SeABank is presented 3 international awards by Global Banking & Finance Review

25/09/2014

Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) is honorably presented 3 ruputable international awards: “Best Bank for Project Financing 2014”, Best Co-branded Credit Card 2014” by Global Banking & Finance Review (GBAF – United Kingdom). Especially, Ms. Lê Thu Thủy – SeABank Board of Directors Standing Vice Chairman is also honored “Best Young Banking Leader Vietnam 2014” by GBAF.

Global Banking & Finance Review (GBAF) – a leading United Kingdom-based finance forum has named SeABank “Best Bank for Project Financing 2014” thanks to its non-stop and outstanding endeavors in providing trade finance service to local enterprises. Several typical trade finance projects are the financing of 100% of cost for the purchase of 1 Airbus A321 aircraft by Vietnam Airlines Corporation; Co-financing of USD 150 million for oil and gas exploration Project at block 10&11-1 offshore Vietnam and co-financing of USD 200 million for Algeria Project Block 433a & 416b invested by PetroVietnam Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP); Lending of VND 500 billion for “Cat Bi international airport expansion” project; Co-financing of USD 158.7 million for project “Purchase of 400 feet of water self-elevating drilling rig” invested by PV Drilling Oversea (PVD); Finance of VND 127 billion for project “Increase of LPG station capacity in Đình Vũ - Hải Phòng” of PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas), etc.

In addition to the award in terms of trade finance, SeABank is also presented “Best Co-branded Credit Card 2014” for its MobiFone – SeABank Visa co-branded card. This is the first “2 in 1” smart banking card having VISA brand in Vietnam officially launched by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank and MobiFone. The card is issued in both Credit and Debit card. Such card is SeABank’s international card as well as MobiFone Loyalty card, enabling customers to perform e-commerce transactions, cash withdrawal and payment for goods & services at millions of ATMs and POSs having VISA logo globally. Furthermore, customers are eligible to attractive privileges from professional services frequently offered by SeABank, Mobifone and their partners.

Especially, as announced by Global Banking & Finance Review, Ms. Lê Thu Thủy - SeABank Board of Directors Standing Vice Chairman has been voted “Best Young Banking Leader Vietnam 2014” thanks to her efforts and values contributed to the development of SeABank in particular and the banking industry in general. Prior to this award, Ms. Lê Thu Thủy had been honored “Typical Young Entrepreneur Vietnam 2014” by Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association.

“SeABank is very excited upon the receipt of the three notable awards given by Global Banking & Finance Review. It is an acknowledgement of the unceasing growth and development of SeABank in trade finance and card service development. SeABank shall pay more endeavors to provide customers with better product and services in the time to come” said Ms. Lê Thu Thủy - SeABank Board of Directors Standing Vice Chairman.

Global Banking and Finance Review is an UK-based reputable online forum for global finance community with over 3 million viewers annually. The forum provides access to independent, valuable financial information for economic leaders and policy makers www.globalbankingandinance.com.