On December 18, 2025, Vietcombank successfully issued VNĐ2 trillion worth of Sustainability Bonds. Earlier, in 2024, the bank had also successfully issued VNĐ2 trillion in Green Bonds in compliance with Vietnamese legal regulations as well as international standards. These issuances further translate Vietcombank’s capital mobilisation strategy into action, aligning long- and medium-term funding with sustainable development, green finance and social responsibility.

Under Vietcombank’s Sustainability Bond Framework, proceeds from the Sustainability Bonds will be prioritised for financing key sustainable project categories. These include renewable and clean energy development, sustainable transport, green buildings and infrastructure, water resource management, waste treatment and improved resource efficiency, as well as sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. In addition, the bonds are designed to support projects generating positive social impacts, such as healthcare, education, vocational training, social housing and essential community services.

Through these priority areas, Vietcombank aims to increase the share of sustainable credit in its portfolio, accompanying businesses and the broader economy in efforts to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change and improve the quality of economic growth. This also forms part of the bank’s broader strategy to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its business operations, risk management and product development.

Vietcombank’s Sustainability Bond Framework has been positively assessed by Sustainable Fitch, an independent provider of Second Party Opinions, receiving a “Good” rating—the second-highest level in Sustainable Fitch’s assessment scale. Notably, Sustainable Fitch rated the project evaluation and selection process, as well as the impact reporting under Vietcombank’s Sustainability Bond Framework, at an “Excellent” level, confirming alignment with international market best practices.

Vietcombank has also reaffirmed its leading credibility and credit strength in the capital market. On December 11, 2025, FiinRatings assigned Vietcombank a national long-term credit rating of “AAA” with a “Stable” outlook—the highest possible rating on the national scale. The Sustainability Bonds issued by Vietcombank were likewise rated “AAA”, equivalent to the credit rating of Vietnamese Government Bonds. This marks the first bond in the domestic market without payment guarantees or collateral to achieve the highest credit rating, underscoring Vietcombank’s exceptionally strong credit profile and investor confidence in the Vietnamese capital market.

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