Press release: Announcement of the completion of an international financing transaction worth USD 79 million, guaranteed by SACE, between m88 cá cược trực tuyến and its subsidiaries and a banking syndicate comprising HSBC and LBBW
Hanoi, May 29, 2025 – m88 cá cược trực tuyến today announces the completion of a loan facility guaranteed by the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE), with a total value of USD 79 million. The agreement was signed between m88 cá cược trực tuyến, GELEX Infrastructure JSC, GELEX Electric JSC, and a banking syndicate comprising the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), through its branches in Singapore and Vietnam, and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW).

Affirming GELEX’s Position in the Global Value Chain
This transaction not only enables GELEX to diversify its sources of capital at competitive costs but also marks the group’s increasing access to leading international financial institutions – without any commercial purchase commitments or trade-related conditions. This is a new financing structure, typically available only to enterprises with transparent operations, strong financial capacity, m88 chính strategic influence in the region.

Mr. Nguyễn Trọng Hiền, Chairman of GELEX, stated: “We are committed to aligning with international standards in financial governance m88 chính investment. This transaction not only strengthens GELEX’s capacity to deliver on its strategic projects but also reflects the trust that global financial institutions place in the capabilities m88 chính sustainable vision of Vietnamese enterprises. It marks the starting point in our broader strategy to mobilize international capital in pursuit of GELEX’s long-term, efficient, m88 chính sustainable growth goals.”
Pioneering Role of International Partners
In this transaction, HSBC m88 chính LBBW acted as Lead Arrangers – both being prominent names in global trade m88 chính project finance. HSBC also served as the sole ECA Coordinating Bank, Facility Agent, Security Agent, m88 chính Account Bank, while LBBW participated as Co-Lender. The transaction is guaranteed by SACE – recognized as the world’s largest export credit agency in 2024, known for its rigorous due diligence process m88 chính guarantee coverage of up to 80% of the loan value.

Mr. Tim Evans, CEO m88 chính Head of Banking, HSBC Vietnam, shared:“We are proud to accompany m88 chính support GELEX – a leading investment group in Vietnam – as they look to international markets. This will enable GELEX to achieve even greater success m88 chính reflects HSBC’s structuring capabilities m88 chính expertise, along with our deep understanding of the local market, which underpins our long-term commitment to providing Vietnamese businesses with international capital”.
Advancing Financial Integration m88 chính Sustainable Development
The proceeds from the loan will be used for GELEX’s strategic objectives, including investment, core business expansion, m88 chính accelerating digital transformation in governance. This move not only enhances GELEX’s competitiveness but also aligns with Vietnam’s national goals for green growth m88 chính financial integration with global markets.
The SACE-guaranteed facility, arranged by two reputable banks, demonstrates international confidence in Vietnam’s green growth potential. Institutions of this caliber typically partner only with businesses that meet high standards of creditworthiness, governance, m88 chính long-term strategy.
GELEX’s successful access to this financing affirms that the company not only meets stringent international standards but also plays an active role in positioning Vietnamese enterprises within the global value chain m88 chính advancing the nation’s sustainable development goals.

Mr. Stefan Rethmeier, Head of Corporates m88 chính Export Finance, LBBW Singapore, stated: “We see GELEX as a long-term partner contributing meaningfully to Vietnam’s sustainable development strategy. This transaction is not just about a financing transaction – it’s a partnership for a future of inclusive growth m88 chính green transformation.”
| About GELEX
Originally established as an electrical equipment manufacturer, GELEX has transformed into an investment group with two core sectors: Electrical Equipment m88 chính Infrastructure. Its strategy focuses on targeted M&A, adoption of best governance m88 chính modern production practices, focused Capex investments, m88 chính timely restructuring to enhance subsidiary m88 chính portfolio performance. GELEX is currently pursuing a partner ecosystem strategy (both domestic m88 chính international) to participate in the global value chain, shift toward higher value-added segments, m88 chính proactively acquire m88 chính apply technology from international partners to boost exports. About the Hongkong m88 chính Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited The Hongkong m88 chính Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide through offices in 58 countries m88 chính territories. With assets of US$3,054 billion as of March 31, 2025, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking m88 chính financial services organizations. About Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)LBBW is the largest bank in southwest Germany m88 chính one of the largest commercial banks nationwide. As a universal bank with deep regional roots, strong client relationships, international expertise m88 chính our worldwide network of Branches, Representative Offices m88 chính German Centres, LBBW is the ideal partner for small m88 chính medium-sized enterprises as well as multinational corporations in shaping their future. The bank’s range of services comprises of short, medium m88 chính long-term financing, customized financing solutions such as structured export m88 chính project finance, syndicated loans as well as international trade finance m88 chính payments, currency m88 chính interest rate risk management m88 chính capital markets advisory. LBBW in Singapore as Hub for Asia/Pacific, together with our Branches in Seoul m88 chính Shanghai as well as our Representative Offices in Mumbai, Beijing, Hanoi m88 chính Jakarta assists our corporate m88 chính institutional clients in exploring Asia’s long-term growth potential. About SACE (SACE (Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero) SACE is Italy’s national export credit agency, operating under the Italian Ministry of Economy m88 chính Finance. With over 45 years of experience m88 chính operations in more than 70 countries, SACE supports Italian companies m88 chính their international partners through credit guarantees, risk insurance, m88 chính export financing. In 2024, SACE ranked as the world’s No.1 export credit agency. |