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         International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment in the form of senior loan of up to US$200 million, consisting of an anchor-level A Loan and a B Loan and/or Parallel Loan to Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VIB or the Bank). Through the investment, IFC will support VIBs growth of its small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro SMEs and affordable housing loan portfolio, which in turn increase financial inclusion, create jobs and reduce poverty in Vietnam. Project Impact: Stakeholders - The proposed investment will provide needed long-term fuding to VIB, thus help increase VIB's ability to provide diversified financial products and services to SMEs and grow its affordable housing portfolio.
Market Impact: Inclusiveness - The Project will help to bridge the gap in finance to SME and affordable housing segments, which in turn promote financial inclusion and deepening of the financial market through supporting VIB, an IFC's existing client in Vietnam.
Competitiveness - The successful implementation of the Project will promote lending in the economy and underpin the overall growth in the economy, as higher loan volumes will benefit customers, suppliers and new entrants.
VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL LEASING COMPANY Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Vietnam-International Leasing Company Limited              Region    Asia        Sector       Project No004434   Projected Board DateMay 23, 1996   Company NameVietnam International Leasing Company Limited   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	 Local sponsor - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of Vietnam 19% Main technical partner - Korea Industrial Leasing Corporation        32%         Other partners - Nippon Credit Bank                          17%                        - Banque Francaise du Commerce Exterieur      17%                        - International Finance Corporation           15%    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	Initial capitalization of this Company is expected to be US$5 million.  IFC is expected to take up to 15% of the equity in the amount of US$750,000 and to make a loan in the amount of up to US$5 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	The Company is expected to be headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project consists of the establishment of one of the first finance leasing company in Vietnam.  The Company will write full pay-out financial leases for plant and machinery, office equipment and transportation vehicles to enterprises involved in export-oriented activities.  The project addresses the financing needs of small and medium scale enterprises, which form the bulk of Vietnams private sector.  This project is a logical extension of IFCs technical assistance in leasing which started in 1991.  VILCs equity holders are expected to provide the initial term funding package.  In addition to the supply of equity and term finance, IFC will act as a neutral broker between the local and the foreign sponsors in a venture that will help build a finance leasing industry in Vietnam and thereby deepen Vietnams financial sector.      Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a financial Intermediary (FI) category project.  For relevant operations, VILC will be required to implement an environmental risk management system to ensure that the operations of lessee companies comply with host country environmental and health and safety requirements as well as World Bank policies.  Two officers who will conduct environmental reviews will attend IFCs environmental risk management workshop.  VILC will provide IFC with an annual environmental report.         Date SPI sent to PIC     April 23, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
BIM SLB Project The proposed IFC investment consists of subscriptions to sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) of up to approximately US$150 million (in VND equivalent), of which US$50 million will be issued by Thanh Xuan Joint Stock Company and US$100 million will be issued by BIM Land Joint Stock Company (BIM Land). The proposed IFC investment is earmarked for (i) the development of Thanh Xuan valley project, which includes a hotel complex under the InterContinental brand, shophouses, and infrastructure of the project; and (ii) InterContinental Hotel and Regent Hotel in Phu Quoc. At the Project level, the Project is expected to create direct jobs and improve local businesses access to high-quality and modern urban infrastructure. In addition, it is expected to improve energy and water use efficiency by deploying energy-friendly, EDGE-certified infrastructure, thereby reducing the Projects GHG emissions. 

Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that the investment will improve quality standards in the Vinh Phucs accommodation sector. Through competitive pressure, existing players are expected improve their service standards, product quality, and safety and hygiene measures.
VPBank Green Loan The investment is in the form of a 5-year senior loan of up to US$150 million, consisting of (i) up to US$50 million IFC A Loan from its own account, (ii) up to US$37.5 million from IFC acting in its capacity as implementing entity for the Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program, and (iii) up to US$62.5 million B1 and Parallel Loans including a green-shoe option to Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VP Bank or the Bank). The investment aims to support the Bank grow its eligible climate-related projects and SME portfolio. The development impact of the proposed project is delivered through (i) improved access to finance for climate businesses and local SMEs, (ii) capacity building through parallel advisory support, (iii) expected reduction in GHG emissions, and (iv) promotion of climate financing standards and best practices.
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         DNP Waters business model mainly consists of the development and acquisition of water treatment projects and water supply companies. While DNP Waters ownership varies from project to project, it usually seeks a majority shareholding in operations whether greenfield or brownfield projects.  
       
       
         DNP Waters existing water treatment and supply operations (directly and indirectly owned) include: i) 71% ownership of the Binh Hiep water company; ii) 53% ownership of the Dong Tam water plant; iii) 26% ownership stake in the Long An water company; iv) 30% ownership of the Nhi Thanh water project; and v) 33% ownership of the Bac Giang water project. The companys activities cover 240,000 m3/day of treatment and / or supply capacity. 
       
       
         The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group  is considering a convertible loan investment in DNP Water to support its growth in the Vietnam water sector. i.	Improve water quality and water access for rural areas: Relative to other countries in the region, Vietnam has significantly low levels of piped water access. IFC investment to support DNP Water's rapid growth plans as a result of its investment would help expand water access and quality. 

ii.	Address impact of climate change: Vietnam is struggling with significant water salinity and unsustainable ground water utilization. As a result, expansion of efficient surface water treatment facilities has become increasingly important. IFC investment to support DNP Water's planned expansion of existing and acquired water treatment operations, as well as DNP Water's planned development of new water treatment projects, will support the mitigation of these impacts from climate change.

iii.	Demonstration Effect: IFC investment will have demonstration effect and will help to promote and facilitate more private sector investment and more foreign investment in the Vietnam water sector.
GS25 VN Project GS 25 Ltd. Liability Co.s (GS25 VN or the Company) is one of the largest convenience store chain operators in Vietnam. IFCs proposed investment will support GS25 VNs expansion of its GS25 convenience store chain network in Vietnam (the Project). The most significant, expected Project-level outcomes are increased access to modern retail for consumers, with improved product variety and services. By expanding its retail network, the Company will offer a more diverse selection of safe food and beverage products to a growing number of Vietnamese consumers. As a modern retailer, the Company will be able to ensure that products are sourced from trusted brands and suppliers.
The Companys expansion will provide local producers and importers with additional sales channels as well as help improve efficiency and operating standards up and down the supply chain through its requirements.
With the planned new store openings, the Project is expected to generate a high number of jobs for employees in the stores, as well as indirect jobs for supply chain, logistics support and administration.
Beyond The Project, IFC anticipates that the investment will promote competitiveness through the adoption of a cost-efficient, innovative business model enabling an ambitious expansion plan and generate competitive pressures on other modern retailers to increase their presence in areas where modern grocery retail penetration is low.
PMI II Project Paul Maitland International, Inc. (PMI or the Company) is an existing IFC client and a maker of high-end European style furniture with manufacturing operations based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  The Company was established in 1996 in Vanuatu and was re-domiciled to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in 1998.  The Company''s business model involves a process whereby all products are manufactured in Theodore Alexander HCM Ltd., (TA), its 100%-owned Vietnam subsidiary, for sale to global dealers through PMIs sales and distribution subsidiaries.  The Company is export-driven and generates all its revenues in U.S. dollars.    Project Description: The Project consists of 1) the refinancing of TAs permanent working capital, 2) the development of the Companys U.S. distribution program, 3) refinancing short term debt, and 4) supporting TAs FY2010  2011 capital expenditures program.  Total project cost is estimated to be $20 million and IFC proposes providing an A loan of up to $10 million.  The remainder of the project cost is expected to be funded by a local bank ($4 million) and internally generated cashflow ($6 million).    In March 2006, IFC provided an $8 million A loan primarily to support TAs permanent working capital needs.  Currently, only $2.4 million of the original A loan remains outstanding.  The loan is planned to be completely repaid by December 2010. Increase in Recruitment and Development of Local Executive Staff:      The Project will support a client actively engaged in the recruitment, development, and retention of talented local executives to replace expatriate executive staff where appropriate.  The number of expatriate staff has already been halved from November 2007 to the present in an effort to control costs and develop local talent instead.    Improved Environmental and Social Performance:      The Project will support PMIs attainment of Chain of Custody certification for the sourcing of its wood supply.  In addition, IFCs proposed investment will encourage the Company to explore the possibility of cleaner production opportunities, including raw material conversion efficiency and energy generation from wood dust.    Increased Linkages with the Local Economy:      Almost 80% of the goods purchased by PMI from its top 10 suppliers is from local Vietnamese companies.  The proposed IFC investment will continue to assist the Company in supporting local suppliers and the local economy.     Demonstration Effect:      The proposed IFC investment will support a key industry in the region facing a challenging market situation, sending a positive message to the market.  Furthermore, by investing in an operationally restructured entity, a very important signal is being sent to the market that an appropriate response to financial challenges is to address the underlying operational causes and dealing with those issues directly as PMI has done through professionalizing management and shedding excess non-performing assets, is worth investors support.
VEIL II Project Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited (VEIL, or the Fund) is a closed-end investment fund incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The Fund has been operating since 1995. It has a capital base of $43.9 million and is managed by Dragon Capital Management Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Dragon Capital Group (DCG). Its investment objective is to invest in publicly or privately issued securities of Vietnamese companies, thereby providing impetus to the development of Vietnamese capital markets by increasing liquidity of Vietnamese securities. The Fund invests in a hybrid asset pool of listed, pre-listed, and unlisted securities and real estate.
OCB green loan The investment consists of a three-year, senior loan of up to US$100 million to Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB or the Bank). The investment aims to support OCBs lending program to small and medium enterprises (SME) and eligible SME climate projects in Vietnam. The development impact of the proposed project is delivered through (i) improved access to long-term funding to relevant stakeholders (OCB, and through them, their SME customers) which will support their capacity to expedite post-crisis recover; (ii) improved access to medium and long-term funding for SME climate projects; and (iii) promotion of financing to SMEs in Vietnam.
Vietnam Bank for Industry and Trade Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank or the Bank) is the third largest bank in Vietnam with credit market share of approximately 11.6%. Established in 1988, Vietinbank is headquartered in Hanoi, and has four subsidiaries in leasing, securities, insurance and assets management. It provides a full range of banking services including corporate and SME banking, retail and consumer banking and international banking services. The Bank completed its IPO in December 2008 and has been listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange since July 2009.

The Project is an investment of up to $311 million, consisting of up to $186 million in equity and $125 million in subordinated debt. The investment is expected to help bring about the necessary institutional change to enable the Bank to maintain its leading position and emerge as the countrys premier SME and retail bank, as well as to support the Government of Vietnams privatization plan for the Bank. Along with the investment, IFC plans to provide Vietinbank with advisory services in the areas of corporate governance, SME banking, risk management, energy efficiency financing and information technology. The Project will achieve a strong development impact by demonstrating IFCs commitment in supporting Vietnam financial market reform, including the following:
improving the capital adequacy of the third largest local bank which is of systemic importance for Vietnam.  The project will demonstrate IFCs continued commitment to Vietnams financial market through assisting the state- owned bank to increase its capital to meet business expansion needs and pursue its privatization and modernization plan amid global financial turmoil.
focusing on SME lending; IFCs investment will assist the Bank to expand its SME loan portfolio to reach clients through its wide network in all cities and provinces of Vietnam, thus supporting employment generation, livelihood improvement and private sector growth.
TPB Quasi Equity The proposed project involves an IFC investment in dividend preference shares of Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank or the Bank). TPBank is a fast growing mid-tier commercial bank, strategically aiming to become a leading digital bank of Vietnam. As at 31 December 2015, the Bank had a total assets of US$3.5 billion equivalent and serving over 1 million customers. IFCs investment will allow the Bank to capitalize on new business opportunities and implement its growth strategy. -	By providing long term funding to a successfully restructured bank, IFC is playing its counter-cyclical role, helping restore confidence in the Vietnam banking system and thus contributing to the recovery of the sector. -	By supporting a young bank which strategically positions itself as the leading digital bank of Vietnam, the Project helps promote innovation and inclusion, which ultimately increase access to finance to MSMEs.
VPBank Senior Loan The Project is to provide (i) a senior loan that consists of up to US$50 million A loan as well as up to US$50 million B/ Parallel loan, and (ii) a trade finance guarantee facility of up to US$50 million through IFC Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) to Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VP Bank or the Bank). Through the investment, IFC will support the Banks growth strategy to expand its reach to small and medium enterprise (SME) and micro SME (MSME) borrowers, particular women-owned SMEs (WSMEs), who play an important role within the economy and contribute towards job creation in Vietnam, as well as mortgage segment. The Project will be supported by IFCs Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (WEOF). The Project is expected to have considerable development impact by increasing access to finance for MSMEs and SMEs, particularly women entrepreneurs in Vietnam. That, in turn, will help increase opportunities for women entrepreneurs and improve livelihoods for a wide cross-section of society. It is also expected to improve access to credit in Vietnam as it will enable VP Bank to provide credit to underserved MSMEs and SMEs.
OCB SME Loan The Project (OCB SME Loan) consists of a senior loan of up to $25 million, including $15 million from IFCs own account, of which $ 5 million is allocated towards women-owned SME financing, and $10 million from participant lenders, to support Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB or the Bank or the Company) expanding its SME lending program. As a large segment of the private sector, particularly SMEs, remains un- or underserved this project is expected to directly expand credit access to SMEs, provide liquidity for exports and indirectly improve market perception to commercially-priced long-term funding for SME lending, which could catalyze similar funding from commercial sources for further SME-lending activities. It is also expected to promote market development with the introduction of syndication for this type of funding.
VPBank Quasi-equity table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; } The proposed project consists of a financing facility of up to US$57 million to Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Join Stock Bank (VPBank or the Bank) in order to support VPBank in raising long-term funds for its lending program to micro and small, medium enterprises (the Project). The Project will facilitate increase access to finance in Vietnam, which remains one the most common constraints to business expansion, according to the 2015 World Bank Enterprise Survey. In particular, the Project is expected to support SMEs in the country getting adequate financing. This will allow them to better cope with the investment and capital requirement needs imposed by accelerated economic growth.
Mekong Enterprise Fund IV, L.P. Mekong Enterprise Fund IV Limited Partnership (the Fund), a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership, is a private equity (PE) fund seeking $200 million in capital commitments to build a port­folio of equity investments in middle market, growth-oriented companies in Vietnam. The expected development impact of the Fund includes (i) improved access to long-term, patient, risk capital
for fund investees which should lead to (ii) accelerated investee growth delivered via a deliberated approach
from the General Partner through collaborating with management teams and providing hands-on financial,
operations, strategic and governance guidance; (iii) increased PE investment levels are expected to improve
market competitiveness by small and mid-cap companies supported by good PE investors and (iv) expanded
access to institutional capital in Vietnam anticipated from new institutional and private investors.
OCB Woman Loan 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000       The investment is in the form of a 3-year senior loan of up to US$100 million, consisting of (i) up to     US$57.1  6   million IFC A Loan from its own account, (ii) up to US$42.  84   million from IFC acting in its     capacity as implementing entity for the Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program, to Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (  "  OCB  "   or   "  the Bank  "  ). The investment aims to support the Banks lending program to SME  s   and women-owned SMEs. The development impact of the proposed project is delivered through (i) the increase of access to finance for local SMEs, including women-owned SMEs, (ii) promote competitiveness through market-wide adoption of client-centric business model based on sound risk management, including commitment to international standards in risk management and compliance to Basel 2 principles.
GEC Project Gia Lai Electricity JSC (GEC or the Company), founded in 1989, is one of Vietnams largest private-sector independent small hydroelectric power producers.  GEC owns and operates 15 existing hydro power projects (HPPs) totaling 84MW in installed capacity.  The majority of GECs portfolio is small hydro power projects, ranging from 0.3MW to 16MW.  It has around 278 staff.  GECs business model mainly consists of the development and acquisition of small HPPs, wind and solar projects. While GECs ownership varies from project to project, it usually assumes an active leading role in design, construction, and operation depending on the project stage.      The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group  is considering an equity investment in GEC to support renewable energy development in Vietnam. -    Economic Impact: IFC's investments in GEC will help to grow the company which will contribute to the power generation capacity in Vietnam and help to meet the energy needs required for the economic growth of the country. -	Environmental Impact: GEC's growth plans are to develop more small hydro power projects, wind and solar project which will help Vietnam mitigate the increase in CO2 emissions linked to the future increase in thermal capacity.