The Only Bank Honored for “Outstanding Progress in Corporate Governance”
At the 2025 Vietnam Listed Company Awards (VLCA), OCB excelled among over 500 listed companies on both stock exchanges, securing a spot in the Top 50 finalists across three categories: Annual Report, Corporate Governance, and Sustainable Development Report. It became the only bank to receive the “Outstanding Progress in Corporate Governance” award in the mid-cap group.
The judging panel highly praised OCB‘s strategic shift from “compliance-driven governance” to “value-driven governance.” This transformation is evident through numerous innovations in its governance system, such as early disclosure of meeting materials and critical information to allow shareholders ample time for review, pre-general meeting shareholder consultations, transparent criteria for selecting board members, and enhanced reporting quality by eliminating redundancies and focusing on core content.
Mr. Lê Đăng Khoa – Director of Corporate Banking Division at OCB receiving the award at VLCA 2025
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Notably, 2025 marked the year VLCA updated and enhanced its evaluation criteria, setting a higher bar for participating companies. Stricter requirements were introduced for board independence, committee effectiveness, transparency in related-party transactions, and conflict-of-interest management, compelling companies to improve comprehensively across structures and operations. This evolution aligns VLCA with global advanced assessment models, underscoring OCB‘s exceptional performance in meeting these standards.
Securing a Double Win as a Top 10 Sustainable Business in Vietnam
Alongside its governance achievements, OCB was honored as a Top 10 Sustainable Business in Vietnam – Commerce and Services category at the 2025 CSI Awards, organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). This marks the second consecutive year OCB has been recognized by the judging panel, highlighting its significant progress on its development journey.
The CSI index comprises 145 indicators across seven sections, divided into Basic (87 indicators) and Advanced (58 indicators) levels, assessing economic, governance, social, and environmental aspects. Unlike previous years, CSI 2025 emphasizes shifting from “compliance” to “innovation” in sustainable practices, viewing it as a long-term competitive advantage for businesses.
Surpassing nearly 600 companies and undergoing three rounds of independent evaluation by a council from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, Ministry of Home Affairs, VIOD, CERED, Deloitte Vietnam, EPRO, OneStep, VNEEC, and the Enterprise Forum Magazine, OCB‘s inclusion in the Top 10 Sustainable Businesses demonstrates its fulfillment of stringent requirements. This achievement reflects the bank’s consistent ESG performance and reinforces its commitment to integrating sustainability into its business strategy, solidifying its leadership in green finance in Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyễn Bá Ngọc – Director of Large Corporate and Investment Banking Division at OCB receiving the award at CSI 2025
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OCB is recognized as a pioneer in establishing a sustainable development strategy. In 2025, amidst economic fluctuations, OCB remained steadfast in implementing its strategy by developing green financial products and policies to support SMEs, WSMEs, and startups. The bank also focused on enhancing its governance system, improving ESG risk management, and increasing transparency in sustainability reporting and disclosures.
“These prestigious awards are a testament to OCB‘s efforts in building a transparent and responsible governance model – a crucial foundation for long-term growth and value creation for partners, communities, and society,” shared an OCB representative.
OCB consistently making its mark on the sustainable development journey
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Recently, OCB became an official member of the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, reaffirming its commitment to a comprehensive green transformation and expanding its multi-stakeholder ecosystem in green finance.
Moving forward, OCB is dedicated to effectively executing its development strategy to become one of Vietnam’s Top 5 private commercial banks. By strengthening stakeholder collaboration, mobilizing resources, adopting best practices in ESG governance, and ensuring sustainable business operations, OCB aims to align its growth with the interests of customers, shareholders, and the economy.
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Unlocking Global Capital: Elevating Corporate Governance for International Investment Appeal
On December 5, 2025, the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) hosted its 8th Annual Forum (AF8) under the theme: “Breakthrough Board of Directors: Reaching Regional Heights, Building Trust and Reputation in the Capital Market.”
Experts Converge at World Tea Fest to Discuss Tea’s Role as a Bridge for Health, Culture, Dialogue, Education, and Community Prosperity
On the morning of December 6th, as part of the International Tea Festival 2025, the Tea Summit took place at Tea Resort Prenn in Da Lat, bringing together professors, artists, association presidents, and renowned domestic and international experts. The discussion sessions offered multifaceted perspectives, ranging from culture and economics to in-depth research, contributing to shaping the future development strategy of Vietnam’s tea industry.
Sacombank Joins Elite Group of 30+ Enterprises in VNCG50, Validating International Governance Standards
Sacombank’s achievement of the VNCG50 certification, a benchmark for corporate governance excellence among listed companies in Vietnam, is a significant milestone, especially as the bank navigates its restructuring phase. This recognition underscores Sacombank’s unwavering commitment to enhancing operational quality and strengthening its governance framework in alignment with international standards.
VinaCapital Chief Economist: Vietnam’s Economic Growth Peak Expected by Mid-2026
Vietnam harnesses the synergy of intrinsic economic drivers and institutional reform efforts, creating robust opportunities for breakthrough growth. However, to materialize foreign capital inflows and reduce capital costs, elevating corporate governance standards to international best practices is imperative.
Global Capital Flows Prioritize Markets with Transparency and Strong Governance
FTSE Russell’s upgrade of Vietnam to secondary emerging market status marks a pivotal phase of growth, demanding heightened transparency and governance. While progress has been made, the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard reveals Vietnam still lags behind regional leaders. As global capital increasingly favors transparent economies, elevating governance standards has become a critical strategy for Vietnamese businesses to seize new opportunities.
