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SBV unveils the strategy for digital transformation of the banking sector until 2030
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is pleased to announce the official release of its Strategy for Digital Transformation of the Banking Sector until 2030. This strategic initiative underscores SBV’s commitment to modernizing Vietnam’s banking industry, leveraging digital technologies, strengthening infrastructure, and fostering an integrated financial ecosystem that supports sustainable growth and inclusive finance.
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PRESS RELEASE On the issuance of Circular No. 41/2025/TT-NHNN
On the issuance of Circular No. 41/2025/TT-NHNN dated November 5, 2025, amending and supplementing a number of provisions of Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN on the provision of intermediary payment services
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KBC, AIC, and VietinBank sign MoU to develop $2 billion data centre
Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation has signed an MoU with Accelerated Infrastructure Capital (AIC) and VietinBank to jointly develop a 200MW AI data centre in Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Techcombank secures higher rating from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings
Within three months, Techcombank has consistently been rated highly by two of the world’s leading credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, reaffirming the bank’s robust capital base, effective risk management, and sustainable growth strategy.
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“Vietnam’s banking sector aiming for high standards of creditworthiness and sustainable development”
Hanoi, 11 November 2025 – On the morning of 11 November in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), together with Fitch Ratings, held the forum titled “Vietnam Banking Forum: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Finance”. The event focused on charting a path for Vietnam’s banking system toward high credit-rating standards and sustainable development by combining credit ratings, effective risk-governance, and ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria.
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“Credit Ratings and Sustainable Finance: The foundation for a modern and transparent banking system”
Hanoi, 11 November 2025 – At the forum titled “Vietnam Banking: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Finance” jointly organised by the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and Fitch Ratings, Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the VNBA, stressed that credit ratings and sustainable finance are twin pillars underlying the long-term development of Vietnam’s banking sector.
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Vietnam – United Kingdom Financial Services Summit: Promoting a transparent and integrated financial ecosystem
On 7 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the British Embassy in Vietnam, hosted the Vietnam – United Kingdom Financial Services Summit. The event took place in the context of Vietnam and the United Kingdom having just upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — opening a new chapter for cooperation in banking and financial services, fintech and innovation between the two dynamic economies.
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BIDV becomes Việt Nam’s first commercial bank accredited by the Green Climate Fund
The recognition was approved at the 43rd GCF Board Meeting, marking a major milestone in BIDV’s journey towards sustainable finance and its leadership in green growth.
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Banks see strong Q3 profits on surging forex trading
Banks recorded solid third-quarter earnings, with strong gains from foreign exchange trading helping cushion the impact of slower credit growth.
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SBV asks banks to support storm-hit customers
Under Document 951/NHNN-TD issued on Tuesday, SBV has asked commercial banks, branches of foreign banks and SBV’s regional offices in areas affected by storms to promptly restore operations and support affected customers.
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VNBA delegation unlocks China's fintech code: Key insights on digital payments and data strategy
From October 23 to 29, 2025, a high-level delegation from the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), led by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung – Vice Chairman and Secretary General, has implemented an intensive one-week fact-finding mission to China. The mission aimed to dissect the developmental model and governance of the advanced digital payment ecosystem, bank card operations, risk management, and the symbiotic partnership between banks, e-wallets, and technology companies in the global fintech powerhouse.
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The AI Era: Vietnam’s banking sector faces a Golden opportunity to surge in growth
On 6 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), together with IEC Group and Backbase, hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam’s Digital Banking in the AI Era: Opportunity for Break-through Growth”. The event gathered leaders from commercial banks, regulatory authorities and technology firms, to chart how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a core capability rather than a mere experiment in banking.
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VNBA and Revolut pave the way for Vietnam digital financial strategy
On the afternoon of November 5, 2025, in Hanoi, a significant meeting took place, underscoring Vietnam's commitment to advancing its digital finance ecosystem. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), hosted a working session with high-level representatives from Revolut, one of Europe’s leading Financial Technology (Fintech) groups.
