Panasonic started its first business activities in Vietnam in 1950s, aiming to contribute to Vietnam society through activities ranging from R&D, Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution to Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). Panasonic Vietnam (PV) is the first 100% foreign invested company to assume the role of the country headquarter in Vietnam. As of July 2013, Panasonic Vietnam Group comprises of eight companies including Panasonic Vietnam and its sales division of Panasonic Sales Vietnam (PSV), Panasonic Research & Development Center Vietnam (PRDCV), five manufacturing companies including Panasonic AVC Networks Vietnam (PAVCV), Panasonic Appliances Vietnam (PAPVN), Panasonic System Networks Vietnam (PSNV), Panasonic Electronic Devices Vietnam (PESVN), Panasonic Eco Solutions Vietnam (PESVN), and the Panasonic Insurance Service Vietnam (PISVN). The Group currently employs a total workforce of about 8,000 people. In Vietnam, Panasonic is one among those enterprises that place great emphasis on social activities surrounding education and environment.