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Japan's SMBC in talks to increase stake in VPBank

Published Friday, September 25, 2026 · Updated September 25

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  • SMBC acquired its original 15 per cent stake in VPBank in 2023 in a deal worth $1.5 billion.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes how an expanded stake would deepen SMBC's exposure to Vietnam's fast-growing banking market and give it greater access to Vietnamese consumers and businesses.

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