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Banks stop processing instant 24/7 transfers for transactions about VNĐ500 million
All transfers exceeding the threshold will be automatically routed through regular clearing, the bank said in a statement. Transactions initiated after 3.55pm will be processed on the next working day.
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VNBA seeks members' feedback on the Draft Amendment to Decree 58 on credit information services
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has recently issued a document to its member organizations, requesting them to review and provide feedback on the draft Decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 58/2021/ND-CP (Decree 58) on the provision of credit information services.
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Banks propose generous dividends but some remain cautious on payouts
Vietnam's banking sector is seeing a wave of generous dividend payouts, though some lenders remain cautious, retaining earnings to strengthen balance sheets amid economic uncertainties.
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Banks post Q1 gains amid sharpening profit divide
Vietnam’s banks delivered solid first-quarter 2026 profits, yet rising funding costs, margin pressure and asset quality risks are driving a widening gap in performance between lenders.
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Bank brand rankings 2025: Vietcombank retains top spot as competition intensifies
The 2025 landscape suggests that the banking sector is entering a more competitive phase.
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Majority of foreign banks in Việt Nam report declining profits in 2025
Only a few foreign banks in Việt Nam maintained profit growth last year, while the majority of them recorded a decline due to falling core income and rising costs.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in March 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in March 2026.
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World Financial Innovation Series 2026
On May 19-20, 2026, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), in collaboration with Tradepass, will organize the World Financial Innovation Series 2026 (WFIS 2026), bringing together leading leaders, experts, and businesses in the finance and technology sectors to promote digital transformation in Vietnam's finance and banking industry, encourage cooperation, and build a robust, efficient, and sustainable Fintech ecosystem.
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Risk Management and Cybersecurity: The “Soft Shield” of the banking system in the AI and Cloud era
In recent years, Vietnam’s banking sector has undergone rapid digital transformation, driven by the adoption of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and big data. However, this transformation has also introduced increasingly complex technological and cybersecurity risks.
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Establishing ethical "barriers" and civilized standards of conduct in debt recovery efforts.
Amid the growing need to standardize debt collection practices in the context of rising non-performing loans and expanding consumer credit, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, has introduced a Code of Conduct for Debt Collection Activities. This initiative marks a significant step toward establishing a transparent, humane, and internationally aligned framework for the banking sector.
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Banks cut rates following SBV’s call
Vietcombank also cut rates by 0.5 percentage points for 24-month deposits, bringing its highest rate down to 6 per cent.
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Bank credit supports high GDP growth in Q1 2026
The SBV has set a credit growth of 15 per cent for 2026, with adjustments depending on actual situation, ensuring inflation control, macroeconomic stability, support for economic growth, and the safety of the credit institution system.
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VNBA Debt Management Club: Strendthening Internal capacity and leading the debt trading market in 2026
As the economy in 2026 faces both new opportunities and challenges, non-performing loan (NPL) resolution has evolved from an isolated task of individual credit institutions into a critical factor for ensuring the stability of the national financial system. On the morning of April 15, 2026, the Asset Management Club under the Vietnam Banks’ Association held a conference to deploy its 2026 tasks, marking a significant transformation in both high-level leadership and strategic direction.
