VPBank has secured a USD 1.54 billion investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to strengthen its capital and growth strategy, while Novaland plans to raise USD 418.3 million through a share issuance.

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Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) is a prominent banking institution in Vietnam, recently announcing a significant private placement of approximately USD 1.54 billion from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). This strategic investment aims to bolster the bank's Tier 1 capital, facilitating an increase in its total ownership equity from VND 103.5 trillion to VND 140 trillion, thereby enhancing its financial resilience as it embarks on an ambitious growth strategy over the next five years.

Alongside VPBank, Novaland Investment Joint Stock Company, a major player in Vietnam’s real estate market, is set to issue 975 million shares with an expected gross revenue of roughly USD 418.3 million. The funds raised will be utilized for debt restructuring and project implementations, signaling a proactive approach to maintaining operational liquidity amidst ongoing market challenges.

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The financial services sector in Vietnam has been experiencing robust growth, fueled by increasing demand for banking services as the economy continues to develop. With a growing middle c