PMB according to the criteria of fire safety work at the high-rise apartment project. “In addition to ensuring the criteria of fire prevention, warning and on-site situation handling, with the equipment invested by Van Xuan Group, the sprinkler system at Happy One Central can also be used to fight fires for neighboring residents in case of risks.” A representative of the PMB said.
Happy One Central is a key project in Binh Duong market implemented by General Contractor Central, invested by Van Xuan Group with the progress maintained as planned. The project has the companionship of many large units such as the supervision consulting unit Artelia… At the end of March, the barrier gate in front of the project was removed. The podium has been finished with the facade stone work. The façade landscaping is being implemented.
The aerial glass bridge connects the two apartment buildings
In order to ensure the handover progress, Central’s PMB continues to mobilize forces as well as increase the number of labor hours as committed to the Investor.
Happy One Central is located in the center of Thu Dau Mot, easily connected to the external utility system. The interior also owns many facilities such as overflow pool, library, 3D golf room, gym, yoga area or multi-purpose entertainment rooms, food court, meditation garden … The symbol of the project is the 145.9 m high glass bridge, making “the record for the highest aerial glass bridge in Vietnam connecting the two tops of apartment towers”.
On the morning of March 29th, 2024, Central Construction Joint Stock Company held the Partner Conference 2024 with the theme “Build Trust, Creat Value”. On this occasion, the Central Board of Directors shared with nearly 130 partners about the company’s strategy, cooperation spirit as well as development orientation in 2024 and the following years.
The atmosphere of the Central Partnership Conference 2024
As a reputable General Contractor, being trusted from clients and partners, Mr. Tran Quang Tuan, CEO of Central shared: In 2020 and the peak of 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic spread out, all businesses and the whole economy were seriously affected. The top priority of the Company is to keep stable, Central has handed over projects, and kept good relationships with Clients, Partners to continually accompany the Company, overcome difficulties. In 2022 & 2023, Central revenue and profit still remained at a high level, with a 5-year compound growth rate in revenue of 64% and the compound growth rate in profit of 225%. 2023 is a pivotal year for a comprehensive restructuring of the company’s apparatus, streamlining the apparatus, from processes and regulations. Especially, the Company decided to implementing a “1-Touch” policy to accelerate all operational processes of the Company more and more efficiently, and the payment process with the determination of specific personal responsibilities.
Mr. Tran Quang Tuan – CEO of Central shared
At the conference, representatives of the Board of Directors of the Company shared about the production and business situation in the past year as well as development plans and orientations in the following years. Emphasizing the core values of the Company, Central always upholds Integrity and Transparency throughout the process of working with Partners. This is the foundation for a sustainable cooperation relationship of the parties.
Ms. Vo Gia Dong Lan – Director of Commercial Division summarized Central’s business situation and strategic orientation in 2024 and the coming years
In addition, Central Board of Directors has spent most of the time sharing and discussing openly with partners about the current market situation of the construction industry, about difficulties in the cooperation process to have a solution and long-term companionship. The economic recession, raw material price storm, bond crisis are great challenges for businesses, especially seriously affecting the real estate and construction industries, leading to scarce sources of jobs and stiffer competition.
Photos of dialogue between Central Board of Directors and Partners
Therefore, the companionship of partners on building effective solutions, improving construction quality as well as optimizing costs will be a premise to help improve competitiveness and chances of winning projects. Along with that, Central Board of Directors would like to express its deep gratitude to the Partners who have always trusted and accompanied Central to overcome challenges, work together towards common goals and long-term sustainable development. At the conference, Central thanked the contributions of outstanding partners.
Honoring Outstanding Partners
Right after the conference program ended, the partners attended an intimate party in the green campus at Tan Cang Convention.
The Central Board of Directors toasted the success of the conference.
On February 23rd, 2024, Central Construction Joint Stock Company welcomes the International Organization for Human Resource Development and Innovation (iForce) Japan to visit the office in Ho Chi Minh City.
On the side of iForce:
Mr. Shuhei Nishimoto – Director of iForce
Mr. Hitochi Mihara – Dr. Eng. – Institute of Technologists
Ms. Sasaki – Dr. – Project Researcher – The University of Tokyo
On the side of Central:
Mr. Mai Chanh Thanh – Executive Director
Mr. Tran Minh Thi – Associate Professor, PhD/Head of D&B Department
Ms. Cao Thi Diem Chau – Head of Human Resources Department
iForce is the operator of a platform that connects employers with experienced candidates who are well-trained in Japan through support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). During this working trip, the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology played an important role in introducing and connecting; In parallel, creating a supply-demand relationship in recruitment between the two sides. Through exchanging and understanding the operating model of iForce, the parties expressed gratitude for this valuable opportunity to meet and exchange; At the same time, the two sides look forward to future cooperation.
Central’s Board of Directors and iForce took photos
View of the meeting and exchange between the parties
Japanese delegation from the International Organization for Human Resource Cultivation and Encouragement (iForce)
Innovative Organization for Human Resource Cultivation and Encouragement (iForce) aims to promote economic development of developing countries, promotion of international mutual understanding and the sound development of society and industry in Japan, thereby widely contributing to public benefit.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an implementing agency of Japanese official development aid (ODA) for the purpose of supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.