HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
-- Robert Walters opens new Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh's central business district
-- Ho Chi Minh office to focus on permanent recruitment in the areas of accounting & finance, banking & financial services, human resources as well as sales & marketing
Robert Walters PLC (LSE: RWA), one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies, announced today the expansion of its Asian network with a new office in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
After successfully launching the Beijing and Seoul offices last year, Robert Walters' new operations in Ho Chi Minh city continued the Group's growth strategy in Asia, in response to an increasing demand from both clients and candidates for specialist and international recruitment services in the Vietnam market.
"As an international recruitment firm, we have the ability to tap into a global database of candidates who are looking to return to Vietnam as well as foreign talent who will consider a posting there," Mark Ellwood, Managing Director (Asia ex. Japan & Korea) said. "We have been requested on many occasions to service the Vietnamese market from overseas but now that we have opened a local office, we will be able to provide more dedicated service to a wider network of clients and candidates. We are excited to be opening another office in Asia as we look to build our Asian network of offices, which is the fastest growing region of the Group."
Rupali Edekar, Country Manager for Robert Walters Vietnam commented: "Robert Walters is excited to enter the Vietnam market and hopes to fill the void in the middle to senior level specialist recruitment space, especially within the commerce finance and sales and marketing sectors. We aim to offer a unique style of professional recruitment and industry expertise in Vietnam through leveraging on our global presence and strong brand. Robert Walters Vietnam will strive to provide the best career opportunities to Vietnamese candidates both locally and internationally."
Located at the Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon, this newest Robert Walters office is strategically located in the heart of the central business district.
Robert Walters Vietnam specialises in placing candidates on a permanent in the following specialities: accounting & finance, banking & financial services, human resources as well as sales & marketing.
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters is an award-winning business and one of the leading international recruitment consultancies. The Group has a network of 43 offices spanning 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Continental Europe, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and Brazil. For more information about Robert Walters Vietnam, please visit www.robertwalters.com.vn .
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Robert Walters Vietnam
#1403, 14 Fl, Kumho Asiana Plaza
39 Le Duan Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84-8-3520-7900
Fax: +84-8-3520-7901
Email: hochiminh@robertwalters.com.vn
For further information or interview requests, please contact:
Rupali Edekar
Country Manager (Vietnam)
Email: rupali.edekar@robertwalters.com.vn
Tel: +84-8-3520-7900
Fiona Cheong
Editorial & PR Specialist (Asia ex. Japan & Korea)
Email: fiona.cheong@robertwalters.com.sg
Tel: +65-6228-5313
