Hong Leong Bank Vietnam is the first Southeast Asian bank to be granted a license to operate a wholly-owned foreign commercial bank, brining more than 100 years of regional banking heritage to Vietnam. Commencing its operations in Ho Chi Minh City in October 2009, Hong Leong Bank Vietnam (HLBVN) has expanded its network to four outlets and one direct sales office. With recent connection to over 16,000 ATMs and 100,000 POS terminals nationwide, HLBVN has brought convenience to customers to an exciting new level. About Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Leong Bank Berhad is one of the leading financial services organisations in Malaysia, providing comprehensive financial services covering consumer banking, business banking and trade finance, treasury, branch and transaction banking, wealth management, private banking and Islamic financial services. Its merger with EON Bank Group in 2011 has further embedded its position as a core banking franchise with an expanded distribution network of more than 300 branches across the country. With a proven track record in value creation and a highly recognised brand, Hong Leong Bank has also been extending its footprint in the region, with branches in Singapore and Hong Kong and wholly owned subsidiaries in Vietnam and Cambodia. In China, the Bank has a 20% shareholding in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd., Sichuan and a consumer finance joint venture. Hong Leong Bank is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, the financial services arm of the Hong Leong Group. Apart from banking, Hong Leong Financial Group is involved in the provision of insurance and takaful, as well as investment banking, unit trust, fund management and stock broking services.