On May 20, 2023, Coteccons organized a training program on business conduct policy, a specialized training course on Vietnam’s anti-corruption regulations and compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and an information security policy. The program is open to all employees of Coteccons and Unicons who are working in the back office and on construction sites across the country.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Lam, Director of Technical & Compliance Division, spent time in the first section discussing “Coteccons’ business conduct policy,” “Policy against sexual harassment,” and “Equality and anti-discrimination policy.” Coteccons is devoted to conducting business honestly and responsibly, and it aims to create a trustworthy and secure working environment, providing equal opportunity for all employees, regardless of race, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other factors.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tra and Mr. Esko Cate, VILAF, followed, both of whom have substantial experience in compliance and anti-corruption concerns. Employees of Coteccons and Unicons got a thorough understanding of Vietnam’s anti-corruption policies as well as compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) during the training session. It not only gives theory but also interactive and includes case studies, assisting employees in understanding how to recognize and prevent potential incidents of corruption.
“Today, businesses in the United States have a need to move and expand their market through Asian countries in general, and especially Vietnam in particular. And they are excited about working together, collaborating with trustworthy partners, and following the same core principles. And Coteccons’ commitment to adhering to and practicing business ethics is the first step toward making Vietnam a more professional location to do business.“, stated Mr. Esko Cate.
Mr. Le Minh Tri, Infrastructure & Network Solutions Specialist of Coteccons Information Technology Department, spoke about “Information Security Policy” at the end of the session. When utilizing information systems, all employees must comprehend and comply with the issued information security regulations and procedures, as well as raise awareness when using resources, assets, and receiving corporate information.
Coteccons believes that honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of what we do. As a result, we always take the initiative to ensure compliance, supporting fair and transparent business practices.
