The launch of VIFC-HCMC marks a new phase in Ho Chi Minh City’s plan to develop into a regional financial hub. The event brought together representatives from ministries, central agencies, local authorities, and domestic and international financial institutions. Organizers said the centre aims to develop a financial ecosystem aligned with international standards, with an emphasis on green and sustainable finance.
According to industry observers, participation from banks with established governance structures, technological capacity, and experience in sustainable finance is considered important to supporting the centre’s long-term objectives and strengthening connections with global capital markets.
At the ceremony, Nam A Bank received a Strategic Member Certificate. Representatives of the bank said its participation positions it within the developing financial ecosystem of VIFC-HCMC, where green capital flows are expected to play a central role.
Nguyen Van Duoc (R, 2nd), Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and Vice Chairman of the VIFC-HCMC Executive Board, presenting the Strategic Member Certificate to Nam A Bank’s representative, Tran Khai Hoan (C), Member of the Board of Directors and Acting General Director. Photo courtesy of Nam A Bank |
Speaking at the event, Tran Khai Hoan, Member of the Board of Directors and Acting General Director of Nam A Bank, said the bank is committed to supporting the city’s ambition to become a regional and global financial destination. He noted that the establishment of VIFC-HCMC reflects both the city’s vision and Vietnam’s broader effort to deepen its integration into global financial markets through a modern and competitive framework.
Hoan added that the bank’s strategy has focused on digital transformation and green finance in recent years. “This is more than a development orientation; it is a long-term commitment to ensuring capital is mobilized and allocated sustainably while building a transparent and efficient digital infrastructure to scale financial solutions,” he said.
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Tran Khai Hoan, Member of the Board of Directors and Acting General Director of Nam A Bank, speaking at the event. Photo courtesy of Nam A Bank |
Nam A Bank stated that it was among the first Vietnamese banks to establish an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). The bank has financed projects in renewable energy and high-tech agriculture and works with international partners including GCPF, BlueOrchard, ResponsAbility, and Symbiotics.
By the end of 2025, the bank reported total assets of nearly VND420 trillion (approximately US$16.15 billion) and credit growth of 18.2%, placing it among the 15 largest banks in Vietnam by assets. The bank said this financial position and its technological capabilities enable it to expand financial services aligned with the centre’s objectives.
As part of its participation in VIFC-HCMC, Nam A Bank has proposed establishing a Green Finance Community, intended to connect financial institutions and enterprises focused on sustainable development.
The bank also outlined a framework described as “Standards-Infrastructure-Capital,” and signed cooperation agreements with several partners to develop Green Supply Chain Finance (G-SCF) solutions. According to the bank, these initiatives include building a digital platform to support G-SCF transactions, integrating ESG data, and developing a green bond framework to broaden sustainable capital mobilization.
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Partners with key roles in resource connection, ecosystem development, and high-quality human resource training for the center receive Strategic Member Certificates. Photo courtesy of Nam A Bank |
Nam A Bank said it will continue to collaborate with domestic and international partners, including the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and FiinGroup Vietnam, to support the development of green finance initiatives linked to VIFC-HCMC.
“The partnership with VIFC-HCMC is not only a testament to our internal strength but also sets the stage for a new era of sustainable green finance. As capital from VIFC-HCMC becomes ‘greened,’ Vietnamese enterprises will have the opportunity to access abundant financial resources at optimized costs. This serves as a vital launchpad to enhance national competitiveness and affirm Vietnam’s position on the global economic map,” a Nam A Bank representative said.
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