Today, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Ltd officially opened its newly relocated head office at 18th Floor, Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in Hanoi.

The premises wereopened by guest of honour the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman David Wootton.

The growth in business and headcount of Standard Chartered in Vietnam has led to the need to secure a large office space. The new office follows the bank’s global workplace standards and is fully equipped with modern technology systems to empower the performance of its staff. The beautifullydesigned office has a lot of communal space for meetings, discussions, collaboration, interaction and networking and a spacious working area where staff can choose which desk to work at every day in order to improve flexibility.

Louis Taylor, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. said: “We are honoured to have such distinguished guests here today to open our new premises officially. I hope all our talented and dedicated staff will enjoy this new, professional working environment.This new office demonstrates the bank’ssignificant long-term commitment to Vietnam, our clients, customers, staff and community. We have continuously invested in our business in Vietnam so it can contribute to the economic development of the country, and to fulfil our brand promise – to be Here for good”.

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman David Wootton said: “Standard Chartered have a long history in Vietnam, so I am pleased to witness the beginning of a new chapter with the opening of their new headquarters in Hanoi. This is a tangible demonstration of Standard Chartered’s longer term commitment to Vietnam, and of the UK’s interest more broadly of strengthening the trade and investment ties with Vietnam.”

Having opened its first Vietnamese branch in 1904,Standard Chartered’s presence in Vietnam is among the longest of any international bank. The bank has been introducing expertise, products and services with world-class quality, and believes in building a sustainable business for the long term. Standard Chartered is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity.

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