Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — April 14, 2026 — HDBank has entered into a strategic partnership with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing international capital markets, as the country looks to expand funding sources beyond domestic banking channels.
The agreement was announced during an investment forum in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together HDBank, LSE and the Vietnam International Finance Centre (VIFC), as Vietnam accelerates efforts to connect with global investors.
Focus on cross-border fundraising and market access
Under the partnership, HDBank and LSE will work to facilitate cross-border capital raising, including equity and bond issuances on the London market. The collaboration also aims to strengthen links between Vietnamese corporates and international institutional investors, while improving governance and transparency standards.
The initiative includes cooperation with several Vietnamese companies across industrial, manufacturing and export sectors, including Hoa Sen, THACO and Phúc Sinh. These engagements will focus on structuring capital raises, advising on international listings and enabling investor access.
For HDBank, the move positions the bank as a gateway for domestic companies seeking offshore capital, particularly as Vietnam’s capital markets continue to evolve and diversify beyond traditional bank lending.
Vietnam pushes for deeper global capital integration
Vietnam is targeting sustained economic growth, supported by infrastructure investment, manufacturing expansion and a shift toward higher value industries. This is increasing demand for long-term capital, particularly from international markets.
The government has already taken steps to deepen market integration, including the launch of the Vietnam International Finance Centre and reforms aimed at improving stock market classification. Within this context, partnerships such as HDBank’s with LSE are becoming central to connecting local corporates with global liquidity pools.
HDBank also announced plans to issue up to $300 million in international green bonds, signalling a parallel focus on sustainable financing and diversification of funding sources.
The London Stock Exchange, which hosts more than 1,600 international companies and operates one of the world’s largest bond markets, provides Vietnamese firms with access to a broader investor base and established listing infrastructure.
HDBank is one of Vietnam’s largest financial institutions offering retail, corporate banking and investment services.
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This partnership reflects a growing shift in emerging markets toward accessing global capital pools rather than relying solely on domestic banking systems. For transaction banks, this creates new roles around structuring, advisory and investor connectivity. It also highlights how capital markets are becoming increasingly integrated into the broader digital trade and financing ecosystem.
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