"Sao Mai needs to strive for bigger jobs, proving to the world that Vietnamese people can do great things and have global influence," said Mr Le Thanh Thuan, Chairman of Sao Mai Group.
The journey from VND1 billion to VND6,000 billion
Mr Le Thanh Thuan said that with a total initial capital of less than VND1 billion, Sao Mai in the early days in the spring of 1997 encountered many difficulties. At that time, Sao Mai was considered the guinea pig of the model of the first joint stock company of the country.
After two decades, Sao Mai has managed to become among the largest corporations in Vietnam with chartered capital of more than VND6,000 billion, consisting of 16 members with more than 9,000 employees, over 300 party members.
Sao Mai is a pioneer in the application of high technology, taking a leading position in all fields of operation, from real estate, architectural consultancy, construction, financial investment, seafood processing, fish meal processing, fish oil, oil refining, resort services, hospitality, clean energy and labour supplying.
Driven by successes and business philosophies, Sao Mai has set itself new goals and is expected to reap the fruits in the future.
In 2014, Sao Mai Group launched Ranee premium oil, the world's first fatty oil extracted from Pangasius, which attracted the attention of consumers. With this product, Sao Mai has created the rise of fish oil line rich in natural nutrients of DHA treasure in the Mekong. Sao Mai also made Ranee revolutionary in the history of commercial food spices and earning the trust of consumers.
In real estate business, Sao Mai has launched nearly 100 projects, stretching all over the country, with a total investment of over VND20 trillion. High-grade urban areas in An Giang, Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Thanh Hoa, Hoa Binh, Ca Mau, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, etc show its professional and prestige in master planning, modern architectural perspective, modernity, aesthetics and prosperity. Its elegant urban area is located favourably with a full range of projects inside and outside the area to bring great enjoyment for all customers.
In the field of aquaculture and seafood processing, Sao Mai Group has done what many others in the same industry have not done, which is completing closed chain production of Vietnam pangasius. Research Institute of fish breeding, fish feed, high-quality food is important foundation to create a miracle in the fishery sector of Vietnam. The 3F model of Japan is used wisely by Sao Mai, which is oriented towards clean and safe agriculture.
Driven by "how to win friends and influence people" motto for its all activities.
Sao Mai targets to increase the number of employees to 10,000, the turnover to over VND10 trillion, the profits to VND1 trillion by 2020.
The goal is driven by "solidarity and 30 gold principles to win customers' hearts." This is a core value that plays an important role in its sustainable development.
In addition to the solidarity, specialisation and expertise in management are also factors that help Sao Mai succeed and will be a firm launchpad for Sao Mai to develop.
Thanh Hoai
Vietnamese
