The award presented to BIDV affirms the bank's relentless efforts and innovative breakthroughs in supporting, accompanying, and comprehensively meeting the needs of women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs).

The award ceremony was part of the “Journey Toward Equality and Prosperity and UN Women WEPs Awards 2024" event, organized by UN Women and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Mrs. Pham Thi Van Khanh, Head of BIDV’s Corporate Banking represents the bank to receive the award

At the ceremony, Mrs. Pham Thi Van Khanh, Head of BIDV's Corporate Banking, shared:

Recognizing that WSMEs are entities requiring attention and priority for development, BIDV has proactively implemented a variety of financial and non-financial solutions over the years. These efforts aim to provide a solid foundation for WSMEs to achieve sustainable growth. Accordingly, BIDV supports WSMEs in maximizing added value from bank capital, improving business management capacity, strengthening financial resilience, and accelerating digital transformation to facilitate easier access to digital banking products and services.

Recently, BIDV developed an SMEasy digital platform in both web and mobile app versions to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including WSMEs. This is the first digital platform with a user interface and features specifically designed for women, with the message "Shining with Women-owned SMEs." With comprehensive financial and nonfinancial solutions, SMEasy supports WSMEs in easily accessing banking services, digital transformation solutions, business networking, product promotion through online seminars, and enhancing business management skills through free online courses.

To expand access to capital, enhance capacity, and ensure equality and sustainability for WSMEs, BIDV has actively participated in and contributed to programs such as: seminars on gender equality, promoting women's advancement for happiness and success; forums supporting women-owned businesses' participation in the supply chain through sustainable development tools; the Digital Transition Program for Women Entrepreneurs, along with launching a cybersecurity handbook for female leaders; and campaigns advocating for gender equality.

BIDV's continuous efforts to accompany WSMEs are clear evidence of the bank's strong commitment and long-term development strategy towards women entrepreneurs. They also reflect BIDV’s responsibility in promoting sustainable development and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the business community.