CUBHCM leads syndicated lending in Vietnam in 2025

CUBHCM led Vietnam's syndicated lending in 2025 with impressive achievements, rising to the top of the ranking of credit-guarantee issuance units in Vietnam (across all currencies), with total credit guarantees issued reaching USD 617 million. This achievement was recognized internationally when CUBHCM was honored with two prestigious awards at The Asset Triple A 2026: Best ESG Loan and Best Syndicated Loan (Securities). These awards reaffirm CUBHCM's exceptional ability to originate, structure, and distribute groundbreaking financial solutions. The leading position is built on a strong regional network, deep client engagement, the ability to execute transactions swiftly, specialized ESG financing structure capabilities, and effective cross-border liquidity access. In Vietnam, CUBHCM participated in more than half of the total 24 syndicated lending transactions in 2025, reinforcing its role as the leading coordinator. CUBHCM continues to solidify its position as one of the key arrangers, contributing to shaping and driving the development of the syndicated lending market in Vietnam. These capabilities are clearly demonstrated through CUBHCM's role in notable deals recognized by The Asset. CUBHCM was one of the Mandated Lead Arrangers and Underwriters for a USD 1.56 billion green loan for VPBank. The deal set several market milestones: the largest ESG loan arranged in the Asia-Pacific region for a lending bank; the largest syndicated loan to date for a Vietnamese financial institution; and the broadest syndicated loan for a lending bank, with 44 international lenders participating. The Best Syndicated Loan (Securities) award recognizes CUBHCM's crucial role in a USD 230 million syndicated loan for Techcom Securities. This landmark deal demonstrates CUBHCM's excellence in structuring, arranging, and syndicating large-scale loans for the securities sector in Vietnam. CUBHCM continued to record positive results in its syndicated loan portfolio. In 2025, the branch assumed several key roles, including Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner (MLAB), and Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter and Bookrunner (MLAUB). Through these roles, CUBHCM participated in 15 syndicated and club loan transactions, with a total deal value of over USD 3.5 billion. In the context of global trade and a restructuring and development of the supply chain, demand for a sustainable and global financial partner is rising. Cathay United Bank (CUB) established a robust international network with more than 67 operating points in 11 markets, reaffirming its long-term commitment to regional growth and global connectivity. CUB continues to intensify strategic investments in the ASEAN region through its branches and representative offices in Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia, maintaining presence in key economies such as China and Hong Kong to support regional financing needs and growth. CUB continues to strengthen and expand its international footprint, while enhancing capabilities in key areas such as cross-border lending tailored to customer needs, structured finance, and project finance. The bank aims to provide comprehensive, flexible, and sustainable financial solutions to help businesses confidently seize growth opportunities amid an increasingly complex global economy. CUB is a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) — one of Asia's leading financial groups, currently operating 969 branches across the region and managing assets over USD 400 billion. Since entering the Vietnamese market in 2005, CUB has consistently built and strengthened a strong, reputable, and sustainable local presence. CUB continues to affirm its role as a trusted financial partner for customers in Vietnam and the region on the long-term growth path. (1) Source: CUB, LSEG Loan Connector 2025. (2) Source: CUB, LSEG Loan Connector 2025.