On the morning of November 24, 2025, Co-opBank welcomed a delegation from the Association of Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) at its headquarters, led by Ms. Elenita V. San Roque, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Ranjith Hettiarachchi, Technical Director.
From Co-opBank, attendees included Ms. Pham Thi Hong Minh – Board Member and Chief Executive Officer; Ms. Nguyen Thanh Hanh – Board Member; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Cuc – Deputy CEO; Mr. Nguyen Thac Tam – Deputy CEO; along with managers from functional departments of Co-opBank.
Co-opBank’s Leadership and the ACCU Delegation exchange souvenirs
In an open and constructive atmosphere, Co-opBank’s leadership reaffirmed the commitment to build up international integration and proactively expand cooperation activities to enhance governance capacity, operational efficiency, and the sustainable development of the People’s Credit Funds (PCF) network. As the “Bank of the PCFs,” Co-opBank not only provides liquidity support, training, and supervision but also serves as the central focal point representing the network in international cooperation programs and initiatives. Co-opBank acts as a bridge enabling the PCFs network to access new knowledge, development trends, and advanced cooperative finance models in the region.
Picture of the working session
ACCU representatives shared updated insights on the development of the cooperative credit movement across Asia, while extending congratulations to Co-opBank on its outstanding achievements over 30 years of establishment and growth. Ms. Elenita V. San Roque commended Co-opBank’s role in Vietnam’s microfinance sector, highlighting its effective operational model and digital transformation efforts. These achievements, she noted, serve as valuable references for cooperative financial institutions across the region.
The meeting opened up new prospects for collaboration, supporting Co-opBank and the PCFs network in integration into the regional cooperative finance network. It also promoted Vietnam’s microfinance models, experiences, and values to partners across Asia.
The meeting opened up new prospects for collaboration, supporting Co-opBank and the PCFs network in further integrating into the regional cooperative finance system. It also helped promote Vietnam’s microfinance models, experiences, and values to partners across Asia. This working session marks an important activity within Co-opBank’s strategy to enhance international cooperation, contributing to the overarching goal of developing community-oriented microfinance and advancing financial inclusion.
The ACCU delegation visits Co-opBank’s historic display area
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