1. The Asian Eximbank Forum (AEBF)
The AEBF has met annually since 1996 and is the primary forum for Asian export credit agencies (ECAs) to exchange information and share ideas. The AEBF’s principal task is to develop and enhance regional cooperation and forge stronger linkages among its member institutions. The AEBF has 11 members: Export Finance Australia, Export - Import Bank of China, Export - Import Bank of India, Indonesia Exim Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Export -Import Bank of Korea, Export - Import Bank of Malaysia, Philippine Guarantee Corporation, Export - Import Bank of Thailand, Türk Eximbank, Vietnam Development Bank (VDB). The Asian Development Bank is a permanent observer.
In 2006, VDB attended the Forum as an observer.
On November 05, 2010, the Prime Minister issued Document No. 8018/VPCP-QHQT in which the Government agreed that VDB would become an official member of the AEBF.
On December 20, 2010, VDB submitted an application to join AEBF.
From 2011 to 2012, VDB attended AEBF as an observer.
In November 2013, at the 19th Annual Conference held in Wuyi, China, VDB was officially recognized as the 10th official member of AEBF.
From June 2015 to June 2016, VDB assumed the Chairmanship of the AEBF Training Committee.
Since 2016, VDB has regularly attended the annual AEBF as a member of the Association.
2. The Association of Development Financing Institution in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP)
ADFIAP is the focal point of all development banks and other financial institutions engaged in the financing of development in the Asia-Pacific region. Its mission is to advance sustainable development through its members. Founded in 1976, ADFIAP has currently 90 member-institutions in 40 countries.
The Asian Development Bank is a Special Member of the Association. ADFIAP is also a founding member of the World Federation of Development Financing Institutions composed of regional associations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.
ADFIAP’s mision is to advance sustainable development by strengthening the development finance function and institutions, enhancing capacity of members and its human resources, and advocating development finance innovations.
In May 2006, VDB (then called the Development Assistance Fund) attended the 29th ADFIAP Annual Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as an observer.
In May 2007, VDB was considered for admission as an official member of ADFIAP during the 30th Annual Conference in Hanoi.
As of January 1, 2012, VDB officially became a member of the Board of Directors of the ADFIAP Association, representing Vietnam, replacing BIDV in this role.
From May 13-15, 2015, VDB hosted the 38th ADFIAP annnual conference in Nha Trang, Vietnam. This was VDB's first high-level international conference, with participation from various ministries and relevant parties.
Since becoming an observer of ADFIAP, VDB has participated in numerous cooperative activities organized by ADFIAP, including training courses, experience exchange programs; visits and study sessions with ADFIAP members, as well as attending ADFIAP annual conferences, forums for senior leaders, and other conferences.
3. Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is one of the world's largest climate finance funds, established in 2010 within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change with the goal of creating a sustainable fund of 100 billion USD to support climate change mitigation and adaptation activities globally. The GCF offers various forms of financing, including grant aid, preferential loans, debt guarantees, and investment capital contributions for project implementation.
After demonstrating its capacity and meeting the strict requirements of the GCF, NHPT became the first Vietnamese organization to be recognized as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) of the GCF in Vietnam.
On September 29, 2015, VDB was officially nominated by the Ministry of Planning and Investment to the GCF to register as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) (as per the letter from the Ministry of Planning and Investment to the GCF).
On January 23, 2017, VDB began submitting applications to become an NIE for Phase I appraisal by the GCF.
On July 1, 2021, at meeting B.29, the GCF council officially recognized VDB as an NIE.
On November 9, 2023, VDB and the GCF signed Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA), officially designating VDB as the NIE of the GCF in Vietnam.
On August 7, 2024, the Accreditation Master Agreement between VDB and GCF officially took effect.