Journey of Aspiration: The Young Generation Is the Core Driving BIDV to Conquer New Heights

This is an opportunity for all BIDV Youth Union members to reflect on the Union’s glorious 95-year history and look forward to the 70th anniversary of BIDV’s founding, thereby fostering a sense of pride, spreading the aspiration to contribute among BIDV’s youth, and inspiring every BIDV Youth Union member with the spirit of daring to think big, daring to take risks, and daring to innovate to continue contributing to the development of the bank and the nation. Carrying on that glorious tradition, the BIDV Youth Union has continuously grown and developed, becoming a young, dynamic, and creative force that plays a vital role in the construction and development of BIDV.

Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Bui Quang Hieu—Deputy Secretary of the BIDV Youth Union—emphasized that in this new phase of development, the demands for quality growth and cultural identity are increasingly heightened. The core values of “Intelligence – Trust – Integrity – Compassion – Aspiration” serve not only as an overarching guiding principle but also as a compass for every action taken by the bank’s youth. Putting these values into practice requires each member to translate awareness into concrete actions: working with intelligence, acting with integrity, spreading trust, and nurturing the aspiration to reach further, thereby making a tangible contribution to BIDV’s “Big – Strong – Green” strategy.

During the discussion session, the young participants had the opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with BIDV’s leadership regarding the key pillars that will shape the bank’s future stature. BIDV continues to grow in scale, mature in capability, and affirm its leading position within the national financial system. This was underscored by CEO Le Ngoc Lam and members of the Board of Directors, who shared key themes such as “Aspiration,” “Governance,” “Capability,” “People,” and “Customers.” In particular, CEO Le Ngọc Lâm presented groundbreaking strategic directions, laying the foundation for BIDV’s development over the coming decades. He emphasized that BIDV’s ambition extends beyond the domestic market, with the goal of becoming the leading “Large – Strong – Green” bank in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, the bank has set a roadmap to rank among the Top 100 strongest banks in Asia by 2030 and aims for the Top 50 by 2045. To realize this vision, the CEO has chosen the keyword “Ambition” as the core driving force, affirming that all resources and technologies must stem from a unified will and unwavering determination across the entire system.

The CEO particularly emphasized the role of the Youth Union, regarded as the backbone and the generation that will directly shoulder the responsibility of implementing strategic goals over the next 10 to 20 years. He affirmed that the success or failure of BIDV’s vision depends heavily on the dedication and wholehearted commitment of the youth union members. During the dialogue, the CEO encouraged young staff to proactively enhance their capabilities, digital skills, and language proficiency to meet the demands of international integration. He highlighted unlimited learning opportunities through international certifications and training programs offered by major global financial institutions, and affirmed that the bank always has mechanisms to support tuition costs for these efforts.

He also conveyed a strong message about the spirit of readiness and willingness to take on challenges when inviting young people to work in overseas locations such as Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, or to contribute to key projects at the headquarters such as CBT, ABT, or the Tech Hub. He explained that changing management mindsets and improving internal processes are top priorities for the leadership team to enhance labor productivity and optimize the customer experience amid fierce competition with Fintech companies.

Alongside professional objectives, the value of “Loyalty and Compassion”—a unique hallmark of BIDV—continues to be emphasized as a long-term competitive advantage. The leadership shared that understanding and standing by customers during their most difficult times is what builds enduring trust, something that purely technological products cannot fully replace. At the same time, the bank is implementing the "Happiness Initiative" with practical solutions to create a dynamic work environment where young employees are listened to, trained in international competencies, and provided with a clear career development path.

Looking back on the journey so far, BIDV’s Youth Union and youth movement have achieved many proud accomplishments. Numerous innovative initiatives have contributed to improving business processes and strongly driving the digital transformation process. Social welfare and community volunteer activities have been widely implemented, leaving a positive impression on society. With these outstanding achievements, in 2025, many groups and individuals were honored to receive Certificates of Merit from the Central Youth Union and the Government Youth Union, along with recognition as exemplary young Party members for studying and following the thoughts, morals, and style of Ho Chi Minh.

The anniversary celebration and panel discussion reignited the passion of BIDV’s youth. Facing the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the fierce competition in the financial market, BIDV’s youth affirm their commitment to continuing to uphold the spirit of “daring to think big, daring to take risks, and daring to innovate,” determined to write new glorious chapters in history and help the bank reach new heights.