Back to the roots of the banking industry

Attending the program were Mr. Nguyen Van Binh, former member of the Politburo, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee, former Head of the Central Economic Commission, former Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV); Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong, member of the Party Central Committee Executive Committee, Governor of the SBV, along with leaders and former leaders of the SBV throughout different periods. Also in attendance were leaders of Tuyen Quang Province; representatives from departments, bureaus, and units under the SBV; leaders of state-owned commercial banks; and representatives of the Vietnam Bank Workers' Union.

The "return to the source" journey took the delegation to the Tan Trao Special National Monument

The "return to the source" journey took the delegation to the Tan Trao Special National Heritage Site, where they offered incense at the Ho Chi Minh Monument, Tan Trao Temple, and the Memorial to Revolutionary Forebears. At each stop, the delegates observed a moment of silence to express their deep gratitude to previous generations who laid the foundation for the revolutionary cause.

At each stop, the delegates observed a moment of silence to express their deep gratitude to previous generations

Next, at the Banking Industry Historical Site—where the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam was located during the resistance war—the delegation offered flowers at the monument, lit incense at the Thong Thien Tower, and tended to the commemorative trees in the site's grounds. The peaceful, sacred space amidst the mountains and forests further highlighted the significance of the journey back to the roots, reminding everyone of the difficult but courageous and hopeful years.

At the Banking Industry Historical Site—where the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam was located during the resistance war—the delegation offered flowers at the monument and incense at the Thong Thien Tower.

At the program, to practically celebrate the success of the 14th Party Congress, the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bank of Vietnam, and the 14th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union, term 2026-2031, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Tien Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam Bank Workers' Union, launched the Tet tree planting program and emulation movement with the theme: "Banking sector officials, civil servants, public employees, and workers compete to innovate, promote digital transformation, green transformation, improve productivity, quality, and work efficiency, determined to successfully implement the Resolution of the 14th Party Congress and excellently fulfill the political tasks of the banking sector in 2026."

Delegates caring for commemorative trees within the historical site

With the determination to accompany the Government and demonstrate its responsibility to society, the Vietnam Banking Union calls on all officials, union members, and workers throughout the banking system to actively respond to and participate in the emulation movement with the highest sense of responsibility, focusing on the following key areas: Actively participating in the Tet Tree Planting Program to contribute to environmental protection, disaster prevention, and climate change response. At the same time, competing in excellent and creative work, determined to successfully complete the political tasks of the banking industry in 2026, linking the emulation movement with the successful implementation of the Party's 14th Congress Resolution, with the spirit of: Resolutely implementing the Party's 14th Congress Resolution with the highest responsibility, taking effectiveness as the measure. This includes focusing on and successfully implementing the political tasks of the banking sector, contributing to the country's goal of double-digit economic growth coupled with macroeconomic stability and inflation control; ensuring safe and effective banking operations, and directing capital flows into production, business, and priority sectors.

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong spoke at the program

Strictly and effectively implement the tasks under Directive No. 01/CT-NHNN dated January 9, 2026, of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on the key tasks of the banking sector in 2026 and Directive No. 02/CT-NHNN dated January 22, 2026, on accelerating digital transformation, ensure information security and safety in banking activities; promote a proactive and decisive spirit, using work efficiency and the satisfaction of citizens and businesses as the yardstick.

Promoting digital transformation in conjunction with green transformation; applying new technologies, developing digital banking, and cashless payments; while directing credit towards green and sustainable projects.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Tien Dung launched the emulation movement at the program

At the same time, link the "Excellent and Creative Work" movement with improving productivity, credit quality, and management efficiency; promote initiatives, improvements, and process digitization to ensure system security. Organize competitions and forums on digital transformation and innovation; encourage the proposal of initiatives and the dissemination of good models, gradually forming a digital culture throughout the industry. In addition, build a team of bank officers with strong political integrity, professional ethics, professional competence, and digital capabilities that meet the requirements of modern management; strengthen care for the lives and jobs of union members and employees, and train them in new skills; improve working conditions and build harmonious, stable, and progressive labor relations.

Speaking at the program, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong said that every Tet holiday, after the first week of work following the Lunar New Year holiday, the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and the Leadership of the State Bank of Vietnam, together with former leaders of the State Bank of Vietnam from various periods, heads of units under the State Bank of Vietnam, credit institutions, subordinate enterprises, and the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Bank Workers' Union to offer incense and flowers and visit the historical site of the industry - the location of the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam since its inception - to express their sincere gratitude to the previous generations of leaders and officials of the banking industry. This beautiful tradition has become a cherished and valuable "remembering one's roots" tradition that should be preserved and further promoted by the banking sector.

Delegates took commemorative photos at the Banking Sector's Historical Site

According to the Governor, on this occasion, the State Bank of Vietnam and the Vietnam Banking Union launched two very meaningful competitive campaigns. The Governor requested that the heads and union chairpersons of all units in the sector fully exercise their responsibility to set an example and take the lead in organizing and implementing the campaigns in their units, as well as thoroughly understanding, motivating, encouraging, propagating, and mobilizing officials, union members, and employees in their units to actively participate and respond. Information and press agencies in the banking industry should coordinate with units to promote information and publicity, creating a strong ripple effect within the industry and throughout society. At the same time, the Personnel Department should advise and propose to the Banking Industry Competition and Reward Council and the Governor of the SBV to promptly reward collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the competition campaigns.

The Governor emphasized that 2026 is the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the socio-economic development plan for the 2026-2030 period. It is the first year of entering a new era for the nation. It is also the year of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. For the banking sector, 2026 is even more significant as it marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State Bank of Vietnam.

In that spirit, the Governor hopes that all officials, union members, and employees in the banking sector will actively respond to and participate in the emulation movement with concrete and practical actions, contributing to the collective efforts of their work units and the entire banking sector to achieve outstanding achievements in 2026.

"I am confident that, with the active participation of all officials, members, and employees of the banking industry and the decisive and substantive involvement of party organizations, mass organizations, and leadership teams of units within the sector, the emulation movement will be widely implemented, spread strongly, and reap many outstanding achievements, contributing positively to the common emulation movement of the entire political system and practically celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State Bank of Vietnam," the Governor emphasized.