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The Government Decree regulates conditions for collateral seizure of bad debts
The Government has just issued Decree No. 304/2025/ND-CP dated November 25, 2025, which stipulates the conditions for the collateral (secured assets) of bad debts (non-performing loans) to be seized.
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SBV: On the issuance of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-NHNN amending and supplementing several of articles of the Circular No. 18/2024/TT-NHNN on the bank card operations
The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed and issued Circular No. 45/2025/TT-NHNN on November 19, 2025 , which amends and supplements a number of articles of Circular No. 18/2024/TT-NHNN stipulating bank card operations. The Circular will take effect from January 05, 2026.
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Banks stop accepting transactions by passport for VN customers from 2026
Vietnamese citizens must use ID cards or electronic ID cards, not passports, to verify their identity for bank transactions including payments, money withdrawals and card services.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in October 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in October 2025.
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JBIC and BIDV join forces to back Vietnam’s green transition
Japan and Vietnam are stepping up cooperation on decarbonisation, aiming to boost renewable energy and sustainable growth.
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HDBank joins forces with FMO to advance green finance
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) has expanded its international sustainability agenda through a new cooperation agreement focused on advancing green finance.
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Nearly 18 billion cashless transactions recorded in nine months
Nearly 18 billion cashless transactions were recorded in the first nine months of this year, with total value surpassing VNĐ260 quadrillion (nearly US$10 billion).
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VNBA holds meeting to gather feedback for finalising cross-border QR code payment handbook
On the morning of November 17 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a drafting committee meeting for the “Unified Handbook for Providing Cross-Border QR Payment Services in Vietnam” (the Handbook) in order to solicit and incorporate feedback from more than 25 entities, including banks, finance companies, and payment intermediaries.
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ESG Tracker: From survey to action for financial institutions
On 28 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnasurvey to actionm Banks Association (VNBA), in cooperation with PwC Vietnam, will host the workshop “ESG Tracker: From Survey to Action for Financial Institutions.”
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SBV: The issuance of the Circular No. 39/2025/TT-NHNN
On the October 31, 2025, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed and promulgated Circular No. 39/2025/TT-NHNN prescribing the opening and use of foreign currency accounts abroad by residents being organizations.
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SBV: The issuance of Circular No. 43/2025/TT-NHNN
On November 14, 2025, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam signed and promulgated Circular No. 43/2025/TT-NHNN amending and supplementing several articles of Circular No. 08/2022/TT-NHNN prescribing the order and procedures for bank supervision.
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24th ASEAN Banking Conference: Optimizing Banking Operations in the Digital Age
On November 19, 2025, in Yangon, Myanmar, the opening session of the 24th ASEAN Banking Conference and the 53rd ASEAN Banking Council Conference took place with the theme "Optimizing banking operations in the digital age - Successes and Challenges".
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Sacombank launches green finance package, advancing its ESG commitment
Sacombank advances sustainability commitment with new green finance package
