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VNBA meets with S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings to promote capital market development
On the afternoon of March 9, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with representatives from S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings to discuss Vietnam’s economic outlook, the development of the capital market, and the role of credit ratings in strengthening the country’s financial system. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum Secretary General of VNBA.
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Anti-money laundering for digital asset service providers
On March 12, 2026, the Vietnam Banking Association, in collaboration with Binance, will organize a training program on "Anti-Money Laundering for Digital Asset Service Providers," aiming to raise awareness among digital asset service providers about the risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities arising during the provision of services.
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Protecting personal data in banking operations.
In response to the increasing demands for legal compliance and customer data protection in the digital age, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) is organizing an intensive training course on "Personal Data Security in Banking Operations," scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 21, 2026 and in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28, 2026.
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VNBA’s Policy Committee meets to deploy the 2026 activity program
On March 4, 2026, the Policy Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a meeting to discuss and agree upon the orientation and activity program for the year 2026. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of VNBA, attended the meeting and delivered a guiding address.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in January 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in January 2026.
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Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026
VCBS believes that dynamic private banks are expected to continue leading credit growth with a projected loan portfolio expansion exceeding 20 per cent.
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VietinBank continues to sell 19.3M SGP shares
This move comes after the bank successfully sold 275,500 shares from its previous offering.
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Banks to see new wave of recruitments for digital skills
The banking sector is expected to see a new wave of recruitment this year after major layoffs in 2025 as lenders brace for strong credit growth while accelerating digital transformation.
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Banks accelerate deposit mobilization, interest rates rise to new levels
Entering March 2026, the deposit market continues to witness a wave of interest rate adjustments at many commercial banks.
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Reduction in mandatory reserve ratio helps banks’ liquidity, lending
Việt Nam’s largest banks prepare for a 50% reserve cut, freeing liquidity, boosting lending capacity, and supporting business, payments, and investment amid tight interbank conditions.
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Completing 62/62 targets under 2020–2025 National financial inclusion strategy, sets more ambitious goals for 2030
Vietnam has officially completed all 62 assigned tasks under its National Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2020–2025 period, marking a significant milestone in expanding equitable access to financial services across the country and laying the groundwork for a more modern, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystem.
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Banks offer post-holiday promotions to attract deposits
Commercial banks in Việt Nam have rolled out post-holiday promotions to lure deposits back into the system as lenders seek to accelerate capital mobilisation for robust credit growth to support double-digit economic expansion.
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Domestic banks carve out roles in HCM City’s international financial centre
Domestic commercial banks participating in Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC–HCMC) are positioning themselves as strategic players in key segments of the emerging financial ecosystem.
