HANOI, Vietnam – 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 award 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 significant contributions to the state budget and socio-economic development.
The ceremony was attended by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who congratulated Nguyen Thi Nga, BRG Group, and SeABank. He expressed hope that they would continue advancing their vision, determination, and pioneering spirit in contributing to Vietnam’s economic growth. In response, 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.”
BRG Group, founded by Nguyen Thi Nga, is Vietnam’s leading private multi-sector economic and services group. It provides high-quality products across key sectors, including real estate, golf, hospitality and tourism, retail, banking and finance, manufacturing and trading, and services. The group currently employs more than 22,000 people nationwide. BRG Group partners with international names such as Hilton, Marriott International, IHG, Accor, and Sumitomo Corporation to bring global governance and service standards to Vietnam. It also pioneers in the golf industry with 10 international-standard golf courses, collaborating with world-leading designers like Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. Furthermore, BRG 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 for many consecutive years and among the Top 10 most reputable private JSC banks in Vietnam. 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/.
The recognition of Nguyen Thi Nga and the awards to BRG Group and SeABank highlight the growing role of Vietnam’s private sector in driving economic development and enhancing the country’s international standing. These honors not only celebrate past achievements but also signal the government’s support for businesses that contribute to sustainable growth and social progress. As Vietnam continues to integrate into the global economy, the contributions of such enterprises and leaders will be crucial in shaping its future prosperity.
