Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group and Standing Vice Chairwoman of SeABank's Board of Directors, has been conferred the title of Labor Hero in the Renewal Period by General Secretary cum President To Lam. The honor recognizes her outstanding achievements in labor, creativity, and service to the country. In addition, BRG Group and SeABank each received a First-class Labor Medal for their contributions to the state budget and socio-economic development. The awards were presented at a ceremony where National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man congratulated the recipients and expressed hope that they would continue advancing their vision, determination, and pioneering spirit in developing and contributing to Vietnam's economic growth.
This recognition is significant as it highlights the growing role of Vietnam's private sector in driving national economic progress. BRG Group, founded by Nguyen Thi Nga, is Vietnam's leading private multi-sector economic and services group, employing more than 22,000 people nationwide. The Group operates in key sectors including real estate, golf, hospitality and tourism, retail, banking and finance, manufacturing and trading, and services. It partners with international giants such as Hilton, Marriott International, IHG, Accor, and Sumitomo Corporation to bring global governance and service standards to Vietnam. BRG Group also pioneers in the golf industry with 10 international-standard golf courses, collaborating with world-leading names like Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. Furthermore, the Group is dedicated to preserving and promoting Chu Dau Ceramics, a nearly 600-year Vietnamese ceramic tradition with artifacts displayed at 46 museums across 32 countries.
SeABank, one of the earliest-established joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam, has been ranked among the best banks by the State Bank of Vietnam and among the Top 10 most reputable private JSC banks in Vietnam for many consecutive years. The bank serves more than 4.2 million customers and holds a Ba3 credit rating with a Positive outlook from Moody's. To promote green finance and financial inclusion while supporting SMEs and women-owned businesses, SeABank has mobilized nearly US$1.1 billion in funding from international financial institutions, including IFC, DFC, AIIB, ADB, and others. More information about SeABank can be found at https://seabank.com.vn/.
In response to the honors, Labor Hero Nguyen Thi Nga affirmed: "We will transform these prestigious honors into concrete actions to expand international relations, promote sustainable development and create greater practical value for our country." The awards underscore the increasing recognition of private enterprises in Vietnam's socio-economic development and their potential to drive sustainable growth, create jobs, and enhance the country's international integration. For readers and investors, this signals a supportive environment for businesses that align with national development goals and could encourage further investment in Vietnam's private sector.
