VPBank Welcomes Foreign Shareholders Holding Over 1% of Charter Capital

VPBank (Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank) has confirmed the participation of UBS AG London, a branch of the Swiss multinational banking group, holding 1.028% of its charter capital. UBS’s presence reflects the increasing attractiveness of VPB shares to international investors. As of January 16, 2026, foreign investors hold nearly 25% of the bank’s shares. In 2025, VPBank experienced significant growth with its stock rising by 53.27% and a market capitalization reaching nearly USD 9 billion. The partnership with its strategic shareholder – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), which owns 15% of its charter capital, has enhanced VPBank’s financial capacity and governance. By the end of Q3 2025, VPBank held the largest total assets among private banks in Vietnam, achieving a pre-tax profit of nearly VND 20.4 trillion. VPBank aims to become one of the three largest banks in Vietnam from 2026 to 2030, with an annual growth target of 30-35%.