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NAB INNOVATION CENTRE VIETNAM

Information about the Company
The NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam (NAB Vietnam) is a key division of the National Australia Bank (NAB). Its core mission is to leverage Vietnam’s technology talent to drive innovation and enhance the lives of individuals within the local tech community.

Since its establishment in 2019, NAB Vietnam has experienced significant growth, with the opening of offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and a workforce that has more than doubled over the past two years.

Looking ahead, NAB Vietnam remains dedicated to sustainable growth, with ongoing investments in local talent and a continued focus on advancing the development of Vietnam's tech ecosystem.

Corporate Culture & Company Activities
Since its establishment five years ago, NAB Vietnam has empowers local technologists by providing them with the opportunity to collaborate with teams in Australia and global partners like Microsoft and AWS. This collaboration drives customer-centric innovations, such as enhancing the home lending experience, reinforcing NAB’s commitment to delivering exceptional financial services.

As part of its broader sustainability initiatives, NAB Vietnam emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within its workforce. The centre adheres to NAB’s three-pillar framework, focusing on inclusive leadership, an inclusive workplace, and customer inclusion. To promote inclusive leadership, every people leader at the centre is required to complete the Distinctive Leadership program, empowering them to build diverse, high-performing teams. The centre also champions gender balance, with female employees comprising nearly 27% of its workforce, surpassing the industry average. Additionally, NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam offers a range of wellbeing benefits, including flexible work arrangements and generous leave options, supporting employees' work-life balance.

NAB Vientam also recognizes the importance of upskilling and reskilling to attract and develop top talent. Since its inception, NAB Vietnam has heavily invested in the development of young technologists, providing access to a variety of digital learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, AWS, and Coursera. The centre also focuses on building specialist skills in areas like Cloud Engineering, Data, and Security through programs like the NAB Cloud Guild and NAB Tech Academy. In addition, NABVietnam has trained over 7,000 colleagues in cloud technology since 2018, including employees in Vietnam. The centre’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through initiatives like SheBuilds, a program developed with AWS to help women in tech become cloud-certified. Furthermore, NAB Vietnam offers a paid internship program, collaborating with universities and nonprofit organizations to provide mentoring opportunities for over 300 young technologists, helping them gain valuable industry experience.

Achievements and Impact
Over the past five years, NAB Vietnam has experienced significant growth, expanding from a team of just 10 employees to over 1,600 professionals. The organization is committed to enhancing the capabilities of its software engineers and security experts, with operations in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

In recognition of its achievements, NAB Vietnam was awarded the "Great Place to Work" title in October 2023 and named a "Fast Enterprise" by the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA). Additionally, NAB has emerged as one of Australia's largest private investors in Vietnam, playing a key role in strengthening trade cooperation between the two nations.

In April 2024, NAB Vietnam will further enhance its presence with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art office in the Hallmark building, a Grade A+ facility located in Thu Thiem urban area, Thu Duc City. This new office will provide an internationally standardized working environment for NAB's team and further support the development of Vietnam’s digital economy.

In this same year, NAB Vietnam proudly became a winner of the "Corporate Excellence" category at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards.

Future Direction
NAB Vietnam’s strategic direction is focused on expanding its presence in Vietnam, with an emphasis on developing local talent and fostering community engagement.

As part of its growth strategy, NAB Vietnam will continue to invest heavily in the local workforce and the Vietnamese tech ecosystem. With NAB Group’s ambition to become the most customer-centric company in Australia and New Zealand, NAB Vietnam will play a crucial role in helping the group achieve this goal through its operations and innovation.

Furthermore, NAB Vietnam plans to strengthen its collaborations with local NGOs and universities to offer additional support to the community and cultivate the next generation of tech leaders. Planned corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives will further underscore NAB Vietnam’s commitment to enriching its internal culture and contributing to environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and community development.

CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY

NAB INNOVATION CENTRE VIETNAM

Information about the Company
The NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam (NAB Vietnam) is a key division of the National Australia Bank (NAB). Its core mission is to leverage Vietnam’s technology talent to drive innovation and enhance the lives of individuals within the local tech community.

Since its establishment in 2019, NAB Vietnam has experienced significant growth, with the opening of offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and a workforce that has more than doubled over the past two years.

Looking ahead, NAB Vietnam remains dedicated to sustainable growth, with ongoing investments in local talent and a continued focus on advancing the development of Vietnam's tech ecosystem.

Corporate Culture & Company Activities
Since its establishment five years ago, NAB Vietnam has empowers local technologists by providing them with the opportunity to collaborate with teams in Australia and global partners like Microsoft and AWS. This collaboration drives customer-centric innovations, such as enhancing the home lending experience, reinforcing NAB’s commitment to delivering exceptional financial services.

As part of its broader sustainability initiatives, NAB Vietnam emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within its workforce. The centre adheres to NAB’s three-pillar framework, focusing on inclusive leadership, an inclusive workplace, and customer inclusion. To promote inclusive leadership, every people leader at the centre is required to complete the Distinctive Leadership program, empowering them to build diverse, high-performing teams. The centre also champions gender balance, with female employees comprising nearly 27% of its workforce, surpassing the industry average. Additionally, NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam offers a range of wellbeing benefits, including flexible work arrangements and generous leave options, supporting employees' work-life balance.

NAB Vientam also recognizes the importance of upskilling and reskilling to attract and develop top talent. Since its inception, NAB Vietnam has heavily invested in the development of young technologists, providing access to a variety of digital learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, AWS, and Coursera. The centre also focuses on building specialist skills in areas like Cloud Engineering, Data, and Security through programs like the NAB Cloud Guild and NAB Tech Academy. In addition, NABVietnam has trained over 7,000 colleagues in cloud technology since 2018, including employees in Vietnam. The centre’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through initiatives like SheBuilds, a program developed with AWS to help women in tech become cloud-certified. Furthermore, NAB Vietnam offers a paid internship program, collaborating with universities and nonprofit organizations to provide mentoring opportunities for over 300 young technologists, helping them gain valuable industry experience.

Achievements and Impact
Over the past five years, NAB Vietnam has experienced significant growth, expanding from a team of just 10 employees to over 1,600 professionals. The organization is committed to enhancing the capabilities of its software engineers and security experts, with operations in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

In recognition of its achievements, NAB Vietnam was awarded the "Great Place to Work" title in October 2023 and named a "Fast Enterprise" by the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA). Additionally, NAB has emerged as one of Australia's largest private investors in Vietnam, playing a key role in strengthening trade cooperation between the two nations.

In April 2024, NAB Vietnam will further enhance its presence with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art office in the Hallmark building, a Grade A+ facility located in Thu Thiem urban area, Thu Duc City. This new office will provide an internationally standardized working environment for NAB's team and further support the development of Vietnam’s digital economy.

In this same year, NAB Vietnam proudly became a winner of the "Corporate Excellence" category at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards.

Future Direction
NAB Vietnam’s strategic direction is focused on expanding its presence in Vietnam, with an emphasis on developing local talent and fostering community engagement.

As part of its growth strategy, NAB Vietnam will continue to invest heavily in the local workforce and the Vietnamese tech ecosystem. With NAB Group’s ambition to become the most customer-centric company in Australia and New Zealand, NAB Vietnam will play a crucial role in helping the group achieve this goal through its operations and innovation.

Furthermore, NAB Vietnam plans to strengthen its collaborations with local NGOs and universities to offer additional support to the community and cultivate the next generation of tech leaders. Planned corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives will further underscore NAB Vietnam’s commitment to enriching its internal culture and contributing to environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and community development.