Shinhan Finance contributes VND 1,2 billion to join hands to fight COVID-19
Ho Chi Minh city, April 3rd 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Shinhan Vietnam Finance Company Limited (Shinhan Finance) today announced multiple actions to support national efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company’s actions are designed to join hands to protect the lives and livelihoods of its multiple stakeholders – including its communities, customers and its workforce.
Communities
It is furthering its efforts to fight the spread and impact of the virus by committing VND 1,2 billion in cash to support urgent public needs and those on the front lines. It’s including VND 800 million to The Vietnamese Fatherland Front – Ho Chi Minh city, VND 200 million to the The Vietnamese Fatherland Front – Da Nang city and the other donation to Central of The Vietnamese Fatherland Front. Its provided that over 100 Shinhan Finance employees and Its Trade Union joined hands to donate an average one-day salary to Central of The Vietnamese Fatherland Front in order to help the Government fight coronavirus in the country.
Customers and workforce
Shinhan Finance has launched a nationwide public awareness contest to inform its customers and employees about the importance of social responsibility regarding a call for action from the Government to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The campaign was created to speak directly to the current customers and employees across the nation about the significant period of the COVID-19 health crisis in Vietnam, and what they can do to help.
To help keep customers, colleagues and communities safe, Shinhan Finance encourages its customers to request services digitally and avoid coming into branches and Service Introduction Points for 15 days. Information on customer contest and mechanism is available here: www.shinhanfinance.com.vn.
Shinhan Finance has a strong system and we believe we are well placed to manage through this time with minimal disruption to services.
Atul Dixit, Shinhan Finance CEO said: “We have seen the most incredible response from Vietnam government and people for its consolidation and dedication so far, especially those on the front line of the fighting in field hospitals, quarantine centers and risky airports etc.
“Practice our core values and compassionate finance, we hope that our donation of VND 1,2 billion in cash and other donations provided with prompt actions will make a significant contribution towards protecting people’s lives, and that by we are giving some peace of mind during this trying time. We hope to see more hands join the battle so we could get through this challenging time together.”
Shinhan Finance also follows Shinhan Financial Group to have a proactive policy with targets that cover three pillars including “Responsible Growth,” “Social Partnerships” and “Investments for the Future”.
“At Shinhan Finance, we have strived on our deep commitment to corporate social responsibility reflects our desire for a sustainable growth. Many of us have all the best intentions of helping others by contributing in cash or non-cash that may be in urgent need. I’m so proud of being a member of a responsible organization like Shinhan Finance who well conducted the incorporation of Shinhan Financial Group’s compassionate finance in Vietnam”, said Oh Tae Joon, Deputy CEO of Shinhan Finance.
