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On April 14, 2026, in Hanoi, BIDV (Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam) and Alphanam Investment Joint Stock Company signed a Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement for the 2026–2030 period, marking an important step in their cooperative relationship.
Under the agreement, BIDV will provide Alphanam with comprehensive, modern, and synchronized financial solutions and banking services. BIDV will also act as a financial advisory hub, arranging capital for investment projects and supporting effective business plans of the enterprise.
The agreement also includes facilitating Alphanam staff access to and use high-quality retail banking products and services offered by BIDV.
In return, Alphanam will prioritize BIDV as a strategic financial partner for its investment activities and business operations, as well as for the ecosystem of its member companies.
At the signing ceremony, Mr. Le Ngoc Lam, General Director of BIDV, said the signing marks a significant step in cooperation between the two parties and opens a sustainable journey to help Alphanam’s units access comprehensive and modern financial solutions. He noted that with BIDV’s position as the bank with the largest total asset scale in Vietnam and a broad financial ecosystem across the country, BIDV is ready to accompany Alphanam’s development journey and expand its business activities.
Mr. Nguyen Tuan Hai, Chairman of Alphanam’s Board of Directors, said that as the economy continues to grow, investment trends in infrastructure, tourism, commerce, and manufacturing are becoming clearer. He added that the role of financial institutions in accompanying enterprises becomes especially important in creating large-scale projects with sustainable value. He described the cooperation with BIDV as an important milestone reaffirming Alphanam’s position in development investment and said the partnership is expected to create synergies, help projects reach international standards, and increase the brand value and market position of both BIDV and Alphanam.
Delegates congratulated the success of the signing ceremony.
The Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between BIDV and Alphanam is described as an important milestone reflecting the two parties’ commitment to strengthen a sustainable relationship based on trust and long-term collaboration. The event also affirms BIDV’s role and commitment to supporting development for the business community, contributing to economic development and deeper integration into the international process.
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