ANNUAL REPORT 2025

DRIVING ROBUST GROWTH

LEADING IN PERFORMANCE

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2025 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

2025 Business Performance Highlights

In 2025, amid a challenging environment for the banking sector, HDBank continued to reaffirm our position as one of the leading financial institutions delivering strong growth, top-tier profitability, and a robust risk management framework. We maintained stable development momentum while strengthening our sustainable competitive advantages in the market.

Total assets

Unit: VND billion

Total assets increased by 33.5% year-on-year compared to 2024, placing us among the largest banks in the market by asset size.

Total assets reached VND 931 trillion, maintaining a consistent growth trajectory over the past five years and positioning the Bank among the leading joint-stock commercial banks in terms of total assets.

  • Total outstanding loans increased by 34.3% compared to 2024.
  • Customer deposits and issuance of valuable papers grew by 24.9%.
  • Total equity rose by 38.2%, including an increase in charter capital from VND 35 trillion to VND 50 trillion through stock dividend payments and bonus share issuances, with a combined distribution ratio of nearly 30%. The new capital base enables HDBank to scale up operations, strengthen our financial capacity, and improve capital adequacy ratios in line with Basel II and Basel III standards. It also provides additional headroom for business expansion, acceleration of digital transformation, and further development of our banking and financial ecosystem. Over the years, HDBank has consistently maintained a high and stable dividend policy, supported by an average annual profit growth rate exceeding 25%. The dividend payout ratio at nearly 30%, surpassing the plan approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, reflects our strong business performance and effective capital management.
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Total assets

VND billion

An increase of 33.5% compared to 2024

Credit performance

Unit: VND billion

Total outstanding loans: VND 588,022 billion, up 34.3% compared to 2024, reaffirming our role as one of the key banks within the system in terms of credit scale and growth capacity.

HDBank recorded robust credit growth in 2025, outperforming the industry average and demonstrating our ability to expand market share while effectively executing our business strategies. Credit expansion was carried out in parallel with stringent asset quality control, ensuring full compliance with regulatory safety limits. We focused our lending activities on sectors with strong growth potential and manageable risk profiles, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supply chains, production and business activities, exports, and green projects. This credit allocation strategy enables our Bank to sustain high credit growth while maintaining prudent risk control.

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Total outstanding loans

VND billion

An increase of 34.3% compared to 2024

Credit quality

Unit: %

Non-performing loans (NPLs) remained well controlled at a low level, positioning us among the banks with the strongest asset quality ratios across the sector.

Despite an industry-wide upward trend in non-performing loans, HDBank maintained one of the lowest NPL ratios in the sector, attributable to our prudent lending policies and effective risk management practices.

Consolidated NPL ratio (per Circular No.31/NHNN):

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Standalone NPL ratio (per Circular No.31/NHNN):

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Deposits

Unit: VND billion

Total deposits: VND 831,504 billion, up 33.9% year-on-year, further strengthening our position among market leaders in deposit mobilization and growth.

In 2025, amid a monetary environment characterized by interest rate fluctuations, competition for deposits among credit institutions, and liquidity demands across the economy, HDBank sustained stable growth momentum in our funding mobilization activities. Total deposits reached approximately VND 832 trillion, with customer deposits increasing significantly by 28.2% compared to 2024.

Our Bank’s annual promotional savings programs, such as “Billionaire Savings”, featuring a diverse prize structure and substantial total prize value, continued to attract and engage depositors. The program achieved nearly 300% of our targeted plan.

HDBank has successfully mobilized approximately USD 650 million from reputable financial institutions including IFC, ADB, Proparco, DEG, LeapFrog, FMO, BII, JICA, FinDev and SMBC, along with USD 395 million in preferential trade finance facilities prioritized for renewable energy, green agriculture, and sustainable finance.

In the domestic market, HDBank successfully issued VND 3,000 billion in green bonds, contributing to the expansion and diversification of funding sources for sustainable lending activities.

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Total deposits

VND billion

An increase of 33.9% compared to 2024

Sector-leading Capital Adequacy Ratio

Unit: %

HDBank’s capital adequacy ratio (CAR) under Basel II standards remained at a notably high level of 16.7% in 2025, leading the banking sector and significantly exceeding the 8% minimum requirement set by the State Bank of Vietnam. This reflects a robust capital buffer, providing significant headroom for safe credit expansion in the context of profit surpassing VND 21 trillion in 2025, underscoring our Bank’s solid resilience against risks and our strict adherence to high prudential standards.

CAR

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Profit before tax

Unit: VND billion

Profit before tax reached VND 21,346 billion, up 27.6% YoY, reinforcing our position among the market’s leading high-performing banks.

In 2025, driven by continuous efforts in management and strategic execution, HDBank continued to deliver positive business performance, reflecting improved operational efficiency and a sustainable growth foundation.

HDBank’s profit before tax in 2025 reached a strong level, maintaining upward growth momentum compared to the previous year. This performance was primarily supported by growth in core income, particularly net interest income driven by credit expansion and the maintenance of a healthy net interest margin (NIM). Meanwhile, income from service activities, especially payment segment, recorded strong growth, underscoring strong market acceptance of HDBank’s offerings.

At the same time, our Bank effectively controlled costs through comprehensive digitalization, modernization of transaction channels, and enhanced operational efficiency. As a result, the cost-to-income ratio (CIR) declined significantly year-on-year to 27.2%, directly contributing to profit growth.

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Profit before tax

VND billion

An increase of 27.6% compared to 2024

Key performance indicators

Unit: VND billion

INDICATORS 2023 2024 2025
1. Capital

Chartered capital

29,076 35,101 50,053

Total assets

602,315 697,366 931,104

CAR

12.6% 14.0% 16.7%
2. Business Performance

Total deposits (separate)

4,071,397 5,617,198 6,854,221

Total credit (separate)

343,919 452,422 671,323

Debt collection (separate)

263,619 366,646 536,190

Overdue debts

24,165 29,471 32,113

Non-performing loan (NPL)

6,160 8,556 13,320

Incremental capital output ratio (ICOR)

6.75% 4.69% 4.58%

Overdue guarantees to total outstanding guarantees ratio

1.94% 0.12% 0.02%

Overdue debt to total credit ratio (under Circular No. 31)

5.18% 5.07% 3.99%

Non-performing loan to total credit ratio (under Circular No. 31)

1.33% 1.48% 1.66%
3. Liquidity

Current ratio

22.47% 20.10% 20.11%

Overall liquidity ratio

87.14% 79.97% 84.47%

Actual vs. Plan

HDBank delivered exceptional high-growth business performance in 2025, achieving or even surpassing the set targets.

Unit: VND billion,%

Indicators (Consolidated) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2025 2025 AGM’s
planned targets
% 2025 Actual
vs Plan
Total assets 697,366 931,104 890,442 105%
Chartered capital 35,101 50,053 35,101 143%
Total deposits(*) 621,119 831,504 792,812 105%
Including customer deposits and valuable papers 518,855 648,149 661,271 98%
Total credit 437,731 588,022 579,896 101%
Non-performing loans(**) 1.48% 1.66% ≤ 2.00% Pass
Profit before tax 16,730 21,346 21,179 101%
Profit after tax 13,248 17,074 17,035 100%
ROE after tax 25.7% 25.3% 26.2% 97%
ROA after tax 2.04% 2.10% 2.15% 98%

Project investment and implementation

In 2025, HDBank did not undertake any new financial investments, apart from our continued capital contribution to HD SAISON, which has been maintained over several years. Investments in strategic projects are incorporated into our annual income and expenditure plan, and are anticipated to drive the Bank’s sustainable growth forward.

RETAIL BANKING - A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH DRIVER FOR HDBANK

In 2025, our retail banking segment recorded outstanding performance across all key pillars. Total funding mobilization increased by 33%, exceeding our targets. Our digital platform served 5.4 million users, with 94% of transactions conducted digitally. Card segment profit reached a highest level in the past five years (+212%), while life bancassurance revenue grew by 56%, placing HDBank among the top three players in the market. We continue to strengthen our position as one of the fastest-growing and most efficient retail banks in the system.

In 2025, we remained committed to our retail banking strategy, focusing on three key growth drivers: expanding the customer base, developing a personal financial ecosystem, and accelerating digital banking. By year-end, the retail banking segment recorded synchronized growth across all pillars, highlighting an increasingly critical role in our Bank’s overall strategy.

HDBank’s leadership showcased our flagship products and services to Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at the Cashless Day 2025.

The launch ceremony of the “Billionaire Savings” program – HDBank’s largest prize-winning savings program of 2025. Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank’s Board of Directors, personally visited and motivated our employees, fostering a strong spirit and determination to expand the program’s reach.

Funding mobilization

0%

exceeding our targets

Digital platform served

0

million users

Bancassurance revenue

0%

exceeding our targets

0%

transactions conducted digitally

Personal financial ecosystem

HDBank is committed to developing a comprehensive product ecosystem that covers the entire financial lifecycle of our customers from savings, payments, and consumer lending to investment and financial protection. The integration of multiple services on a single platform enables customers to conveniently access solutions tailored to each stage of their lives, while enhancing customer engagement and strengthening their relationship with our Bank.

Regarding funding mobilization, as of the end of 2025, total funding mobilization reached VND 445.6 trillion, representing a 33% increase compared to the end of 2024 (equivalent to a net increase of nearly VND 110 trillion), and achieving 105% of the planned target. Notably, the priority banking segment alone recorded a net increase of over VND 75 trillion in balances, nearly doubling the growth achieved in 2024. The “Billionaire Savings” program played a significant role in strengthening a stable funding base. In parallel, we actively advanced our strategy to improve funding structure by increasing the proportion of current account savings deposits (CASA), leveraging the SkyJoy ecosystem, the Agent Banking platform and transaction digitalization to optimize our long-term cost of funds.

In respect of retail lending, HDBank implemented a suite of priority credit solutions designed with flexibility to meet the specific needs of different retail customer segments. We proactively optimized our credit approval processes to eliminate operational bottlenecks, accelerate disbursement progress, and enhance capital accessibility for our customers. The end-to-end digitalization of the credit granting process (RLOS/CLOS) has significantly shortened turnaround time and boosted approval productivity. Our retail lending strategy remains focused on selective growth, prioritizing safe segments with sustainable profitability potential.

The SkyJoy loyalty program continued impressive trajectory in 2025, reaching 18 million members, including 5 million loyal customers. Reward points are accumulated through core financial products, including deposits, payments, cards, and credit products. Throughout the year, point redemption surged by over 400% compared to 2024, reflecting a profound deepening of customer engagement within the ecosystem.

Digital banking and operational efficiency

Digital banking lies at the heart of HDBank’s retail strategy, simultaneously expanding our service capabilities and enhancing operational efficiency across the entire value chain.

The Đi HDBank application, offering more than 200 products and services, enables customers to conveniently conduct financial transactions, payments, and account management on mobile devices. Our Digital Core Banking system was capable of processing 157 million transactions during the year, representing a 38% increase over 2024.

HDBank also accelerated the digitalization of core processes: automated credit appraisal that helps reduce approval turnaround time, automated credit scoring systems to enhance the accuracy of risk assessment, and the O2O (online-to-offline) model that has been widely deployed to deliver service personalization. Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics have been integrated throughout the customer journey.

With 5.4 million digital banking users (up 30% year-on-year), cost per transaction declined by approximately 35%, while the digital transaction ratio reached 94%, positioning us among the leading banks in Vietnam in terms of digital adoption.

Customer service: Omni-channel and always-on delivery

At HDBank, we identify customer service as a core pillar in the retail banking journey, aiming for an omni-channel, always-on service model to meet customer needs anytime, anywhere. Our Customer Service Center (CSC) serves as the central hub for receiving and handling customer requests across all channels, including call center, chat, email, social media, and the Đi HDBank mobile application. By combining professional expertise with automation technologies, we continuously enhance our responsiveness in terms of speed and accuracy, while delivering personalized services tailored to each segment.

In 2025, CSC recorded positive transformations, particularly in its role as a proactive sales channel. Outbound activities grew by 55% year-on-year, reaching the highest scale in the past three years, with telesales more than doubling in growth. These results affirm that CSC is not only a support function but also a direct contributor to the Bank’s customer acquisition and service fee growth.

In parallel, CSC was further invested in upgrading chatbot and voicebot platforms, gradually increasing self-service rates and expanding support capabilities beyond business hours. Looking ahead, HDBank aims to deploy an AI co-pilot model to support advisory staff in delivering more in-depth consultation, while further accelerating automation to provide comprehensive 24/7 customer service.

Distribution network

In 2025, we continued to enhance our omni-channel distribution capabilities, combining our physical network, agent banking, and collaborator channels with digital platforms and an O2O (online-to-offline) model. Strategic partnerships with Vietjet Air, HD SAISON, and VNPT have further expanded our nationwide coverage and increased customer touchpoints.

Our cumulative number of retail points exceeded 256,000 (an increase of 117,000 compared to 2024). The collaborator channel recorded strong growth, with 14,300 new collaborators added, bringing the cumulative total to 175,200, and attracting 52,800 new customers. Disbursement volume through this channel reached nearly VND 13 trillion, with mobilized funds of VND 3.34 trillion, and an average value of approximately VND 1 billion per customer across both lending and deposit segments.

Collaborators

people

Attracting

new customers

Cards and payments

HDBank has implemented a diversified card portfolio strategy with flagship products including the HDBank Vietjet co-branded card, HDBank Petrolimex super card, EZCard tailored for Gen Z online shopping needs, and HDBank Priority premium card designed to meet diverse customer demands. Concurrently, the card segment has undergone comprehensive digital transformation, significantly expanding online issuance channels through partnerships with major players like VNPOST, FPT, Vinaphone, and ZaloPay.

The merchant acquiring business maintained strong growth with nearly 20,000 POS nationwide, accounting for 40% of transaction volume at Vietjet, and serving as the sole acquiring bank for the entire Petrolimex network, contributing more than 50% of total card service fee income. Our merchant offers ecosystem has been expanded to over 2,000 points, with year-round promotional programs. We have implemented 10-15 campaigns per month, offering cashback rates of up to 50%.

The merchant acquiring business

POS nationwide

HDBank’s card brand recognition improved significantly in 2025, driven by effective digital marketing campaigns that expanded outreach to younger customer segments, generating millions of interactions across platforms. HDBank was honored with the “Accelerated Digital Marketing Excellence 2025” award by Visa.

The card business performance recorded a profit growth of 212% compared to 2024, marking the highest level in the past five years. During the year, card operations were recognized with seven (7) awards from international card organizations and reputable partners.

Bancassurance

Bancassurance remains a strategic pillar in our Bank’s efforts to diversify non-interest income streams. By seamlessly integrating insurance products into the HDBank ecosystem, we offer customers natural access to financial protection solutions throughout their journey. This synergy between banking, insurance, and investment enhances customer lifetime value.

Life insurance revenue reached VND 560 billion, representing a 56% increase compared to 2024. Notably, during three consecutive months in Q4/2025, HDBank ranked among the Top 3 in monthly sales across the entire Bancassurance market, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to expand market share in the bank-insurance distribution channel.

Life insurance revenue reached

VND billion

These results are particularly noteworthy against the backdrop of the Vietnamese bancassurance industry undergoing a restructuring phase, with increasingly stringent requirements on advisory quality and transparency. Our integrated insurance distribution model, which places customers’ real needs at its core, has demonstrated its sustainability and clear differentiation from traditional distribution approaches.

Priority Banking Development

In 2025, the Priority Banking segment continued to deliver positive growth. The number of Priority Customers increased by 33%, bringing the total to over 62,000 customers. Total AUM recorded a net increase of more than VND 75 trillion (+29%), bringing the total AUM to over VND 347 trillion at year-end, accounting for more than 67% of HDBank’s total retail customer assets. These results further demonstrate our strong appeal to high-net-worth customer segment.

We have comprehensively upgraded our service offerings for this segment, including airport Fast Track privileges, a dedicated team of Priority Relationship Managers (PRMs), and personalized financial planning solutions, laying a solid foundation for the launch of our Private Banking model in 2026.

WHOLESALE BANKING - HDBANK’S STRATEGIC GROWTH DRIVER

In 2025, HDBank’s Wholesale Banking division recorded numerous positive results, with all business targets surpassing expectations:

The Commercial Banking and the Corporate and Institutional Banking divisions were restructured into Wholesale Banking, serving all types of business models and financial needs, and establishing a solid foundation for development goals in 2026 and subsequent years.

Representing HDBank, Mr. Tran Hoai Nam, the bank’s Standing Deputy Chief Executive Officer, signed the USD 215 million syndicated loan agreement with JICA, FinDev Canada, and SMBC (Ho Chi Minh City, August 2025).

Mr. Tran Hoai Phuong – Director of Wholesale Banking Division – represented HDBank in receiving the Sao Khue Awards under the category of “New Products, Solutions, Software, and Services”.

Profit reached

0%of the annual plan

CASA ratio reached

0%of the annual plan

Service fee income achieved

0%of the annual plan

International payments volumes reached

0%of the annual plan

Total outstanding credit reached

0%of the annual plan

Foreign exchange (FX) volumes reached

0%of the annual plan

Wholesale Banking and FDI engagement

Holistic wholesale banking solutions remain a core component of our 2026-2030 customer development strategy. A diverse suite of solutions, integrated with capital market support, is directed toward green initiatives, infrastructure, social housing, and urban development projects. In 2025, our Wholesale Banking division provided advisory and capital solutions that facilitated VND 80 trillion in bond and credit volume, generating corporate cash flows and accounting for more than 50% of the segment’s profit.

Active outreach, promotion and advisory services were also intensified for nearly 150 FDI enterprises. This included granting credit limits for loan guarantees at international banks and hosting networking events with FDI enterprises from Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Europe, and the Americas.

Trade finance and supply chain finance: Outstanding growth drivers

2025 served as a pivotal year in facilitating the diversification and standardization of HDBank’s trade finance and supply chain finance (SCF) solutions.

Trade finance:

  • In 2025, HDBank recorded breakthrough growth in the structured trade finance segment, representing one of the prominent highlights within our Wholesale Banking division’s activities. The outstanding balance reached nearly VND 70 trillion as of December 31, 2025, with an average balance of approximately VND 45 trillion and a net increase of over VND 55 trillion from 2024.
  • We also partnered with DHL to utilize the Go Green Plus service (leveraging sustainable aviation fuel in transportation), committing to target a 90% emission reduction. Throughout 2025, HDBank reduced 2.12 tons of CO2 emissions, an amount equivalent to planting 210 trees.

Supply chain finance:

Tailor-made and refined supply chain finance (SCF) products were developed for key industries and value chains, involving nearly 8,200 participating enterprises, of which including 900 FDI clients and 3,000 customers located in export processing zones and industrial parks. Outstanding credit reached 114% of the plan assigned across suppliers, distributors, retail points, and anchor enterprises in sectors such as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Supermarkets and Retail, Agriculture and Livestock, Supporting Industries, Petroleum, Iron and Steel, and Transportation. The platform-based SCF solution enables the Bank and enterprises to manage and utilize credit limits efficiently, ensuring timely and seamless capital flows. In 2025, HDBank successfully hosted the seminar “Supply Chain Financing for Enterprises”, which received high appreciation from the State Bank of Vietnam - Region 2, the Saigon Entrepreneurs Association, and the Southern Office of Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI).

GREEN FINANCE: DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Green finance remains one of HDBank’s strategic directions, reflecting our commitment to business development integrated with environmental and social responsibility. In 2025, HDBank successfully mobilized USD 100 million in green bonds from prestigious international financial institutions, augmenting resources for green credit programs and sustainable finance initiatives.

For years, HDBank has expanded our green credit portfolio, prioritizing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and high technology. Since 2019, we have disbursed over VND 42.3 trillion to green projects, while actively participating in seminars, accompanying the green transition, and helping enterprises enhance their sustainable development capacity.

HDBank also pioneered the implementation of an Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESRMS) in credit activities. As one of the forerunners to adopt the ESMS, we screen and classify 100% of corporate loans aligned with international standards.

HDBank is among the first banks in Vietnam to publish a Sustainability Report in line with international standards. We have established an ESG Committee under the Board of Directors to enhance leadership and oversight of our sustainable development strategy. These efforts were recognized when HDBank won First Prize for Sustainability Reporting (Financial Group) at the 18th Vietnam Listed Company Awards (VLCA) in 2025, further reaffirming our position in promoting green growth.

Furthermore, HDBank continues to strengthen staff capacity in climate change risks, sustainability-linked loans, and financing for women-owned SMEs (WSMEs). These activities are conducted under the Green Finance Development Project funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

HAPPY DI-PAYROLL DIGITAL PAYROLL SOLUTION: BUILDING A GROWTH-ORIENTED ECOSYSTEM

2025 Highlights: Remarkable growth and customer base optimization

During 2025, payroll volume increased by 20% while the Happy Di-payroll customer scale expanded by more than 50%. Moving beyond traditional services, Happy Di-payroll serves as the “key” for HDBank to unlock a comprehensive financial ecosystem for employees, seamlessly integrating features from current accounts, savings to credit and digital banking. The payroll segment contributes significantly to CASA growth and the expansion of retail customer base, establishing a springboard for long-term growth.

2026 Vision: Comprehensive digitization and financial welfare elevation

As we enter 2026, Payroll continues to be a strategic focus within our Wholesale Banking segment, facilitating cross-selling for Retail Banking by leveraging HDBank’s diverse customer ecosystem. Happy Di-payroll will evolve into a welfare management tool, providing powerful support for partners in their talent acquisition and retention strategies. HDBank is a pioneer in deploying digital payroll financing solutions, where limit management is designed for full online implementation, ensuring a seamless and end-to-end experience across the platform.

PIONEERING THE PEB MODEL: LEADING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION SECTORS

Expanding partner ecosystem and optimizing operational capacity

2025 marked a significant stride in HDBank’s strategy to develop the Partner Ecosystem Banking (PEB) model. Affirming our vision of integrating finance with essential life needs, HDBank successfully expanded partner network to 2,254 institutional clients, including 872 healthcare facilities and 1,105 educational institutions.

The EduPay platform has been deployed at nearly 250 educational institutions, digitizing tuition management and transaction reconciliation. Meanwhile, MediPay has been successfully integrated with nearly 130 healthcare facilities, supporting hospital fee payment solutions. These solutions assist partners in standardizing cash flows, optimizing operational costs, and promoting the adoption of cashless payments in accordance with the Government’s directive.

Pioneering Milestones: Integrating National Data and Elevating Experience

In 2025, HDBank took pride in partnering with the Healthcare sector and the C06 Department (Ministry of Public Security) to pioneer the deployment of Smart Medical Kiosk, directly integrated with the electronic identification system via chip-based citizen ID cards. Medical procedures for the public have been streamlined, helping to alleviate pressure on frontline hospitals. This solution has been deployed at large-scale facilities such as the Pasteur Institute of Ho Chi Minh City, Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital, Da Nang Hospital, Military Hospital 354, among others.

In the Education sector, HDBank offers digital financial management suites with “zero-cost” implementation for schools, providing transparency in revenue and expenditure flows and building a modern, seamless communication channel between Schools, Parents, and Students.

By constructing a seamless PEB ecosystem, HDBank seeks to grow our sustainable customer base (B2B2C), increase CASA balances, and uphold our “Growing Together” commitment, using fintech to serve the community and improve the quality of life.

SECTOR-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS: LEADING THE MARKET AND STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

“Tailor-made” strategy aligned with Business Cycles and Industry Characteristics

Remaining committed to our customer-centric strategy, HDBank has implemented flexible, sector-specific financial solutions aligned with the business cycles and cash flow structures of enterprises in Logistics, Construction, FMCG, and Agriculture and Livestock. This tailored approach enables our customers to optimize capital costs and clear operational cash flow bottlenecks, while creating HDBank’s unique competitive edge in the financial market.

Proactive risk management and macro-strategic advisory

In response to US tariff policy changes in April 2025, HDBank conducted an in-depth analytical report, comprehensively assessing the impact on import-export customers and developing risk response scenarios. HDBank also successfully organized a series of strategic seminars in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (May 2025), attracting over 300 senior managers from import-export enterprises and featuring expert insights provided by the leading economist, Dr. Vo Tri Thanh.

ACCELERATING END-TO-END DIGITIZATION OF WHOLESALE BANKING

Comprehensive digital transformation is identified as a strategic pillar to sharpen our competitiveness. Guided by a customer-centric philosophy, HDBank has built a synchronized digital financial ecosystem, spanning from infrastructure architecture and product offerings to operations, ensuring the most seamless and optimal customer experience.

HDBiz-Digital Financial Super-platform for Enterprises

HDBiz empowers enterprises to manage cash flow conveniently, orchestrate payment transactions flexibly, proactively execute FX transactions, and customize approval workflows tailored to their needs. With Open API integration and support for multiple languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean), HDBiz highlights our dedication to the FDI customer segment.

Value-chain Financing Platform - Unlocking the Power of the Value Chain

As a cornerstone of our B2B2C strategy, the Value-chain Financing Platform is a breakthrough connecting the Bank, Anchor Enterprises, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retail Clients. This digital solution optimizes the management of supplier and distributor networks and streamlines credit limit coordination.

HDBank & Galaxy Pay Multi-currency payment gateway: Comprehensive cross-border transactions

  • International payment infrastructure: Successfully running a large-scale multi-currency gateway with smart transaction processing for Vietjet Aviation JSC, capable of handling immense data volumes with efficiency.
  • International payment acceptance: Flexible support for direct payment and conversion in more than 16 different currencies.
  • Effective cash flow management: Offering centralized tools to control cash flow, mitigate FX risks, and shorten capital cycles in multi-national trading environment.

Digitizing the credit journey and optimizing operations (CLOS & eCash)

HDBank aims to achieve the E2E digitization of the credit journey. The automated Commercial Loan Origination System (CLOS) has been implemented from the stages of outreach and approval to disbursement and post-loan management. The synchronized digitization of issuing guarantees, L/Cs, and international remittances aims for a complete paperless experience, significantly reducing waiting times. Additionally, the eCash collection provides enterprises with practical control over their cash flows.

In the payment segment, HDBank and Galaxy Pay have successfully collaborated to implement a multi-currency payment acceptance solution supporting over 16 different currencies for Vietjet Aviation JSC. This initiative enhances international payment capabilities and customer experience in the global marketplace.

2026 Strategic Direction

TREASURY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACTIVITIES

TREASURY DIVISION ACTIVITIES 2025

In a 2025 financial market characterized by high volatility driven by global macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly tariff policies, HDBank proactively adapted and deployed solutions flexibly to maintain efficient and secure treasury operations.

HDBank continues to affirm our position, credibility, and proactive role in both the monetary market and capital markets, as reflected in the following key achievements:

HDBank has successfully issued USD 100 million International Green Bonds to International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII).

Top 2 Outright Government Bond Trading Member on the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

Top 3 Best Outright Quoting Market Maker, recognized by the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA).

Active contributor to the 20-year development of the Government Bond market.

“Best Corporate Foreign Exchange Bank 2025” awarded by The Global Economics.

Active contributor to the 20-year development of the Government Bond market.

Top 4 Proprietary Trading Member for Government Bonds on the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

In 2025, HDBank further expanded our market footprint by becoming a member of:

  • Special Trading Member for private corporate bonds on the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) and the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).
  • Official Member of the Vietnam Gold Traders Association.

Digital transformation for improved operations and customer experience

HDBank’s Treasury Division continued to accelerate digital transformation to optimize operational performance and enhance customer experience. Notably, the Treasury System underwent a comprehensive upgrade, enabling the automation of transaction processes and risk management in compliance with SBV regulations, market practices, and Basel standards. The rollout of the FX Platform in 2025 has enabled the bank to process all FX transactions from both customers and business units on a unified platform. Additionally, online FX trading features have officially gone live for commercial clients on HDBiz and retail clients on the Đi App, enhancing our operational efficiency and risk management capabilities.

Furthermore, HDBank strengthened application of technology and data analytics, effectively utilizing information from CEIC and Bloomberg to improve the quality of management reports and quantitative models, thereby supporting executive decision-making and business activities.

Capital management activities

In 2025, alongside business operations, Treasury Division collaborated closely to provide strategic advisory and support for the issuance of valuable papers, aiming to diversify funding channels and increase HDBank’s stable capital base. During the year, HDBank successfully issued more than VND 22 trillion in domestic bonds, USD 100 million in International Green Bonds, and over VND 11 trillion in certificates of deposit with competitive interest rates.

Treasury activities in the interbank market

In 2025, trading activities on the interbank market faced unpredictable fluctuations due to constant shifts in macroeconomic factors. In response to these challenges, HDBank’s Treasury Division proactively monitored market developments to ensure safe and efficient operations, while maintaining growth in both scale and market share. We continued to reinforce our reputation, supported partners, maintained fair competition, and contributed to the regulation of monetary supply and demand to maintain market stability in alignment with the State Bank of Vietnam’s direction.

Foreign exchange business

HDBank’s FX business in 2025 operated amidst high market volatility, particularly under the impact of constantly changing tariff policies. The USD/VND exchange rate rose steadily, peaking in the third quarter. Against this backdrop, HDBank proactively leveraged our resources and effectively capitalized on market opportunities to generate stable and sustainable profits from FX and derivative activities.

HDBank continued to advance our Treasury Sales model, expanded our portfolio of derivative products, and integrated digital solutions such as online FX trading, online gold trading, and digital marketing. Consequently, FX trading volume saw strong growth, reaching nearly USD 11 billion, thereby further solidifying our position in the FX market and maintaining ranking among the top banks with the largest customer FX trading volumes.

Investment and securities trading activities

In 2025, HDBank’s investment and securities trading faced numerous challenges due to global financial market volatility and rising input capital costs, as 10-year Government Bond yields climbed above 4.0% per year. However, by diversifying our investment portfolio and seizing market opportunities, HDBank maintained stability and achieved positive business performance. By year-end, profit from investment and securities trading sustained its growth momentum, contributing significantly to the Bank’s total profit.

Furthermore, the Treasury Division remained an active participant in the government bond market through proprietary trading, Outright transactions, and Repo government bond activities. Notably, HDBank consistently ranked among the Top 10 largest trading members on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX). At the end of 2025, HDBank was officially recognized by the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) as a Special Trading Member for private corporate bonds, creating a foundation for expanded trading opportunities in 2026.

Partnership with financial institutions

For the first time, HDBank successfully issued USD 100 million in International Green Bonds to IFC, FMO, and BII, becoming one of the pioneering banks in Vietnam to successfully execute an international green bond issuance.

2025 was a standout year as HDBank successfully issued USD 100 million under the International Green Bond Program. The first tranche (USD 50 million) was subscribed by the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), a member of the World Bank Group. The second tranche (USD 50 million) was subscribed by two investors: British International Investment (“BII”) - the international investment organization under the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (“FMO”) - the financial institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.

These International Green Bonds help HDBank diversify our funding sources and support sustainable growth strategy, establishing a foundation to continue attracting international capital for green finance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion initiatives in Vietnam. This enables potential customers to access capital for solar energy, electric vehicles, green buildings, and energy efficiency solutions, which are expected to improve environmental quality and support Vietnam in fulfilling commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.

HDBank’s partnerships continue to be strengthened, expanded, and deepened, consolidating the Bank’s potential and enhancing our role and position in the international market.

In 2025, international funding mobilization through medium and long-term foreign loans remained a primary and effective channel, diversifying funding and reinforcing HDBank’s stability and reputation in the global market. A key milestone was the successful completion of negotiations and disbursements for two foreign loans led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), with participation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and FinDev Canada (total value of USD 215 million). Additionally, a syndicated loan facility (totaling USD 140 million) was co-arranged by Standard Chartered Bank, Doha Bank, CTBC, and Cathay United Bank.

During the year, transaction limits between HDBank and domestic and foreign financial institutions were promptly reviewed and adjusted to support interbank trading, payments, and trade finance activities. Further, trade finance guarantee limits were also granted and maintained by prestigious financial institutions, including IFC and ADB.

Cooperation with domestic and foreign financial institutions saw a clear upswing in 2025 as HDBank established partnerships with lenders and investors entering the Vietnamese market and partnering with HDBank for the first time. These milestones reflect HDBank’s remarkable, stable, and sustainable growth journey, winning the trust of partners who have chosen to join hands with the Bank in “Growing Together”.

2026 ACTION PLAN DIRECTIONS

Information Technology Division

2025 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS

Solidifying the digital foundation for sustainable growth.

Amidst a strong shift to digital business models in the banking sector, HDBank’s Information Technology Division had proactively developed modern, secure, and flexible technology platforms that play a pivotal role in enhancing customer experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting the bank’s 2025 strategic directions.

In 2025, the division further reinforced their role as a strategic foundation for infrastructure, supporting the bank in achieving growth targets, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainable development. The synchronized roll-out of technology programs and initiatives - from core banking and digital platforms to IT infrastructure, security, and system operations - has been a critical driving force for HDBank’s long-term and consistent growth.

DIGITAL CORE - ĐI HDBANK - ĐI HDBIZ: STRATEGIC PILLARS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

2025 marked the peak period of implementing strategic technology platforms, including Digital Core, Đi HDBank, and Đi HDBiz, with hundreds of tasks executed under rigorous roadmaps, control gates, and dependencies. These projects brought together a number of IT experts, business teams, and partners to simultaneously launch a range of core modules, integrate satellite systems, and enhance customer experience across both retail and wholesale channels. This served as a critical foundation for HDBank to boost transaction processing capacity, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance long-term scalability.

Application development: Expanded digital ecosystem and enhanced customer experience

In 2025, the Information Technology Division successfully completed and executed a range of key application development projects, including business-enabling and internal business applications such as loan origination systems (RLOS and CLOS), Agent Banking, FX Platform, VCF, ALM, card and payment projects, partner integrations, and business-enabling digital platforms. These projects were implemented based on standardized architectures that enhance integration capabilities, optimize performance, and ensure scalability, thereby improving transaction volumes and customer experience across digital channels.

TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE: STANDARDIZATION - SCALING - READINESS FOR GROWTH

The Information Technology Division has implemented a wide range of projects synchronously to upgrade, scale, and standardize IT infrastructure, including data centers, servers, storage, networks, and integration platforms, thereby meeting both current operational needs and long-term strategic programs.

The division has also been relocating and consolidating the data centers of the bank’s subsidiaries, such as Vikki Bank and DongA Money Transfer, into Galaxy Innovation Hub (GIH). This ensures architectural standardization, enhanced security and availability, optimized operating costs, and greater centralized governance across the ecosystem.

Designed with high availability and multi-layer redundancy, the technology infrastructure possesses the ability to process millions of transactions daily and flexible scalability to support next-generation digital platforms that meet the group’s requirements for rapid, secure, and sustainable growth.

SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE: A STRONG SHIELD FOR SYSTEMS AND DATA

In 2025, the Information Technology Division continued to roll out advanced security programs and projects, including information security assessments, penetration testing, security monitoring, and legal compliance. Security operations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle and fully comply with the SBV’s regulations as well as international standards, thus safeguarding the core banking system, digital channels, and customer data.

SYSTEM OPERATIONS: STABILITY - CONTINUITY - EFFICIENCY

The Information Technology Division ensured the stable operation of hundreds of application systems and IT infrastructure that powers 24/7 bank-wide business activities. A clear separation between BAU, projects, and strategic initiatives has enabled optimal resource allocation, enhanced operational efficiency, and reduced system downtimes, particularly during peak periods and major system transformations.

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: COLLABORATION - ACCELERATION - VALUE CREATION

In 2025, the Information Technology Division further strengthened their role as a strategic partner by directly participating in 100% of the major initiatives and programs of functional divisions. In addition to delivering technology solutions, the division actively collaborated in process design, operational optimization, and product launch, thereby improving business performance, customer experience, and HDBank’s digital standing in the market.

Subsidiary Operation Report / HD SAISON

2025 business performance

Total assets

VND billion

An increase of 23.4% compared to 2024

Profit before tax

VND billion

An increase of 14.5% compared to 2024

Outstanding loans

VND billion

An increase of 21.2% compared to 2024

CAR

%

Corporate governance in 2025

HD SAISON maintained a governance model grounded in transparency, compliance, and alignment with international practices, providing a solid foundation for business activities and risk management. The company’s governance structure, including the Members’ Council, Board of Supervisors, and Board of Management, maintained stable operations, ensuring strategic consistency and execution efficiency.

Amid an increasingly competitive consumer finance market and rising governance standards, HD SAISON views corporate governance not only as a compliance requirement but also as a pillar for competitiveness. The company continued to strengthen governance capabilities by improving the quality of internal control systems, reinforcing risk management across the value chain, and accelerating technology application in monitoring and operations.

At the same time, HD SAISON remained committed to the development direction anchored in technology, data, and a lean operating model, thereby improving operational efficiency and scalability. The integration of digital solutions across all business processes has not only optimized costs but also enhanced transparency and operational control.

Effective governance and disciplined operations are becoming the foundation enabling HD SAISON to maintain short-term stability while creating headroom for sustainable and long-term growth.

Strong digital transformation and operational optimization

In the era of digital finance, HD SAISON views digital transformation not only as a technology initiative but also as a core operational foundation shaping how the company designs products, manages risks, and serves customers.

On that basis, HD SAISON is progressively realizing the vision of becoming an Integrated Digital Finance Company, where financial services are seamlessly connected, integrated, and delivered on a unified digital platform.

In 2025, HD SAISON’s lending processes were fully digitized. The customer journey was also redesigned to be simple, intuitive, and optimized for digital platforms. At the same time, over 70% of credit appraisals have been automated. For certain credit products, decision-making has adopted fully automated approvals. These advancements have not only significantly reduced turnaround time (TAT) but also greatly enhanced consistency and operational control.

Technology capabilities have been further enhanced through the integration of eKYC, facial recognition, and e-contract solutions, thus improving security and reducing fraud risks across the transaction process. Integration with the National Population Database has also improved the company’s verification accuracy to provide a reliable basis for credit-granting decisions.

Building on the core technology platform, HD SAISON has proactively expanded integration with strategic partners across the group’s ecosystem, thereby deeply embedding financial services into the consumer journey and gradually shaping a seamless financial experience for customers. In collaboration with Vikki Digital Bank, the company has integrated online payment account opening directly into the credit-granting process, allowing customers to access multiple financial products on a single platform. It is recorded that over 300,000 new payment accounts were opened through these integrated channels in 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of the integrated model and ecosystem expansion efforts.

HD SAISON has also continued to expand partnerships with e-commerce platforms and retail partners to gradually integrate financial solutions into everyday consumer behavior, thus broadening access and enhancing customer experience at scale.

Digital transformation is no longer just an operational enabler; it has become a core growth engine for the company to scale rapidly while maintaining risk discipline and operational efficiency. This foundation enables technology and data capabilities to drive a scaling advantage with low marginal costs that serve as a key driver for improving long-term operational efficiency. HD SAISON is steadily shaping their Integrated Digital Finance Company model, which is equipped with flexible integration, connectivity, and scalability to capture growth opportunities in the digital finance era.

Subsidiary Operation Report / HDS

2025 business performance

Unit: VND billion

INDICATORS 2023 2024 2025
Owner’s equity 1,516 2,711 3,480
Total assets 2,567 7,686 5,949
Profit before tax 249 674 1.314
Profit after tax 195 537 1,037
ROE % 12.37% 25.40% 33.50%
ROA % 5.69% 10.47% 15.21%
Profit before tax

VND billion

An increase of 94.8% compared to 2024

CAR

%

  • HDS’s total assets stood at VND 5,949 billion, marking a 22.6% decrease from 2024. This decline was primarily driven by the company’s proactive deleveraging and outstanding loan reduction, rather than any deterioration in operational performance or asset quality. HDS remained committed to a prudent and high-liquidity asset allocation strategy, serving both as a solid capital buffer and a source of stable, sustainable income amid strong market volatility.
  • The company continued to maintain a sound liquidity foundation, with a current ratio of 2.37x in 2025, reflecting their ability to fully and promptly fulfill short-term financial obligations while enabling business flexibility in the face of market volatility.
  • HDS has adopted a prudent approach in capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 71.0%, significantly lower than the regulatory ceiling of 500% for securities companies. This indicates a low level of leverage that enables the company to minimize financial risks and improve resilience against adverse market fluctuations.
  • Profit before tax stood at VND 1,314 billion, representing a 94.8% YOY increase and 130.3% of the target. This result was driven by effective cost control, with operating and financial expenses decreasing by 52.6% and by 57.7%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Cost optimization has created substantial headroom for profit growth, reflecting HDS’s operational efficiency and financial discipline.
  • HDS continued to sustain and enhance their business performance in 2025, building on several consecutive years of growth and a track record of being one of the top-performing and most profitable companies in the securities sector. ROE and ROA reached 33.50% and 15.21%, respectively, which rank among the highest in the industry and reflect the company’s outstanding performance in owner’s equity and total assets.
  • As of December 31, 2025, HDS’s CAR stood at 283%, reflecting a prudent capital management strategy and proactive strengthening of financial capacity amid operational expansion.

2026 action plan

Based on the strategic directions approved by the Board of Directors, the Board of Management will focus on implementing the key action programs in 2026, ensuring a balanced approach between growth objectives, capital efficiency, and risk management discipline.

Corporate finance consulting

Further expand the commercial and corporate client base, with a focus on consulting services for corporate bond issuance, capital structure, and medium-to long-term funding solutions aligned with the legal framework and market demand.

Bond trading

Develop structured products tailored to the risk appetite of each customer segment, manage distribution margins, and ensure profitability in compliance with the laws and risk management standards.

Securities brokerage

Expand operations selectively, improve the quality of the brokerage team, and further develop technology-driven brokerage channels and digital trading/consulting solutions to increase market share and customer engagement.

Proprietary investment

Prioritize investment portfolios with high liquidity, controllable risks, and profitability aligned with the company’s treasury strategy; maintain flexibility in portfolio allocation in response to market developments.

Greater financial capacity and funding readiness

Proactively develop and execute funding plans aligned with market landscape and long-term development directions to enable business expansion and portfolio diversification.

Technology and system investments

Increase investments in technology infrastructure, data, and process automation for improved customer experience, governance, and scale.

Governance and compliance

Further refine the risk management, internal control, and disclosure systems in line with higher standards to meet the requirements of the new development phase and safeguard long-term shareholder interests.

Human resources development

Strengthen and expand the workforce in line with the business expansion roadmap, with a focus on acquiring high-quality talent for business lines. Increase training, standardize professional competencies, and implement performance-based incentives to improve productivity, execution quality, and sustainable expansion.