On July 29, 2025, VPBank (HOSE: VPB), one of the leading joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam, announced the successful signing of a syndicated loan worth USD 350 million. This loan was made possible through a collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and prominent development finance institutions (DFIs), including British International Investment (BII), Export Finance Australia (EFA), FinDev Canada, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). SMBC acted as the coordinator and authorized co-lead arranger for this significant financing endeavor.