Cathay Financial Group


A Leading
Financial Institution
in the Asia-Pacific.
A Leading
Financial Institution
in the Asia-Pacific.
A Leading
Financial Institution
in the Asia-Pacific.

A Leading Financial Institution in the Asia-Pacific.

Trustworthy, Professional, Committed to Vietnam

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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

Cathay Financial Group History

20+

Years

Commitment to Vietnam

969

Locations

Across Taiwan and overseas markets

468B USD

Total Assets

*As of Sep. 2025

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
Vietnam
Vietnam

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.

Subsidiaries in Vietnam

Awards

Global Top 500 Brand

Global Top 500 Brand

Brand Finance
Global Top 500 Brand
 Top 10 Employer

Top 10 Employer

Enterprise of Choice 2025 Awards
 Top 10 Employer
Best Mobile Banking

Best Mobile Banking

The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2025
Best Mobile Banking
Excellent Contribution

Excellent Contribution

Vietnamese Ministry of Finance
Excellent Contribution
10+ years DJSI Stock 
of Emerging Markets Index

10+ years DJSI Stock of Emerging Markets Index

10+ years DJSI Stock 
of Emerging Markets Index
5+ years DJSI Stock 
of World Index

5+ years DJSI Stock of World Index

5+ years DJSI Stock 
of World Index
8+ years  FTSE4GOOD Stock 
of Emerging Index

8+ years FTSE4GOOD Stock of Emerging Index

8+ years  FTSE4GOOD Stock 
of Emerging Index
MSCI ESG Rating AA Level Rated

MSCI ESG Rating AA Level Rated

MSCI ESG Rating
MSCI ESG Rating AA Level Rated

Contact us

Address
Head Office - The World Center, 46-48-50 Pham Hong Thai street, Ben Thanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Business hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30

Contact

hotline@cathaylife.com.vn

1900 636 993

Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) and its subsidiaries including Cathay Life Insurance, Cathay United Bank, Cathay Century Insurance, Cathay Securities, and Cathay Securities Investment Trust provide comprehensive and diversified financial services and solutions in Taiwan and around the world. We are independent from and not affiliated with Cathay Pacific Group.

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