Agribank was honored at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards 2026 in the 'Inclusive Banking and Social Impact' category for its 'Sustainable business with women-led enterprises' initiative, its second consecutive year in this category. The initiative offers a short-term preferential credit program of VND 5,000 billion, with interest rates up to 0.7% per year below the standard lending floor, to help women-led businesses access stable capital at reasonable cost. Agribank was also recognized in this category in 2025 for its Agribank Plus platform. The bank's representatives also attended the WSBI Asian Regional Group Meeting 2026, discussing digital transformation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with peers.
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Original headline: Agribank đạt giải thưởng phát triển bền vững WSBI-ESG năm 2026
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