Capturing the Moment: A Billionaire’s Song Amidst the August Celebrations

"At the inauguration of the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (Saigon Marina IFC) on August 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao surprised the audience with a rendition of 'The Song of Pac Bo.' Her powerful and unexpected performance of this iconic song left a lasting impression on the flag-waving, flower-filled space celebrating the National Day."

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Vice Chairwoman of HDBank’s Board of Directors, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, not only delivered a speech at the event but also surprised the audience with her performance of a song associated with the revolutionary history of Vietnam. Her singing during the historic August Revolution left a lasting impression on the guests.

Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao performs the song “Tieng Hat Giua Rung Pac Bo” for the guests.

At the ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao shared her insights on the role of the private economic sector. She affirmed that the private sector, in the spirit of Resolution 68, is increasingly demonstrating its pioneering role. The inauguration and commencement of over 250 projects on the same day is a vivid testament to the unity and aspirations of the Vietnamese nation.

Dr. Thao expressed her vision for Saigon Marina IFC to become a hub for banks, financial institutions, technology corporations, and logistic companies, with over 10,000 professionals working there daily. She also shared that HDBank and Vikki Bank are collaborating on the implementation of a new-generation digital banking application and a core banking project, utilizing modern, safe, and intelligent technology.

The moment when billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao sang “Tieng Hat Giua Rung Pac Bo” at the inauguration of Saigon Marina IFC.

According to Mr. Kim Byoungho, Chairman of HDBank, the establishment of Saigon Marina IFC is a concrete action to boost Vietnam’s financial industry with a creative and pioneering spirit.

Currently, HDBank has total assets of nearly VND 800 trillion and serves more than 23 million customers. “Our aspiration is clear: to become a leading financial group in Vietnam and beyond, embodying the spirit, strength, and warmth of the Vietnamese people as we venture into the world,” he shared.

Mr. Kim Byoungho emphasized that the new building will help facilitate international capital flows and open up opportunities for global investors. With the application of AI, blockchain, and digital business platforms, Saigon Marina IFC is expected to become a beacon of progress and opportunity in the region.

The inauguration of Saigon Marina IFC took place at 02 Ton Duc Thang, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. It is one of the 80 key projects celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

A distinctive feature of Saigon Marina IFC is its full-facade LED system combined with a musical water square, creating an icon of modern urban development. The project, developed and operated by Keppel (Singapore), aims to build a vibrant Financial-Commercial ecosystem in the heart of the city.

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