As climate change continues to have an increasing impact on agricultural production, the need for financial solutions that help mitigate climate-related risks has become more urgent than ever. On April 8, 2026, in Hanoi, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM) participated and delivered presentations at the international workshop titled “Sharing International Experiences and Lessons Learned to Promote Climate Risk Financing Policies for the Agricultural Sector.” The workshop was organized by the Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development in collaboration with GIZ, under the project “Climate Risk Financing Initiative for the Agricultural Sector in Vietnam.”
Mr. Phung Dinh Kien – TYM’s Deputy General Director participated in the panel discussion session (fourth from the left) at the international workshop “Sharing International Experiences and Lessons Learned to Promote Climate Risk Financing Policies for the Agricultural Sector.”
Representing TYM at the workshop were Mr. Phung Dinh Kien – TYM’s Deputy General Director, and Mr. Luu Van Thang – Acting Deputy Head of the Credit and Development Department.
At the workshop, TYM actively contributed through two thematic presentations and one panel discussion session, providing practical perspectives from microfinance operations in Vietnam. The presentations focused on the role of microfinance in strengthening farmers’ resilience to climate risks, while also introducing innovative financial solutions associated with digital transformation.
Mr. Phung Dinh Kien – TYM’s Deputy General Director presented on the topic “Microfinance in Supporting Farmers to Enhance Resilience to Climate Risks.”
During the panel discussion, Mr. Phung Dinh Kien also shared practical lessons learned in promoting green credit, particularly in developing financial products suitable for small-scale customers, while emphasizing the importance of raising awareness, improving practical capacity, and establishing flexible policies.
Notably, TYM highlighted its dual approach to green credit: not only providing loans, but also enhancing customers’ capacity and encouraging sustainable production and consumption behaviors to better adapt to climate change. In addition, TYM’s digital credit scoring application was introduced as a solution to standardize the assessment process, improve transparency, and strengthen risk management efficiency.
Mr. Luu Van Thang – Acting Deputy Head of the Credit and Development Department presented on the topic “Innovative Financial Products and Digital Solutions: TYM’s Digital Credit Assessment Application.”
TYM’s participation and contributions at the workshop further reaffirm its role in promoting sustainable microfinance, supporting clients in adapting to climate change, and developing stable livelihoods in line with Vietnam’s orientation toward green and sustainable agricultural development.
LV, Department of Credit and Development