BRG Group and SeABank forge strategic partnership with Vietnam National University, Hanoi to drive innovation and national growth

HANOI, Vietnam – September 19, 2025 – In a landmark move to accelerate national progress, BRG Group and Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU).

The alliance is set to fuel scientific research, scientific research, technological application and transfer, innovation and multidisciplinary knowledge exchange. A central goal is cultivating high-calibre human resources to propel socio-economic development, bolster national competitiveness and fast-track Vietnam's sustainable and comprehensive integration into the global knowledge-based economy.

Representatives from BRG Group, SeABank, and Vietnam National University, Hanoi at the signing ceremony.

This tripartite collaboration is designed to synergise the distinct strengths and resources of each entity. It harnesses the intellectual prowess and academic dedication of VNU's scientific community, fusing it with the practical expertise, market acumen, and robust capabilities of BRG Group and SeABank. The ultimate aim is to create a powerful engine for scientific, technological, and innovative advancement in Vietnam.

The partnership is aligned with the parties’ ambitious development visions: to cement VNU's status as a world-leading multidisciplinary and research-intensive university; to solidify BRG Group's position as a nationally dominant and globally recognised economic conglomerate with sustainable growth; and to elevate SeABank into a top-tier retail bank in Vietnam. Collectively, these efforts are poised to make significant contributions to Vietnam's national aspiration of achieving high-income country status by 2045.

The agreement lays a robust foundation for nurturing a new generation of eminent scientists, fostering world-class research groups and incubating high-potential technology unicorns. This will be achieved through strategic investments in shared state-of-the-art laboratories and the establishment of international collaborative research centres, thereby amplifying the global stature and prestige of BRG Group, SeABank, and VNU.

The signing ceremony stands as a powerful testament to the shared commitment of BRG Group, SeABank, and VNU. Together, they are determined to drive breakthroughs in three pivotal areas identified as the main growth engines for the nation: Science and Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation; which is a crucial step in propelling Vietnam toward its bold vision of becoming a modern, industrialised nation by 2030 and a developed, high-income country by 2045.