The State Bank of Vietnam hosted senior International Finance Corporation (IFC) representatives to review the bilateral partnership and discuss potential cooperation activities to be implemented jointly in the period ahead. Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh described IFC as an important partner over the past 30 years and noted that Vietnam is among the eight largest recipients of IFC support. He highlighted that in fiscal year 2025 IFC mobilised more than USD 1bn per year for long-term investment projects in Vietnam for the eighth consecutive year, and asked IFC to step up support in infrastructure development, digital transformation, green growth and capital market development. IFC’s East Asia Regional Director Arnaud Dupoizat and Country Manager Thomas Jacobs outlined IFC’s current investment portfolio in Vietnam and presented areas for further collaboration with the central bank.
State Bank of Vietnam 2026-03-18
State Bank of Vietnam and IFC discuss cooperation priorities for infrastructure digital transformation green growth and capital markets
The State Bank of Vietnam and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) reviewed their partnership and discussed future cooperation on infrastructure, digital transformation, green growth, and capital market development. Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh highlighted Vietnam as a major recipient of IFC support, with over USD 1 billion mobilized annually for long-term projects. IFC representatives outlined their investment portfolio and potential collaboration areas with the central bank.