Japfa among the best companies to work for in Asia

Presented annually by HR Asia magazine, the award honours firms with exemplary human resources (HR) strategies, robust talent growth initiatives, and a supportive workplace culture. This year’s offering drew participation from more than 600 businesses in Vietnam, highlighting the growing emphasis on fostering diverse, inclusive, and high-performing work environments.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, including employee surveys and in-depth interviews between the company’s leadership and an expert judging panel, Japfa Vietnam stood out with exceptional scores in the Total Engagement Assessment Model, or T.E.A.M., framework.

Pham Van Tuan, head of HR and General Affairs, Japfa Vietnam, said, “As part of our comprehensive transformation in 2025, we are committed to building a One Vietnam Team culture that promotes unity and fairness. This award recognises our efforts in harnessing the strength of a diverse workforce and advancing a corporate culture that strives for mutual prosperity.”

According to Tuan, over 60 per cent of Japfa’s workforce has been with the company for more than five years, reflecting its strong appeal and stable working environment, where workforce turnover is typically high.

To achieve this, Japfa implements a comprehensive total rewards system, encompassing competitive salaries, attractive bonuses, extensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Each element is designed to align with the company’s strategic objectives while addressing employees’ personal needs, encouraging long-term commitment.

Japfa’s learning and development courses cover technical training, project management, and leadership programmes.

Employee engagement is further enhanced through activities such as team-building activities annual health check-ups, sports events, and a safe, supportive work environment. The Japfa Grow initiative recently awarded 130 scholarships worth VND500 million ($200,000) to children of workers facing financial difficulties.

With nearly 6,000 employees working across its feed mills, livestock farms, and offices, Japfa focuses heavily on training and internal career progression to help staff build sustainable careers. Japfa’s learning and development courses span technical skills, project management, and leadership programmes, supported by the Journex online platform to foster continuous learning and enhance workforce capabilities.

In the labour market, Japfa has consistently been recognised as a top employer, ranking among the Top 10 Employers of Choice in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries and the Top 100 Employers of Choice in Vietnam, as voted by CareerViet.

Japfa is expanding training initiatives to strengthen employees’ technical skills and attract talent aligned with its growth strategy. The workforce is equipped with modern production knowledge and adaptive capabilities to respond to market developments efficiently.

Since entering Vietnam in 1996, Japfa has grown into a major player in livestock farming and animal feed production. The company operates eight feed mills, works with more than 1,400 farms, and manages the Japfa Best food retail chain.

Japfa Vietnam assists in typhoon recovery efforts Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Japfa Vietnam) has reached out to customers and partners in northern provinces affected by Storm Yagi.

Japfa Vietnam serves nutrition to 1,500 children to year-end Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd. will organise the ‘Nutrition Meal’ initiative for students in Hoa Binh province in December following its successful implementation in Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong.

Japfa Vietnam aids livestock farmers in disease prevention Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Japfa Vietnam), in early November, initiated a programme to donate 10,000 litres of disinfectant to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Departments, households, and industrial farmers.

Japfa Vietnam shares strategy to accompany customers in 2025 During the National Customer Conference held on February 13 and 17 in Dalat and Ninh Binh province, Clemens Tan, general director of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Japfa Vietnam), reaffirmed the company’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience.

Japfa Vietnam donates 8,000 chickens to farmers in Dong Nai Japfa Vietnam has donated 8,000 chickens to farmers in the southern province of Dong Nai, showing the company’s commitment to providing high-quality products to the market, while supporting disadvantaged farmers.