Export Finance Australia supports landmark Saigon River Bridge Project in Vietnam

Media release

19 May 2026

Export Finance Australia (EFA) has provided a guarantee to support an 800 billion Vietnamese Dong (approximately A$40 million) loan provided by HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. for leading Vietnamese nutrition company Nutifood to develop a landmark pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the announcement marking the successful completion of the transaction in Ho Chi Minh City, Nutifood – one of Vietnam’s largest nutritional dairy producers – committed to deliver the project connecting Bach Dang Wharf Park with the rapidly developing Thu Thiem New Urban Area. The bridge is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The transaction reflects growing Australian engagement in Southeast Asia under the Australian Government’s Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 and demonstrates EFA’s role in mobilising investment for priority infrastructure projects across the region.

EFA Managing Director & CEO John Hopkins said the transaction reflects EFA’s commitment to supporting high-impact infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia, while also strengthening trade and investment ties with Australian partners.

“This project demonstrates how EFA can work with international banking partners to support important infrastructure development, while fostering deeper commercial relationships with local corporates that benefit Australian businesses,” Mr Hopkins said.

“Nutifood has strong and growing links with Australia, including its recent joint venture with ViPlus Dairy to produce GippsNature-branded products using premium Australian dairy inputs. We see significant opportunities to further support this partnership over time.”

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About Export Finance Australia

EFA is Australia’s export credit agency. EFA provides commercial finance for export trade and overseas investment and infrastructure development. From small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporates, foreign governments and infrastructure projects, it helps Australian businesses take on the world. In doing so, EFA’s finance supports Australia’s economic security and regional resilience.

EFA administers the Australian Government’s National Interest Account, which currently includes the Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility, the Critical Minerals Facility, the Defence Export Facility and lending for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific. EFA also provides support to other Commonwealth entities, including Housing Australia and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility.