SeABank honored as “Most Socially Responsible Bank Vietnam 2026” for outstanding community initiatives

The award recognizes SeABank’s outstanding contributions in integrating business with social responsibility, while reflecting the growing trend of sustainable development in the financial industry, where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards go beyond commitments and are increasingly measured by their tangible impact on communities and society.

According to the Organizing Committee, SeABank was honored for its clear sustainable development orientation, demonstrated through the integration of ESG standards into its operational strategy. A representative of Global Business Magazine commented: “SeABank has demonstrated a strong and consistent commitment to social responsibility by aligning its sustainable development goals with core business activities, thereby creating meaningful and positive impacts for the community. Its dedicated and forward-looking banking approach makes SeABank deserving of this recognition in 2026.”

Rather than organizing fragmented initiatives, SeABank has pursued a long-term and focused social responsibility strategy, implemented nationwide and aligned with specific social needs. To date, the Bank’s total community contributions have exceeded VND 260 billion.

One of the Bank’s notable community initiatives is supporting the construction and renovation of homes for poor and near-poor households, helping them secure stable housing, gradually improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of returning to poverty in disadvantaged areas. such as Hoa Binh (Phu Tho), Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang, etc. As of 2025, SeABank has supported the construction and renovation of nearly 1,800 homes nationwide, with total funding exceeding VND 80 billion.

At the same time, SeABank places special emphasis on educational promotion through scholarship programs for underprivileged students, focusing on long-term rather than short-term support. Established in 2015, the Dreams Nurturing Fund (SeADreams) stands as a clear testament to the Bank’s commitment to accompanying underprivileged yet high-achieving students throughout their studies until completing high school, instead of providing one-time assistance. By 2025, the Foundation had sponsored a total of 219 students, of whom 74 had graduated from high school and continued higher education. The monthly scholarship support has been increased to VND 1.5 million per student since 2025, along with a one-time startup scholarship awarded to each student after graduation, empowering them for the next stage of life. After more than a decade, the Foundation has granted over VND 15 billion in scholarships to students. Long-term scholarship support throughout multiple academic years has enabled students to pursue their education and broaden their future opportunities.

In addition to social welfare and educational promotion, SeABank has also actively implemented community support initiatives in response to natural disasters and floods. Notably, the Bank contributed VND 3 billion to support Northern Vietnam in recovering from Typhoon Yagi (Storm No. 3) in 2024, and provided nearly VND 6.5 billion for post-disaster recovery efforts across Central and Northern provinces in 2025. Relief, recovery, and community support programs for affected localities were carried out promptly, demonstrating the Bank’s companionship with society during challenging periods. At the same time, with the aim of restoring barren hills, especially forests damaged by natural disasters, SeABank has planted and gifted more than one million trees in provinces such as Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, Long An, etc.

The Bank has continuously expanded its sustainable initiatives, focusing on education, social welfare, and support for vulnerable groups through multiple annual programs such as SeABankers for Children, Spring of Love, Day of Love, Citizens’ Week, and more. Remarkably, after 10 years of implementation, the SeABankers for Children program has been carried out across nearly 30 provinces and cities, delivering more than 10,000 gifts and educational support to over 5,000 children, while helping build, renovate, and equip more than 30 schools in remote and underprivileged areas.

Notably, many of SeABank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs have received the enthusiastic participation of employees across the system. This not only mobilizes greater resources for community initiatives, but also contributes to fostering a community-centered corporate culture, integrating business with social responsibility, and creating a positive impact from within the organization.

The “Most Socially Responsible Bank Vietnam 2026” award is not only a recognition of SeABank’s community initiatives, but also reflects the Bank’s approach to building a balanced development strategy between business performance and social value. It also serves as one of the key foundations for SeABank to further affirm its sustainable development orientation in the coming period.