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Shinhan Bank Vietnam introduces AI Translation Desk for foreign customers
Ho Chi Minh City, June 15, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has officially introduced its "AI Translation Desk," an AI-powered real-time interpretation solution deployed at branch counters. This initiative aims to streamline communication for international clients navigating banking services in Vietnam, while reinforcing Shinhan’s positioning as a modern, digitally advanced, and highly accessible financial institution for the global community.
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Global Shinhan Innoboost 2026 sees applications triple, expanding open innovation in the banking and financial sector
HO CHI MINH CITY, June 12, 2026 – Shinhan Future’s Lab Vietnam, an Open Innovation platform under Shinhan Financial Group, has officially announced the preliminary round results for Global Shinhan InnoBoost 2026. This year's program recorded a threefold increase in applications compared to the previous cohort, reflecting the startup community's surging interest in collaboration opportunities with leading financial institutions and banking corporations.
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On the issuance of Circular No. 22/2026/TT-NHNN
On May 19, 2026, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam signed and promulgated Circular No. 22/2026/TT-NHNN, which amends and supplements various articles of Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN concerning the provision of intermediary payment services.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam Delivers the Message “Shinhan Is Always by Your Side” During Customer Appreciation Week 2026
Shinhan Bank Vietnam officially launches the “Customer Appreciation Week 2026” program under the theme “Shinhan is Always by Your Side”, taking place from June 15 to June 19, 2026 at all branches and transaction offices nationwide.
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VNBA leverages affiliated units to optimize the support for its members
On the morning of June 3, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a meeting with its affiliated specialized Committees, Clubs. This event marked the first comprehensive gathering between the Association's leadership and all subordinate units following the 8th VNBA Congress, aiming to evaluate recent operational performance and align strategic tasks for the new phase. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Dao Minh Tu, Vice Chairman cum Secretary General of VNBA.
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Decree No. 198/2026/ND-CP amending the organizational structure of the State Bank of Vietnam
On June 3, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 198/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing Article 3 of Decree No. 26/2025/ND-CP dated February 24, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the State Bank of Vietnam.
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About the program supporting customers using gold for real estate transactions of Vinhomes
The consistent viewpoint of the Party and Government is to encourage the conversion of gold resources held by the people for socio-economic development, to curb the hoarding of gold, to combat the goldization of the economy and gold speculation, and to discourage the use of gold as a means of payment. Therefore, activities related to gold are always managed and supervised by the State Bank of Vietnam in accordance with the law.
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Tough 2026 looms for Vietnamese banks
Vietnam’s banking sector is facing mounting pressure and a more challenging operating environment amid tight liquidity and rising risks.
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National Comprehensive Financial Strategy for the period 2026-2030
On May 25, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed Decision No. 928/QD-TTg approving the National Comprehensive Financial Strategy for the period 2026-2030 (the Strategy).
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Shinhan Finance brings hope and support to students in An Giang and Quang Ngai
On May 22, 2026, Shinhan Finance hosted a community outreach program under the theme “Sharing Love – Receiving Smiles” at Bui Thi Xuan Primary School (Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province) and Nghia Ky Nam Primary School (Quang Ngai Province).
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Central bank simplifies regulations on foreign exchange management
The new circular amends and supplements five legal documents, thereby reducing and adjusting 11 administrative procedures in foreign exchange management.
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Bond interest rates increase amid surging capital demands
Due to a surging credit growth amid slow deposits, many banks have to raise capital in the bond market, causing bond interest rates to surge and putting significant pressure on profit margins of banks.
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NCB targets $382 million capital raise through private placement
The offering has attracted 22 professional investors, both individual and institutional participants.
