EIB Global and Techcombank announce $216 million credit line for climate investments

EIB Global and Techcombank announce $216 million credit line for climate investments

The long-term financing facility aims to bridge the financing gap for green initiatives, particularly within the private sector.

The signing ceremony for the agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Techcombank for US$216 million financing. —Photo courtesy of the banks

EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Techcombank have announced a 200 million euro (US$216 million) financing agreement to accelerate climate action and environmental sustainability projects across Việt Nam.

The long-term financing facility aims to bridge the financing gap for green initiatives, particularly within the private sector. The agreement was unveiled during the EU-Việt Nam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in Hà Nội, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.

With this funding, Techcombank will expand lending for projects including renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport. The operation will contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals and support Việt Nam's Just Energy Transition Partnership towards a green, carbon-neutral economy by 2050.

Alongside the financing, the EIB Advisory will work with Techcombank to strengthen its climate risk management framework, improve climate-related disclosures and support the implementation of the operation. This advisory support will be provided through the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) programme, financed by Germany and Luxembourg.

EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer, who oversees the bank’s operations in Việt Nam, said: “Việt Nam has set ambitious goals for its energy transition and sustainable development. The European Investment Bank is supporting these efforts across sectors – from energy systems and sustainable transport to green finance with partners such as Techcombank, through which we support the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises.

"These investments will also deliver tangible benefits for citizens, including cleaner air, improved energy efficiency, better access to sustainable energy and new opportunities for jobs and economic growth.

"This cooperation reflects the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy and our shared commitment to supporting sustainable investment and long-term development of Việt Nam.”

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela added: “This agreement shows how our partnership with Việt Nam delivers on what matters most: sustaining economic growth while reducing pollution and expanding clean energy.

"Through this cooperation, we invest together with Vietnamese companies in renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and modernise transport. This is how Global Gateway turns partnership into practical results: jobs, stronger growth and a cleaner energy system for the future.” 

Techcombank Vice Chairwoman of the Board Nguyễn Thu Lan said: “We value the opportunity to partner with the European Investment Bank following its rigorous appraisal process, which underscores Techcombank’s solid financial standing.

"By integrating climate finance into our banking strategy, we reinforce our commitment to long-term, responsible growth that creates value for the economy, society, and the environment”. 

Building on this commitment, Chief Corporate Strategy and Transformation Officer Prasenjit Chakravarti added: “The EIB–Techcombank relationship is strategic in bringing long-duration capital and world-class ESG capabilities to Techcombank. This will have a positive impact on our ability to meet client needs and strategically position us as a leader in sustainable finance in Việt Nam.” 

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