The series of events – Olympic, Town Hall, and Year End Party 2023 of Coteccons Group marked a transformative journey. Starting with the Olympic event that highlighted a strong sports spirit, followed by the Town Hall as an opportunity to gather, evaluate, and set the global development direction with the theme “All for the Next – Breaking Boundaries. Going Global.” The journey concluded with the Year End Party, where Coteccons Group celebrated with a wide range of emotions and unforgettable memories in a lively and positively charged atmosphere.
COTECCONS OLYMPIC 2023: A DISPLAY OF COTECCONS – UNICONS IDENTITY
On the morning of January 12, 2024, the Opening Ceremony of the Coteccons Olympic 2023 took place at Dai Yen Multipurpose Stadium in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. The event kicked off with a parade of 19 teams with nearly 2,000 members from Coteccons – Unicons. This year, the fierce competition across 9 events including badminton, shuttlecock kicking, table tennis, football, running, swimming, foosball, tug-of-war, and sack jumping attracted hundreds of athletes from various departments and construction sites within the company, delivering thrilling matches and emotional moments.
With the slogan “All for The Next,” Coteccons Olympic 2023 encouraged the spirit of moving forward and breaking personal limits. Coteccons Olympic 2023 was marked by an ever-burning sports spirit and a strong determination to overcome limits. This special sports playground provided an opportunity for nearly 2,000 Coteccons – Unicons members to reunite, interact, and bond. After a year of “working hard” in the office and on construction sites, this was the time to “play hard,” indulge in their passions, and seek out the deserved champions of Coteccons – Unicons 2023.
Mr. Bolat Duisenov, Chairman of the Board, led the torch relay for the athletes.
COTECCONS TOWN HALL 2023: HONORING OUTSTANDING TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS
The year 2023 witnessed the flourishing spirit of innovation and the aspiration to make a difference at Coteccons – Unicons. Amidst many challenges and upheavals, Coteccons – Unicons is writing new chapters through continuous creativity and development, forming a solid foundation for future successes. Coteccons – Unicons not only built great projects but also created a strong community where each member can grow and reach new heights.
The slogan “OWN IT” was a significant hallmark for Coteccons – Unicons in 2023. Here, “OWN IT” is not just a slogan, but a mindset and a way of living. It means taking ownership of actions, work, responsibilities, challenges, opportunities, initiatives, and differing opinions without needing someone to push, without pretending to agree, or fearing confrontation when work demands speed. This is the foundation of “Self-Mastery” and “Ownership” that unleashes the boundless potential of everyone, striving toward a “Dream Team.” The ‘Own It’ culture not only motivates but also empowers us to overcome all challenges and achieve great success.
The 2023 Coteccons – Unicons Trophy was once again designed in the shape of an eagle’s wing, symbolizing strength and freedom, the stronger the storm, the higher the eagle soars. Combining materials like concrete and mica, the trophy not only represents the construction site and office but also symbolizes unity and harmony in building a “dream team” that looks in one direction, leading Coteccons – Unicons to rise and expand its future globally. The trophy’s new design this year also encourages each individual to reach new heights, broaden their horizons, and transcend national borders to achieve international stature.
Awards such as The Best Warrior, Project Manager of the Year, Employee of the Year, and The Best Team of the Year were given to individuals, departments, and construction sites that achieved outstanding performance over the past year, honoring contributions not only from a single person but also the synergy of a strong collective.
If we look deeper into each awarded prize, we will see that the ‘The Best Team of The Year’ award, given to the IT and Tender Departments, is a clear demonstration of the “OWN IT” spirit – daring to act and take responsibility. The IT team worked tirelessly to restore systems in the fight against hacker attacks, keeping our technology infrastructure safe and stable. Meanwhile, the Tender team worked day and night to secure multi-billion-dollar projects for the company.
Departments, construction sites, and individuals took turns receiving their trophies and the titles of Outstanding Team and Outstanding Individual.
Once again, Coteccons – Unicons gathered to honor and congratulate the outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled in completing their tasks and achieving significant milestones on the journey of marking Coteccons – Unicons on the international map.
COTECCONS TOWN HALL 2023: TAKING STEPS – BREAKING BOUNDARIES – TOWARDS A GLOBAL FUTURE
The Town Hall opened with a presentation by Mr. Bolat Duisenov, Chairman of Coteccons, who shared insights into the mindset and responsibility of Coteccons – Unicons as leaders in the construction industry. He highlighted the numerous challenges in Vietnam’s construction sector, encouraging Coteccons – Unicons members to boldly confront and change them. These challenges come with great opportunities that can only be seized through creativity and consistency. He also envisioned Coteccons’ future as a company that is “Humanitarian – Buildtech – B2C – A Global Company – A Team with a Shared Vision.”
In the second presentation, Mr. Vo Hoang Lam, CEO of Coteccons, provided an overview of the remarkable achievements Coteccons – Unicons accomplished in 2023. He emphasized the importance of “Sales Mode” and “Empowerment” as key factors driving the company’s growth.
Mr. Lam proudly shared the relentless efforts from various departments and construction sites that significantly contributed to the company’s overall success. He highlighted the important projects won recently, with new contract values totaling over VND 18,000 billion, showcasing Coteccons – Unicons’ stability and strong growth in the construction market.
Additionally, Mr. Lam introduced the awards Coteccons received from society and the community, emphasizing the recognition of the company’s contributions to community and social development.
Particularly, Mr. Lam highlighted the significance of 2024, calling it a breakthrough moment where Coteccons needs to shine and continue pursuing the 5-year strategic plan set forth. He encouraged every individual at Coteccons – Unicons to be proud and proactive, stating that each person will decide for themselves whether they become history makers or mere listeners of history. He concluded by sharing Coteccons’ dream of reaching out globally, promising an exciting and successful future awaiting Coteccons – Unicons.
In the third presentation, Ms. Nguyen Trinh Thuy Trang, Chief of Internal Affairs at Coteccons, shared insights into the talent activation policies for 2023. Ms. Trang started by emphasizing Coteccons’ recruitment principles and sent a strong message to her colleagues: do not let self-imposed barriers hinder our progress.
She warned about the potential negative influences from the surrounding environment and encouraged everyone to seek communication with successful, kind people to grow together. Ms. Trang proposed a model of talent elitism, with a broad vision of the importance of people in every aspect of the business. She described the lifecycle of each company’s development and stressed the necessity of maintaining and promoting creativity and innovation at every stage of business growth. Ms. Trang concluded by giving examples of successful cases globally when becoming global citizens, supporting Coteccons’ intention to expand internationally in the future.
In the fourth presentation, Mr. Tran Van Lam, CEO of Unicons, offered a comprehensive view of the company’s aspiration to expand globally. Mr. Lam took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of entering new markets, especially in Europe. He shared historical lessons from markets in Asia and Vietnam, hoping to draw valuable experiences to apply when stepping into the international market. Mr. Lam particularly highlighted the great potential in the Ukrainian market and encouraged his team to seize the opportunity if they are ready and capable. He expressed the determination and strategic vision of Unicons in expanding business scale and reshaping the company’s image on the global stage.
Finally, as usual, a Q&A session was held to answer the questions and concerns of employees about the company. During this interactive segment, employees raised many enthusiastic questions, reflecting their curiosity and special interest in important aspects of the company. One of the initial questions revolved around the program sponsoring overseas studies, where the leadership clarified the criteria and conditions for employees to access this valuable support.
Following this, questions related to the company’s operations plan in New York were answered by Mr. Bolat Duisenov and Mr. Lam, emphasizing market research for projects in New York, from basic construction to MEP and other areas, while highlighting the crucial factor of job opportunities for engineers.
A question about the differences between Coteccons and Unicons when going global was posed to better understand the strategies and priorities during international expansion. The leadership shared the focus on human resources and the capability to execute EPC contracts, providing solutions and strategies to enhance the international competitiveness of both Coteccons and Unicons.
Finally, the question of publicly announcing the annual top 20% talent group, a crucial factor in promoting competition and creativity within the organization, was addressed. The list will be published, and the top 20% talent group will always be subject to competition over time.
The Q&A session created a positive atmosphere, fostering interaction between the leadership and employees, helping everyone better understand the strategy and goals of Coteccons – Unicons for 2023 and the global future.
COTECCONS YEAR END PARTY 2023 – AN EXPLOSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Coteccons Year End Party, continuing with the theme “All for the Next – Breaking Boundaries. Going Global,” was held in a grand and lively event space, delivering unforgettable moments for all Coteccons – Unicons members.
This year, the Coteccons Year End Party was not just a grand music feast but also a gathering of creative talents. On stage, the Leadership team and Coteccons – Unicons’ in-house talents performed classic acts that showcased their innovation and skills. They completely transformed, from diligent site supervisors to shining stars on stage.
The sense of enthusiasm and excitement from the hardworking hours at the construction sites was transformed into vibrant, fiery moments on stage. Coteccons – Unicons is not just a construction company but a diverse team of talents, proving that ‘work hard – play hard’ is not just a slogan but a way of life for each member.
Images of performances by Coteccons – Unicons Leadership and employees At Coteccons, everyone is a colorful piece that creates the big picture named Coteccons – Unicons. They wholeheartedly embrace their youth, create unique marks together, continuously train and develop, ready to break through limitations to reach new horizons ahead, and continue their journey together to conquer new lands in 2024.
