A Leading Financial Institution in the Asia-Pacific.
Trustworthy, Professional, Committed to Vietnam
Cathay Financial Group and its Presence in Vietnam
Cathay Financial Group has established a long-term local presence through Cathay Life Vietnam, Cathay United Bank- Ho Chi Minh City Branch, and Cathay Insurance Vietnam, providing professional insurance and banking services.
Strengths
60+
Years
20+
Years
969
Locations
468B USD
Total Assets

History
1962
Cathay Life Insurance Established
Cathay Life Insurance was officially founded in Taiwan.
1975
Cathay United Bank Established
Originally founded as United World Chinese Commercial Bank, Cathay United Bank was officially established in Taiwan.
1993
Cathay Century Insurance Established
Cathay Century Insurance, formerly known as Dong Tai Insurance, was officially founded in Taiwan.
2001
Cathay Financial Holdings Established
Cathay Financial Holdings was officially established in Taiwan as the parent company of Cathay Financial Group. Over time, the Group expanded to include key subsidiaries such as Cathay Life Insurance, Cathay United Bank, Cathay Century Insurance, Cathay Securities, Cathay SITE, and Cathay Venture.
2005
Cathay United Bank Opened Its First Branch in Vietnam
Cathay United Bank established its first branch in Chu Lai, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
2008
Cathay Life Vietnam Commenced Operations
Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Cathay Life Vietnam became the first Taiwanese life insurer licensed by the Vietnamese government to operate in the country.
2010
Cathay Insurance Vietnam Commenced Operations
Cathay Insurance Vietnam officially began operations, with its headquarters located in Ho Chi Minh City.
2022
Cathay United Bank Branch Relocation
The former Chu Lai Branch was relocated and renamed as the Ho Chi Minh City Branch.
2024
Expansion into Vietnam's Consumer Finance Market
Cathay United Bank- Ho Chi Minh City Branch launched the CUB Vietnam App, offering digital consumer loan solutions.
Regional Presence
Vietnam
Cathay regards Vietnam as its second core market. Cathay Life Vietnam and Cathay Insurance Vietnam are headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, while Cathay United Bank operates through its Ho Chi Minh City Branch. Cathay Life Vietnam also maintains six branches across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Dong Nai, and Can Tho, with approximately 120 business locations nationwide. Cathay Insurance Vietnam operates one branch in Hanoi, with 12 business locations nationwide, and Cathay United Bank has representative offices in Hanoi and Quang Nam.