The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC - HCMC) was officially launched on February 11, marking a major step in the city’s strategy to position itself as a regional financial hub.
At the ceremony, Nam A Bank (HOSE: NAB) was formally recognized as a strategic investor of VIFC - HCMC.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with leaders of ministries, central agencies, and local departments. Representatives of domestic and international financial institutions were also present, underscoring the ambition to build a modern financial ecosystem aligned with international standards, with green capital and sustainable finance at its core.
Experts say selecting banks with strong governance, advanced technological platforms, and experience in green finance will be critical to connecting Vietnam’s domestic market with global capital flows. Nam A Bank’s participation positions the lender as a key link in the VIFC - HCMC ecosystem, particularly in facilitating green capital circulation.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Tran Khai Hoan said the bank is committed to supporting the city’s vision of becoming a regional and global financial destination.
“The establishment of VIFC - HCMC reflects not only the city’s vision but also Vietnam’s strategic move to integrate more deeply into global financial flows through a modern, competitive, and breakthrough-driven model,” he said.
Nam A Bank’s role at VIFC - HCMC reflects its long-standing focus on “digitalization and greening” as core development pillars. The strategy centers on mobilizing and allocating capital sustainably while building transparent, technology-driven financial infrastructure capable of scaling complex solutions.
The bank was among the first in Vietnam to establish an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and has developed expertise in financing renewable energy and high-tech agriculture projects. Through partnerships with international organizations such as GCPF, BlueOrchard, ResponsAbility, and Symbiotics, Nam A Bank has introduced global financial standards to the domestic market, strengthening its capacity to channel green capital.
By the end of 2025, Nam A Bank ranked among the 15 largest banks in Vietnam by total assets, approaching VND420,000 billion ($16.15 billion). Credit growth reached 18.2 per cent. The bank said its expanding balance sheet and digital ecosystem enable it to deliver sophisticated financial services efficiently and transparently.
As part of its commitment to VIFC - HCMC, Nam A Bank has proposed establishing a Green Finance Community, bringing together financial institutions and enterprises aligned on sustainable development to share resources and enhance collective impact.
On the afternoon of February 11, the bank is scheduled to sign cooperation agreements with multiple partners under what it calls a “Standards - Infrastructure - Capital” strategic framework. The agreements aim to:
· Receive technical assistance to design and implement Green Supply Chain Finance (G-SCF) solutions aligned with international standards.
· Develop a fully digitalized G-SCF e-platform integrating ESG data to enhance transparency and efficiency.
· Establish a Green Bond framework to expand sustainable capital mobilization channels and strengthen market capacity.
Key partners in this framework include the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and FiinGroup Vietnam. The bank said it will continue expanding partnerships with domestic and international institutions to build out the Green Finance Community, attract global capital, and support infrastructure development at VIFC - HCMC.
Nam A Bank said its partnership with VIFC - HCMC signals a new phase for green finance in Vietnam. As capital flows through the centre increasingly align with sustainability standards, Vietnamese enterprises are expected to gain improved access to long-term funding at competitive costs, enhancing national competitiveness and reinforcing Vietnam’s position in the global economy.
Google translate