HANOI, Vietnam — Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group and Standing Vice Chairwoman of SeABank’s Board of Directors, has been awarded the title of Labor Hero in the Renewal Period by General Secretary cum President To Lam.

The honor recognizes Nga’s outstanding achievements in labor, creativity, and service to Vietnam. BRG Group and SeABank also each received a First-class Labor Medal for their significant contributions to the state budget and the country’s socio-economic development.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the ceremony and congratulated Nga, BRG Group, and SeABank. He expressed the hope that they would continue to advance their vision, determination, and pioneering spirit in support of Vietnam’s economic growth.

In response, Nga said: “We will transform these prestigious honors into concrete actions to expand international relations, promote sustainable development and create greater practical value for our country.”

Founded by Nga, BRG Group is described as Vietnam’s leading private multi-sector economic and services group. Its operations cover real estate, golf, hospitality and tourism, retail, banking and finance, manufacturing and trading, and other services. The group employs more than 22,000 people nationwide.

BRG Group works with international companies including Hilton, Marriott International, IHG, Accor, and Sumitomo Corporation to bring global governance and service standards to Vietnam. It also operates 10 international-standard golf courses and collaborates with leading golf course designers such as Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus.

The group is also involved in preserving and promoting Chu Dau Ceramics, a Vietnamese ceramic tradition dating back nearly 600 years. Artifacts from the tradition are displayed at 46 museums in 32 countries.

SeABank is one of Vietnam’s earliest-established joint stock commercial banks. It 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 has a Ba3 credit rating with a Positive outlook from Moody’s.

To support green finance, financial inclusion, small and medium-sized enterprises, and women-owned businesses, SeABank has mobilized nearly US$1.1 billion from international financial institutions, including IFC, DFC, AIIB, ADB, and others. More information about SeABank is available at

The honors for Nga, BRG Group, and SeABank underscore the role attributed to Vietnam’s private sector in economic development and in strengthening the country’s international standing. They recognize past achievements while reflecting government support for businesses contributing to sustainable growth and social progress. As Vietnam continues integrating into the global economy, such enterprises and leaders are expected to remain important contributors to the country’s development.

Source: Citybuzz