VIB issued VND 500 billion in bonds, deepening VIB stock's capital base

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

VIB completed a USD 285 million syndicated loan on October 15, 2026. VIB stock has VND 37.35 trillion in charter capital after a 9.5 percent dividend.

Capital raising advances through October

VIB issued VND 500 billion in seven-year bonds on October 16, 2026.
VIB completed a USD 285 million syndicated loan on October 15, 2026.
VIB's charter capital reached VND 37.35 trillion after a 9.5 percent stock dividend.

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VIB (VN000000VIB1) issued VND 500 billion in seven-year bonds on October 16, 2026, adding another capital-raising transaction to its 2026 funding program. The bonds carry a floating annual rate of 9.4 percent, according to Vietnam.vn.

Capital building reaches VND 500 billion

The latest issue followed VIB's September 16, 2026, sale of VND 3,000 billion in three-year bonds at a fixed 8.9 percent annual rate. The two transactions formed part of a plan approved for as much as VND 4,000 billion in 2026 bonds to support lending and strengthen Tier 2 capital, Vietnam.vn reported.

The bank also completed two share distributions on September 11, 2026. It issued nearly 323.4 million bonus shares to 61,660 existing shareholders at a 9.5 percent ratio and issued 8 million employee-option shares to 890 employees, taking charter capital from VND 34.047 trillion to VND 37.354 trillion, according to Vietnam.vn.

What does the funding mean?

The bond issue expands VIB's domestic funding alongside its international program. On October 15, 2026, VIB completed a USD 285 million three-year syndicated loan from nine financial institutions as part of a plan to raise about USD 1.00 billion in medium- and long-term international funding during 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association reported. VIB's outstanding foreign funding stood at USD 1.60 billion, while the loan's cost of funds was about 30 basis points lower than its previous syndicated loan.

Three funding milestones

VIB issued nearly 323.4 million bonus shares on September 11, 2026, raising charter capital to VND 37.354 trillion. It completed the USD 285 million syndicated loan on October 15, 2026. It then issued VND 500 billion in seven-year bonds on October 16, 2026.

Upcoming maturity dates

The next dated capital events are September 16, 2029, when the VIBL12605 bonds mature, and October 16, 2033, when the VIBL12606 bonds mature, according to Vietnam.vn.

VIB remains a HOSE-listed bank

Viet Nam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank trades on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange under ticker VIB and ISIN VN000000VIB1, with the listing and identity confirmed by Global Banking and Finance Review. The funding sequence gives the bank additional debt and equity capacity for lending to retail customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and corporate clients.