HÀ NỘI — SSI Asset Management Co., Ltd. (SSIAM), CCI CrossBorder (CCIX), and Daiwa Corporate Investment (DCI) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership aimed at expanding joint investment opportunities and strengthening links between Japanese financial institutions and Vietnamese enterprises.

They will leverage their complementary strengths in finance and investment across Việt Nam and Japan to identify, structure, and execute medium- and long-term investment and financing opportunities.

The tie-up is expected to contribute to the growth of Vietnamese businesses and the economy.

In addition to CCIX’s investments through the existing Daiwa–SSIAM Vietnam Growth Fund IV, which is co-managed by DCI and SSIAM, the new cooperation mechanism will expand to include diversified capital solutions from CCIX, including credit and mezzanine financing.

The parties said the partnership will focus on investment opportunities in Việt Nam, connecting Vietnamese enterprises with relevant stakeholders, and sharing insights on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory frameworks.

The agreement also marks a step forward in collaboration between Japanese financial institutions and leading investment platforms in Việt Nam to channel more capital into the real economy, particularly production and business activities.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nguyễn Ngọc Anh, CEO of SSIAM, said: “Việt Nam today stands at an important turning point. Our stock market was recently announced for an upgrade from frontier to emerging market status by FTSE.

“Combined with strong growth, solid economic fundamentals, a dynamic private sector, and deeper integration into global supply chains, Việt Nam continues to attract growing interest from Japanese investors and the international investment community.”

“We believe the opportunities ahead are significant. Together with Daiwa and CCI, we look forward to contributing further to Việt Nam’s growth story and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.”

A Daiwa executive said after its presence of more than 15 years in Việt Nam, the company believes this is the right time for Japanese financial institutions to invest and provide funding more actively in the country.

“We are very happy and grateful that CCI CrossBorder has decided to join us on this journey. We highly appreciate CCIX for participating as a pioneer among Japanese financial institutions, and we are very excited to work together in Việt Nam.”

SSI is one of Việt Nam’s largest asset management companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of SSI Securities Corporation, currently managing more than US$1 billion in assets across a diverse portfolio.

CCI CrossBorder is a member of CCI Group, formerly known as Hokkoku Financial Holdings, provides banking, leasing and consulting services and digital solutions.

Daiwa is the investment arm of Daiwa Securities Group, one of Japan’s leading financial and investment groups.

Since 2009, DCI and SSIAM have co-managed the Daiwa–SSIAM Vietnam Growth Fund series. — VNS