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Shinhan Bank Vietnam wins Visa’s 2026 Leadership in Authorization Award
Ho Chi Minh City, November 9, 2026 – Visa has presented Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) with its “Leadership in Authorization 2026” award, recognizing the Bank’s performance in processing and authorizing card transactions. The award highlights Shinhan Bank’s efforts to make card payments easier, more reliable and more secure for customers.
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SBV and foreign banking community enhance bilateral cooperation
On November 2, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh chaired a working session with the Banking Working Group (BWG) to discuss banking operations and future cooperation orientations.
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Fitch upgrades Techcombank’s rating, boosting global market position
The upgrades reflect improvements in the bank’s asset quality, business profile and risk management.
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MB expands growth benefits for SME customers
The initiatives reflect its broader approach to supporting SME customers through financing, digital banking, business connections and tailored benefits.
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On the Promulgation of regulations regarding the purchase, sale, and resolution of bad debts by the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC)
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has officially issued regulations governing the purchase, sale, and resolution of bad debts by the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC), alongside mechanisms for issuing, managing, and settling special bonds. This legal framework aims to establish a synchronized corridor to unblock credit flows, accelerate bad debt resolution, and ensure the safety of the banking system.
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Expanding corporate credit access: VNBA and IFC promote Asset-Based Lending (ABL) solutions for banks
To address traditional collateral bottlenecks and unblock working capital flows for the economy, the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), organized an intensive training program on "Asset-Based Lending (ABL) backed by Accounts Receivable and Inventory".
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Banks cut costs to lower lending rates for priority sectors
At the meeting, banks agreed to lower deposit interest rates, cut costs, and share a portion of their profits in order to reduce lending rates, with a focus on supporting production, business activities and priority sectors.
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Governor Pham Duc An calls for continued review and improvement of the legal framework for the banking sector
On the afternoon of 20 October, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a consultation conference on the results of a comprehensive review of the system of legal normative documents falling within the SBV’s state management remit. The conference was chaired by Pham Duc An, Member of the Party Central Committee and Governor of the SBV.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in September 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in September 2026.
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State Bank of Vietnam directs the implementation of measures governing credit institution operations
On 18 October 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Official Letter No. 9608/NHNN-CSTT on the implementation of measures governing credit institution operations, with the aim of continuing to contribute positively to maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, supporting economic growth and safeguarding the safety of the banking system.
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Smart Banking 2026: AI emerges as a strategic capability shaping the future of banking
The seventh Smart Banking 2026 Conference and Exhibition took place in Hanoi on 21–22 October 2026. Organised by the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) in collaboration with IEC Group and under the auspices of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the event brought together regulators, banking leaders, financial institutions and domestic and international technology providers to discuss strategies and solutions for advancing the banking sector’s digital transformation.
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New liquidity rules offer lending headroom but funding pressures persist
Circular No. 50/2026/TT-NHNN raises the maximum loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) to 95 per cent from currently 85 per cent while introducing a phased transition towards Basel III liquidity standards.
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MB becomes first bank to surpass VND100 trillion in charter capital
MB is expanding its presence in key Asian financial and economic hubs, such as Singapore, the Republic of Korea, China and Taiwan (China), aiming to strengthen capital flow connections, international business ties and cross-border financial activities.
