Singapore, September 3, 2024 - Based on its outstanding capacity and results in promoting trade finance and supporting sustainable development for Vietnamese enterprises, Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - stock code HDB) continues to be recognized as "The Leading Partner Bank in Vietnam" by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP).
HDBank has affirmed its outstanding capacity as one of the partner banks to receive the largest financing limit upgrade from ADB in Vietnam. In August 20204, ADB increased the Trade Finance limit for HDBank from 145 million USD to 200 million USD for Guarantee, Trade Finance and Revolving Credit Loan activities. This result is evidence of ADB's appreciation of HDBank's risk management capacity, transparency and efficiency in the cooperation process - a new driving force for the bank to continue expanding its support for import-export businesses and value chains.
Within the framework of strategic cooperation with ADB, HDBank not only focuses on trade finance but also promotes the implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. With the support of ADB and other development finance institutions, HDBank has achieved many achievements in important technical projects, enhancing sustainable development capacity:
● Green and sustainable credit: HDBank is participating in a technical consulting project to develop a green credit/sustainable credit portfolio with funding from ADB.
● Supporting comprehensive economic development for people with disabilities: HDBank is a bank in Vietnam participating in phase 2 of this project implemented by ADB.
HDBank also completed the ADB Climate Tagging project in July 2024, helping to improve the classification of climate-positive trade finance transactions.
By the end of the second quarter of 2024, HDBank's total assets reached VND 624,443 billion, up 3.7% compared to the beginning of the year; total outstanding loans to customers increased sharply by 12.5%, reaching VND 386,186 billion; and total customer deposits achieved a growth rate of 4.3%, up to VND 386,573 billion. In the first half of 2024, HDBank achieved VND 8,165 billion in pre-tax profit, up 48.9% over the same period, while indicators of capital adequacy and operational efficiency were improved.
In 2024, HDBank will be the first bank in Vietnam to publish a sustainability report with a commitment to becoming a zero net emissions bank by 2050.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr. Tran Hoai Nam, Deputy General Director of HDBank shared: “With strong support from ADB and international partners, HDBank is committed to continuing to promote its green and sustainable development strategy, especially in areas such as renewable energy and efficient resource management. HDBank wishes to continue to actively contribute to promoting the green economy in Vietnam, enhancing the competitiveness of businesses and creating sustainable values for the community.”
