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TPBank secures 120 million USD long-term loan from JICA

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially signed a loan agreement with the Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank) under the Private Sector Investment Finance (PSIF) project on January 14.

TPBank secures 120 million USD loan from JICA. (Photo courtesy of JICA)
TPBank secures 120 million USD loan from JICA. (Photo courtesy of JICA)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially signed a loan agreement with the Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank) under the Private Sector Investment Finance (PSIF) project on January 14.

This initiative, co-financed by the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), aims to enhance financial inclusion through digital banking in Vietnam, with a total loan value of 120 million USD.

The project seeks to improve financial access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and low-income individuals in Vietnam by providing loans to TPBank, a domestic commercial bank, to expand financial accessibility for these groups.

The loan will enable TPBank to extend credit to MSMEs and low-income individuals. Notably, at least 30% of the loan value from JICA will be allocated to MSMEs through TPBank's digital banking channels. Additionally, at least 30% will be directed to MSMEs owned by women or to female customers in low-income groups.

This project aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 8, 9 and 17, which focus on economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, as well as partnerships.

The initiative is part of the Financial Access for Inclusive Finance mechanism established in May 2023, underscoring efforts to drive sustainable and inclusive economic development in Vietnam./.

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