From its growing consumer base to the rapid rate of digital transformation, expanding your business across ASEAN offers exciting opportunities. You need a partner with an extensive network to help you scale with the full suite of tailored services including access to capital, easy cross-border transactions, advisory services, and more.
Don’t expand your business across ASEAN, unless you’re with a bank that’s done it before.
ASEAN is a huge opportunity for ambitious businesses, but we also know that with such opportunities come equally varied challenges. With our broad and deep international networks, we can connect you to experienced on-the-ground experts, solutions and more to help you take uncertainty out of expansion.
We make achieving your ASEAN business growth strategies easier with:
Innovative Trade Products
Across ASEAN, we offer innovative trade finance solutions that help businesses effectively manage and mitigate risks, improve cash flow and optimise their trade operations. Our solutions include supply chain finance, receivables finance, trade loans, guarantees and traditional trade.
Simple Payment Solutions
Simplify your collections with HSBC Omni Collect, a one-stop solution for your in-store and eCommerce needs. Improve customer experience by enabling multiple payment modes, and monitor transactions online to identify new sales trends.
Access to Capital with our ASEAN Growth Fund
Tap into the US$1 billion ASEAN Growth Fund, designed for businesses scaling up in the region, offering accessible and strategic debt financing. For more information on criteria’s, please reach out to your HSBC RM or contact us in the form below.
China Desk Network
HSBC offers our China Desk Network in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam with individual experts based who can speak Chinese and provide valuable insights into local business practices, cultures and legal environments. They can also help clients identify growth opportunities and enter new markets in ASEAN.
More than 135 Years of Regional Expertise
Harness HSBC’s extensive regional experience. Benefit from local insights, dedicated support, and comprehensive market research for a competitive advantage in ASEAN markets.
Don’t just take our word for it, we’re award-winning
Recently, we’ve received recognition from leading publications in the financial industry which speaks to our track record as a global bank and the success of our strategy.
- The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025: Best Service Provider for Trade Finance in Vietnam
- Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024: Best International Bank in Vietnam
- FinanceAsia Awards 2024: Best International Bank in Vietnam
- FinanceAsia Awards 2024: Biggest ESG Impact Bank in Vietnam
- FinanceAsia Awards 2024: Best Investment Bank in Vietnam
- FinanceAsia Awards 2024: Most Innovative Use of Technology Bank in Vietnam
- Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2024: Market Leader in Vietnam
- Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2024: Best Service in Vietnam
- Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2024: Vietnam's Best Cash Management Bank
Why Vietnam?
With our global network spanning around 50 markets, we’re uniquely positioned to help Vietnamese companies grow their business internationally, and multinational companies to invest in Vietnam. With specialists on the ground and deep local insight, we can support your growth ambitions wherever you are.
Key trends to watch in 2025
Hear from Tim Evans, CEO and Head of Banking of HSBC Vietnam who has recently shared his thoughts on what this year holds for Vietnam and the global economy.
HSBC has been in Vietnam for over 150 years and is the first foreign bank to incorporate in Vietnam. Today, we’re one of the largest foreign banks in the country in terms of investment capital, product range, and customer base.
- Year of establishment: 1870
- Presence: 13 branches and transaction offices
- US, Europe, and China Desks provide banking coverage for international subsidiaries
- Regional Relationship Managers support regional decision makers with a significant multi-market footprint.
If you’re looking to expand your business into Vietnam and ASEAN, discover more details about local taxes, trading, business culture, regional economies, and more. Visit our latest International Business Guides.
Connecting you to your international ambitions
High-growth, technology-driven new economy businesses are set to thrive in Vietnam – a country that represents a powerful combination of economic growth and dynamism. In this episode Daniel Small, Head of Structured Banking and Sustainable Finance, HSBC Vietnam, discusses Vietnam’s new economy and the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Ecommerce is an exciting and fast moving area in Vietnam, fuelled by innovation and experiencing rapid change. As technology continues to enhance at pace, how can you explore smarter ways to transform your business? In this episode, Thuy Do, Head of Global Payments Solutions, HSBC Vietnam, talks about the digital innovation across international payments and trade.
Keep up to date with the latest insights
Visit our ASEAN Insights Hub to keep your finger on the pulse with our latest research, articles, and podcasts.
Business Guide to ASEAN and Beyond
If you’re looking to expand your business into new markets across ASEAN, our ASEAN Business Guides provide you with key insights and facts about the six biggest economies in the region.
Latest insights from ASEAN businesses
Discover new sentiment and focus for ASEAN businesses from our survey of 600 finance decision makers in the region.
ASEAN in Focus
Our ASEAN in Focus report gives you latest market insights and ambitions of international companies expanding to ASEAN.
International Business Guides
Discover more about doing business in ASEAN markets and beyond. Get details about taxes, trading, business culture, regional economies, and more.
Download the latest corridor reports to learn more the opportunities between ASEAN and specific regions.
How we support our clients
Whether you are expanding to markets across ASEAN or around the world, discover inspiration for your business from our customers’ stories.
Growing internationally with FPT Corporation
Technology sector is at the forefront to drive the development of digital economy in Vietnam. Find out how HSBC supports innovative technology company FPT Corporation to accelerate global footprint with our international network and capabilities.
Read moreOur ASEAN markets and connections
Read more about our offering across our 6 ASEAN markets and the rest of the world.
Learn more about ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established in 1967, promotes regional cooperation and integration. It drives economic growth and stability in Southeast Asia, with a combined GDP of over US$3 trillion. ASEAN consists of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, forming a vibrant market for economic development.
Interested in expanding to ASEAN?
Find out more about how our international network could help you to grow your business in ASEAN.
- The ASEAN Growth Fund will be revised periodically.
- Lending criteria is up to HSBC’s discretion.
- HSBC reserves the rights to, among others, request any documents, refuse provision of any service, and all other rights in accordance with applicable laws.
- ASEAN Statistical Highlights 2023 – ASEAN Org.,
- ASEAN DEFA Study – ASEAN Org.
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