Ho Chi Minh City, 20 June 2016: Nguyen Kim today announced the commencement of its “Appreciation Journey – Powering Tomorrow” community program. This follows the company’s prolonged and extensive commitment to Vietnam, and represents a journey throughout the nation to supply new electronic and electrical gear to families and schools in need.

With the support and collaboration of the Primary Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam and local governments, the “Appreciation Journey – Powering Tomorrow” will contribute to Vietnam elementary education through the building of electronic libraries as well as assisting the needy families of excellent students.

This will see Nguyen Kim will sponsor electronic equipment in the libraries of 21 primary schools with limited facilities, and are located in provinces where Nguyen Kim Stores operate. This represents the second time Nguyen Kim has worked with these schools, having previously sponsored water purification systems in 2015. Nguyen Kim CSR programs help create better conditions for students living in underprivileged areas to help them access improved learning environments.  In addition to this, Nguyen Kim will give away 21 consumer electronics packages including essential items such as electric cookers, fans and so forth for needy families of excellent students.

The electronic libraries donated by Nguyen Kim are expected to serve millions of primary students over generations nationally. From now on, students will have chance to access and to explore the vast world of knowledge from computer systems, courtesy of the new TV LED at each school.

Ms. Tran Thi Tham, Deputy Director of Primary Education Department said: “The Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam deeply appreciates this kind contribution from Nguyen Kim and Central Group Vietnam for primary students. We are all ready to accompany with the program to set up more electronic libraries and high-tech classrooms, water purification systems which will then bring better learning environment for schools in rural and underprivileged areas.”

Mrs. Trinh Thi Le Hang, Head Master of Dinh An Primary school, Binh Duong Province shared that, “We would like to give a big thank you to Nguyen Kim, a member of Central Group Vietnam for providing this very practical support for schools like ours. Last year, the water purification systems funded by Nguyen Kim brought clean water to ensure the health of the students at our school. Today, we are appreciating the continued support with our new electronic library that helps to support both teachers and students. We thank Nguyen Kim for its great contributions and wish them the best in their plans for growth in the future.”

Further aiming to show its appreciation for loyal customers of Nguyen Kim, the retailer will make a journey across the country to provide free after-sale service and maintenance for electronic products at 21 Nguyen Kim Stores nationwide. Additionally, Nguyen Kim offered 50 per cent discounts on replacement for parts and components.  The company also had an array of fun and entertaining activities for customer set up weekly in the centers. This activity is to show appreciation to the loyal customers of Nguyen Kim

 “The project has been proven the commitment of Nguyen Kim – a member of Central Group Vietnam – to giving back to communities and a dedication to improving the quality of life of the people of Vietnam. This business principle applies in all of the business activities of our management board, of our employees, of our business units and of our local business partners. We specifically focus on education and Vietnamese children.  Children are the flag bearers of the nation’s future and Nguyen Kim is recognizing that with this program”, said Philippe Broianigo, Chief Executive Officer of Central Group Vietnam.

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 NGUYEN KIM TRADING COMPANY

With over 20 years of development, Nguyen Kim has become the largest retailer in Vietnam. The achievement thanks to the support and loyalty of customers. And now, this is the right time for Nguyen Kim to express our gratitude and appreciation to customers through after-sales service and the supports for needy school and people.

Officially became a strategic partner of Central Group since 2015, Nguyen Kim and Central Group relentless fulfill commitment to improve quality of life of Vietnamese citizen.

In 2015, Nguyen Kim Trading Company successfully held a community program named “Clean Water for Kids” to sponsor water purification system for primary schools in Vietnam rural areas, where water scarcity was popular. The program provided clean water to children in rural areas, brought joys and dreams into a bright future, supported the disadvantaged, so that children would have more confidence and further efforts in life.