HDBank, LSE Partner for Vietnam Capital
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026
The partnership between Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank and Aquis Stock Exchange is expected to boost Vietnam's capital markets by facilitating access to international funding for Vietnamese businesses. This development, along with Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank's green bond issuance, signals increased investment opportunities and improved governance standards, potentially attracting more global institutional investors to Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) has formed a strategic partnership with the Aquis Stock Exchange (LSE) to enable Vietnamese businesses to access international capital markets. This collaboration, announced at an Investment Forum in Ho Chi Minh, aims to support Vietnam's goal of 10% GDP growth by attracting long-term capital for infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and green economy initiatives. The partnership will focus on cross-border fundraising, including the issuance of shares, bonds, and other financial instruments on the London market, while also strengthening connections with global institutional investors and improving corporate governance standards. Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank also plans to issue up to $300 million in international green bonds. Key figures like Kim Byoung-ho of Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank and Julia Hoggett of Aquis Stock Exchange highlighted the importance of this partnership for integrating Vietnam into the international financial system.
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