Building on its award-winning digital innovation, CUBHCM continues to enhance the customer journey with &quot;View Your Offers&quot; HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM) has been named a Bronze Stevie Award winner in the Financial Services/Banking category at the 23rd Annual International Business Awards, recognizing the success of its innovative digital lending platform, the CUB Vietnam App. The app was also the only Vietnam-based winner in the App Categories of this year's awards, highlighting CUBHCM's continued efforts to leverage digital innovation and deliver a more convenient, secure and responsible financial services. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2027997/20261105020616EST_image_1.jpg?id=OA3060086&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2027997/20261105020616EST_image_1.jpg?id=OA3060086&amp;p=medium600" title="The Bronze Stevie Award-winning CUB Vietnam App offers eligible customers convenient access to transparent and user-friendly lending services at their fingertips. (Photo provided by Cathay United Bank)" alt="The Bronze Stevie Award-winning CUB Vietnam App offers eligible customers convenient access to transparent and user-friendly lending services at their fingertips. (Photo provided by Cathay United Bank)" /></a> The Bronze Stevie Award-winning CUB Vietnam App offers eligible customers convenient access to transparent and user-friendly lending services at their fingertips. (Photo provided by Cathay United Bank) </div> &quot;This award reflects our commitment to developing financial solutions around the everyday needs of our customers,&quot; said Keng Yang Lin, General Manager of Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch. &quot;Since launching the CUB Vietnam App, we have continued to enhance the digital lending experience by making access to credit simpler, more transparent, and more convenient. Building on this progress, we introduced 'View Your Offers' in August this year to help customers better understand their potential credit options before formally applying for a loan.&quot; Launched in 2024, the CUB Vietnam App enables customers to complete the entire lending journey digitally, from identity verification and application to credit assessment, approval, and disbursement. Since its launch, up to October 2026, the platform has attracted more than 1.3 million registered users and surpassed 9.6 million downloads, demonstrating strong demand for convenient digital financial services in Vietnam. A key feature of the app is its revolving credit model, which allows eligible customers to apply once and access an approved credit line multiple times for up to five years. Customers can obtain credit limits of up to VND 40 million, with the entire process completed online. The platform also integrates eKYC, automated credit assessment, NFC-enabled identity verification, and advanced security technologies to provide a secure and seamless borrowing experience. Building on its digital lending capabilities, CUBHCM introduced &quot;View Your Offers&quot; in August 2026. The pre-screening feature allows prospective customers to check their estimated credit limit before formally applying for a loan. Without downloading the app or uploading documents at the initial stage, users can provide basic information and receive a preliminary credit offer in approximately two minutes. Those who wish to proceed can seamlessly continue their application through the CUB Vietnam App, providing greater transparency and convenience throughout the borrowing journey. The Bronze Stevie Award adds to a series of international recognitions for the CUB Vietnam App in 2026. The platform was also named &quot;Best Consumer Lending Technology in Vietnam&quot; at The Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Vietnam Awards 2026 and received the &quot;Customer Experience Solution Award – Vietnam&quot; at the Asian Banking &amp; Finance Fintech Awards 2026.Together, these recognitions demonstrate CUBHCM's continued progress in digital innovation and customer experience. With 21 years of operations in Vietnam, the country remains a cornerstone of Cathay United Bank's &quot;Second Home&quot; strategy. Drawing on its deep local market experience and the financial and technological capabilities of Cathay Financial Holdings, CUBHCM will continue to advance digital innovation and financial inclusion, delivering responsible and customer-centric financial solutions that support Vietnam's long-term economic development.

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch Wins Bronze Stevie Award, Advancing Digital Lending Innovation in Vietnam

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