Vietnam – ASEAN Hydrogen Club Welcomes Finance & Investment Committee Member Sophia Nguyen Thi Thu Dung

HCMC, November 12, 2026 — The Vietnam – ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VACH) is pleased to welcome Ms. Sophia Nguyen Thi Thu Dung as an official member of its Finance & Investment Committee. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in corporate finance and investment advisory, Ms. Sophia’s addition is expected to serve as a strong bridge, bringing the region's promising hydrogen projects closer to funding sources and optimal financial solutions.

A Finance Expert with Multisectoral Experience

Ms. Sophia Nguyen Thi Thu Dung currently serves as Relationship Director, Large Corporate Banking at Asia Commercial Bank (ACB). Prior to this, she held key positions at several major domestic and international financial institutions, including UOB, PVcomBank, SeABank, and Shinhan Bank.

Her career spans corporate client development, wholesale relationship management, and financial advisory for FDI companies and large-scale corporations. She possesses strong expertise in credit appraisal, structuring funding packages, trade finance, and cash management.

Notably, during her time at PVcomBank, Ms. Sophia had the opportunity to deeply research Vietnam's oil and gas ecosystem. Her foundational understanding of business models, financial structures, and funding needs within the energy sector is the "key" that enables her to quickly grasp and contribute to the development of the clean energy ecosystem, particularly hydrogen.

Dedicated to the Clean Energy Ecosystem

Sharing her reasons for joining the Club, Ms. Sophia expressed deep interest in developing the clean energy ecosystem, especially the potential to build a hydrogen value chain in Vietnam. With a solid corporate finance background, she hopes to become a strong supporting factor, helping hydrogen projects get closer to funding sources and investors, and realizing feasible, long-term partnerships.

At VACH's Finance & Investment Committee, Ms. Sophia will take on core responsibilities:

• Project Financial Analysis & Assessment: Reviewing business models, cash flows, funding needs, returns, and financial risks of projects.

• Financial & Banking Solutions: Advising on raising capital from funds and investors; selecting the most suitable banking services to save the project time and cost.

• Investment Implementation & Development: Finalizing plans, coordinating stakeholders, and driving progress to meet the financial targets for project completion.

• Negotiate with green finance institutions on behalf of VAHC for hydrogen projects and other new energy projects.

Working Principles

With a working philosophy grounded in "Understanding" (listening and working from real information), combined with "Professionalism" (transparency, responsibility, honoring commitments), Ms. Sophia always aims to "Connect" people, knowledge, and resources to build lasting "Partnerships" that deliver sustainable value.

The addition of Ms. Sophia Nguyen Thi Thu Dung not only brings an experienced finance expert to the Vietnam – ASEAN Hydrogen Club but also demonstrates the appeal of the hydrogen sector to high-quality professionals. The leadership and all VACH members wish Ms. Sophia excellent contributions, working together with the Club to create breakthrough steps for the hydrogen industry in Vietnam and the region.

Contact: VAHC Secretariat at contact@vahc.com.vn