Nam A Bank secures $30 million Proparco green finance for Vietnam
The five-year credit facility supports renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other green projects, boosting Nam A Bank's lending capacity across Vietnam.
Nam A Bank Secures Green Credit
Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: NAB) has secured a US$30 million, five-year credit facility from Proparco, the French development finance institution. This financing will expand Nam A Bank's lending for green initiatives across Vietnam. The focus includes renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
The agreement was signed at the French Development Agency (AFD)'s office in Hanoi. Nam A Bank stated this facility is a key development for its strategic growth in sustainable finance.
Expanding Green Project Funding
The financing will support various projects, including those for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and green building development. Nam A Bank plans to direct these funds towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women-led businesses, and sustainable agriculture models.
The bank confirmed this facility is the first concrete outcome of its "Green Finance Community" initiative. That programme launched at the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) in Ho Chi Minh City. This agreement follows a memorandum of understanding signed in Paris in March 2026.
Strategic Vision and International Standards
Vo Hoang Hai, Deputy General Director of Nam A Bank, stated the facility shows Proparco's confidence in the bank's governance. He added it would advance Nam A Bank's strategy, which centres on "Digitalization and Greening." Jean-Benoit Du Chalard, Proparco's regional director for North and Southeast Asia, said the partnership supports Vietnam's emissions reduction efforts.
Nam A Bank will use this partnership to strengthen its project appraisal capabilities. This also aligns with international environmental and social standards, and attracts further global green capital.
This US$30 million facility will provide more accessible, reasonably priced credit solutions for Vietnamese businesses. SMEs, women-led enterprises, and those adopting sustainable agriculture models stand to benefit directly. Enhanced funding will support green transition and digital transformation initiatives, particularly projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This increased capital flow can boost competitiveness and market breakthroughs. The partnership also helps integrate Vietnamese financial institutions into international best practices for managing climate risks.
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