VPBank has moved from sponsor to co-organiser of the BIGBANG 2026–2027 World Tour in Hanoi, offering nearly 90,000 fans an experience that includes a giant Bang Bong check-in point, an official pop-up store and two concert nights. Nguyễn Thùy Dương, the bank's Director of Marketing and Communications, described the shift as a strategic, long-term move that lets VPBank shape the market and the audience experience more proactively. The article says the bank links these touchpoints to sales: fans need to open an account or use a VPBank card to get early tickets or pop-up store offers. The same approach is applied at the VPBank Hanoi International Marathon and art events, aiming to turn fleeting excitement into lasting financial and brand value across the ecosystem.
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Original headline: World tour BIGBANG và bài toán Ecosystem Marketing của VPBank
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| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Exchange | HOSE |
| Sector | Banks |
| Market cap | 229,500 bn VND |
| P/E | 7.4 |
| P/B | 1.23 |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 22.95 |
| Change that session | -1.08% |
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