SSI Asset Management Company and the Development Bank of Japan launch the $90m Japan Vietnam Capital Fund
The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has established a joint investment framework in Vietnam with Saigon Securities (SSI), a leading private securities firm in Vietnam.
The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Vietnam’s capital market, as FTSE Russell has upgraded Vietnam to Secondary Emerging Market status and the country marks the 30th anniversary of the State Securities Commission, reflecting significant progress in market standardization, integration, and the enhancement of the quality of the capital market.
The Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund (JVCF) is designed to channel high-quality capital into Vietnam’s equity market, focusing on listed companies with strong governance, clear growth strategies and long-term investment potential. The fund combines DBJ’s institutional investment expertise and global standards with SSIAM’s deep local market knowledge and execution capabilities
SSI is one of Vietnam's largest comprehensive securities firms, providing securities trading and brokerage services to individuals, as well as financial advice and fundraising support to corporations. Its strength lies in its extensive and deep network with blue-chip companies in the country. Leveraging this robust client base, DBJ has also built a strong track record of supporting collaborations between Japanese and local companies.
The fund’s launch also marks a major milestone for SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), whose assets under management have reached 1 billion USD, highlighting its growing credibility and capacity to attract international capital into Viet Nam.
DBJ has supported Japanese companies' expansion into the region through its investment and lending activities in Southeast Asia. In this context, DBJ has established a joint investment framework with SSI, with whom it has collaborated for the past 20 years, with the aim of further strengthening and enhancing DBJ's investment structure in Vietnam.
Norbert Gehrke
