BIDV stories
A lighthouse in the heart of Hanoi
On March 28, 1991—whether by fate or not—a bank branch named the BIDV Transaction Office (now BIDV – Transaction Office Branch 1) was established in the heart of the capital, Hanoi. Over time, its reputation grew increasingly prominent, becoming the first unit in Vietnam’s commercial banking system and the only BIDV unit to be awarded the prestigious title of “Labor Hero of the Reform Era” by the State.
03/26/2026
Memories of the People and Work of the Former Exchange Office I
In March 1991, Exchange I was established—and it’s already been 35 years. The years have passed, filled with countless memories; looking back now, it feels just like the very beginning…
03/26/2026
The place that used to be my "home"
Thirty-five springs have passed since the establishment of Exchange 1 BIDV. I have since retired, but one thing I am certain of is this: everyone who leaves this place feels a sense of longing, wishing they could have worked here a little longer… No matter where they go, everyone still thinks of this place as the “home” of their lives.
03/26/2026
BIC in everyone's eyes and BIC in my heart.
BIC's predecessor was the Vietnam-Australia Insurance Company - a joint venture between BIDV and QBE Insurance Company of Australia, established in 1999 and the third joint venture of BIDV after VID PUBLIC Bank and Lao-Viet Bank.
12/29/2025
Memoirs of a soldier who transitioned to civilian life.
In 1947, at the age of 14, I left my family to join the resistance. In October 1960, at the age of 27, I was transferred by my superiors to the Thai Nguyen Construction Branch.
12/22/2025
Ho Chi Minh Trail: Then and Now
In 1971, I took up a position in Department 71-I of the Vietnam Construction Bank, responsible for managing and allocating capital for the construction of the Ho Chi Minh Highway, and that's when I began my career in banking.
12/22/2025
Lao Viet Bank, the new symbol of the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos
Born with the mission of being a payment bridge between Vietnam and Laos, after more than a quarter of a century, Lao Viet Bank has gradually become a supporter, meeting the investment needs of businesses of the two countries, contributing to fostering the special solidarity and friendship between Laos and Vietnam.
12/01/2025
Lao culture - unforgettable impressions
In my opinion, all Lao friends are artists, which is first and foremost shown in their friendliness and harmony which is easily seen. Every time we meet together, they are very happy and innocently join in singing and dancing.
12/01/2025
From the blessing ceremony... to the five-ring dance
Anyone who has ever attended a passionate night of Lam Vong, or has been lucky enough to attend a sacred wrist-tying blessing ceremony of Lao people, will never forget it, and each time it becomes more passionate, each time it becomes more sacred.
12/01/2025
Lao - Vietnam Joint Venture Bank 25 blooming seasons
I was one of the first 24 officers of the Lao-Vietnam Joint Venture Bank. Those first days, for me, are always unforgettable memories.
12/01/2025
Emotions of Champa flower season
Every year, when the summer days of June come, my heart is filled with indescribable emotions. It has been dozens of seasons of Champa flowers since the first group of BIDV cadres set foot in the Land of a Million Elephants to carry out the task of building the Lao-Viet Joint Venture Bank (LaoVietBank).
12/01/2025
Vietnam - Laos culture in the heart of Laos - Vietnam Joint Venture Bank
To have a strong organization, first of all, the culture of that organization must be very strong and loved by everyone in the organization, and voluntarily followed. With the Lao-Vietnam Joint Venture Bank, the mission itself given at the time of establishment has created a unique cultural foundation among the staff.
11/20/2025
Twice a student of teacher Do Trong Kim
I have had many teachers in my life, but I always remember the image of teacher Do Trong Kim from when I was a student until when I worked at the Vietnam Construction Bank.
11/17/2025
June Thoughts
June - the phrase "Celebrating 100 years of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (1925-2025)" keeps ringing... Perhaps, over the years, the Press has been closely associated with daily life, as familiar as food, clothing, and money for each person... Giving us the feeling of the breath of life, of society, giving us the feeling of existence... So in our hearts, even if we are not journalists, a strange emotion wells up, thinking about the Press, about our journalist friends, and about the Newspaper of "our home".
08/29/2025