HDBank completes $100 million international green bond scheme

HDBank completes $100 million international green bond scheme

HDBank has issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth $50 million to FMO and BII.
HDBank issues $50 million in international green bonds

HDBank issues $50 million in international green bonds

HDBank announced the successful issuance of $50 million in international green bonds to the International Financial Corporation (IFC) on October 2.
Fragmented legalities impede green bonds

Fragmented legalities impede green bonds

The issuance of a standardised green taxonomy, expected this year, is anticipated to unlock the market by clarifying green criteria for issuers and investors, and helping Vietnamese firms meet stricter global standards.
FinanceAsia names Citi Best Sustainable Bank in Vietnam

FinanceAsia names Citi Best Sustainable Bank in Vietnam

Citi has been recognised by FinanceAsia, the region's premier capital markets publication, for sustainability work in the country and commitment to partnering with clients.
The significant growth of green bonds

The significant growth of green bonds

The development of the green financial market is a crucial topic of focus both globally and domestically. Do Minh Chau, green finance analyst at FiinRatings, looks at the prospects of sustainable bonds and the current interest in Vietnam’s green finance market.
Untapped opportunities await with deeply-embedded renewables

Untapped opportunities await with deeply-embedded renewables

Businesses globally are adopting green financing and other environmental, social, and governance practices while Vietnam still has hurdles to overcome.
Green bonds prop up state eco-fund

Green bonds prop up state eco-fund

While financial resources are constrained from the state side, channelling investment into green projects through the issuance of green bonds may be what it takes for the economic development of the ASEAN bloc in general and Vietnam in particular to be greener and  more socially and environmentally sustainable.