Techcombank honored at WeChoice Awards 2024

Techcombank has become the only representative in the banking industry to be honored as 'Strong Unit' at the WeChoice Awards 2024 Gala.

Techcombank honored at WeChoice Awards 2024. Photo: Techcombank

The WeChoice Awards 2024 that Techcombank achieved aims to honor businesses that are constantly developing their operations and expanding the influence of businesses in particular, and Vietnam in general, to the world, building a strong image of Vietnam in the eyes of Vietnamese people and international friends. WeChoice Awards, held since 2014, is an annual award honoring individuals, organizations, events, products and projects that have a positive impact on the community. After 10 years, Wechoice has become an outstanding cultural event, continuing to bring kindness, human values, positive spirit and influential stories of Vietnamese people closer to the public. In 2024, the award continues to affirm its role as a bridge between the public and organizations and businesses, creating a driving force to promote sustainable values ​​in society. In the category "Strong Vietnamese Unit", Techcombank received strong support from the community thanks to its continuous efforts in accompanying customers, businesses and society. Techcombank continues its journey of inspiring Vietnam to reach out to the world. With the theme "That's my Vietnam", Techcombank brought the story of a bank that is constantly developing and making positive contributions to the community and the country. Thereby contributing to building the image of a strong and powerful Vietnam in the eyes of international friends. Established in 1993 - the time when the entire Vietnamese banking industry, together with the whole country, entered the challenging Doi Moi process. From the first days of its establishment, with a charter capital of only 20 billion VND, Techcombank has gradually transformed itself, rising to become a leading private bank with total pre-tax profit in the last 3 years reaching over 3 billion USD. CASA balance has always been among the leading banks and maintained a decade of steady profit growth of nearly 40%/year. Techcombank not only plays a pioneering role in the financial sector but also focuses on implementing social responsibility. In 2024, the bank continued to successfully organize community events such as the Marathon in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, attracting tens of thousands of athletes to participate, thereby encouraging the spirit of healthy living and encouraging each individual to contribute steps "for a superior Vietnam". The bank also made a strong impression with its role as co-organizer of the concert "Anh trai vu ngan cong gai", bringing a creative music space, not only creating a "playground" for the audience but also integrating educational messages about the trend of personal financial management in the era of Automatic Profit. By renewing familiar works, Techcombank has contributed to inspiring and encouraging customers to constantly seek more outstanding and creative ways, to excel together. Commitment to sustainable development

Aiming for sustainable development, Techcombank has integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) values ​​into its business strategy. Photo: Techcombank

Aiming at sustainable development, Techcombank has integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) values ​​into its business strategy. The bank continues to pioneer the issuance of green bonds, financing more than VND16.4 trillion for renewable energy, sustainable transport and green agriculture projects in the first 9 months of 2024 - much higher than the same period in 2023. Techcombank also cooperated with Gaia to implement a series of actions to plant and manage 31,850 new trees in degraded upstream forests. These new trees have been and are being planted in Vietnam's most important nature reserves, contributing to the realization of the Government's goal of planting 1 billion trees. In addition, the bank has launched the Techcombank Visa Eco credit card - a tool to help customers measure the carbon footprint of transactions, raising awareness of environmental protection. This initiative has made Techcombank the first bank in Vietnam to be honored at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024, recognizing its significant contributions to building a sustainable future and demonstrating a strong commitment to ESG activities. Techcombank prioritizes more than VND 205 billion for social security activities. Of which, the amount that Techcombank supports the program "Joining hands to eliminate temporary, dilapidated houses nationwide in 2025" under the Prime Minister's directive is up to VND 100 billion. With the spirit of "Being better every day", Techcombank continues to invest in a comprehensive digitalization strategy, expanding the financial ecosystem to optimize and personalize every customer experience. Techcombank's success not only reflects the bank's own efforts but also symbolizes the strong development of the private economic sector in Vietnam. With active support from the Government, private sector enterprises such as Techcombank have had the opportunity to break through, affirm their role and contribute to building the economy, stabilizing social security to bring the country into a new era - the era of national growth. Source: https://tuoitre.vn/techcombank-duoc-vinh-danh-tai-wechoice-awards-2024-20250114212111314.htm