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Vietnam Banks Association holds working session with TerraPay
On January 19, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with TerraPay, a global financial and payment services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom, to discuss modern technological solutions and explore opportunities for cooperation in the international money transfer space.
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Banks set for selective hiring in 2026
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering 2026 with a more targeted approach to hiring, reflecting improving business conditions and evolving operational demands. Recruitment plans point to steady expansion rather than broad-based workforce growth.
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On the management of credit growth in 2026
For the year 2026, the SBV sets a system-wide credit growth target of approximately 15%.
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Banks promote debt sale to increase capital resources for 2026
Commercial banks are stepping up the sale of debts and collaterals at the final month of lunar year 2025 to restructure and increase capital resources for 2026.
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VNBA and ACCA talked on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development
On January 8, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) hosted a delegation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for a meeting focused on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development.
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VNBA held a working meeting with the British Embassy delegation
On the morning of January 6, 2026, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), met and worked with a delegation from the British Embassy to discuss cooperation directions in the field of training and developing banking human resources, especially in relation to green finance and sustainable development.
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The banking sector's contribution has helped the Vietnamese economy weather headwinds.
On December 31, 2025, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a conference to implement the tasks of the banking sector in 2026. Attending the conference were Comrade Pham Minh Chinh - Member of the Politburo, Prime Minister; representatives of leaders from ministries, central agencies.
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VNBA Vice Chairman: Vietnam’s Banking sector determined to overcome challenges and achieve 2026 targets
On the morning of December 31, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) convened the Conference on the Implementation of Banking Tasks for 2026, a key annual event aimed at reviewing sector performance in 2025 and outlining policy directions and core tasks for the coming year. The conference gathered leaders from the SBV, representatives of credit institutions, and financial–banking experts.
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Việt Nam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties
The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/NĐ-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.
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SBV receives nine applications for gold bar production licences
Enterprises and banks granted gold bar production licenses will be considered for gold import permits in accordance with regulations.
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Deposit interest rate cap forecast to rise by 50 basis points in 2026
Given that forecasts for credit growth in 2026 are similar to this year's rate of 18-20 per cent, the adjustment to the deposit interest rate cap in 2026 will likely be modest compared to previous adjustment cycles.
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Six key banking policy highlights in 2025
In 2025, Vietnam’s banking sector faced multiple pressures — from supporting broad economic growth to managing inflation, safeguarding the financial system, and maintaining exchange rate stability. Persistent macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters increased uncertainty in monetary and regulatory management.
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Orientation for monetary policy management and banking operations in the coming period
In the coming period, the global geopolitical landscape is projected to remain complex and unpredictable, with escalating difficulties, challenges, risks, and uncertainties. This environment poses significant implications for Vietnam’s economy, given its high degree of openness.
