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Banks tighten coordination to curb digital financial fraud
The upcoming signing of the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime on October 25–26 highlights Việt Nam’s proactive role in promoting a secure digital environment.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in September 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in September 2025.
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Vietnam Banking Forum 2025: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Financing.
The Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) and Fitch Ratings are jointly organizing the Vietnam Banking Forum 2025, themed “Credit Outlook and Sustainable Financing.”
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VNBA unveils joint framework to combat financial fraud
On October 21, 2025, Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) officially launched the comprehensive "Manual for Coordination and Support in Risk Management for Accounts/Cards/Acquiring Units related to Suspicious Transfer/Payment Transactions". This move establishes a unified, sector-wide framework designed to counter the rising threat of high-tech financial fraud.
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Wave of digital payments surges at Sóng Festival 2025
The two-day festival, part of the fifth Vietnam Card Day campaign, is designed for young people to experience digital payments and technology, with all transactions fully cashless.
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Inspection finds major banks misused trillions of đồng from bond issues
Inspectors concluded that three of the five banks used bond proceeds for the wrong purpose.
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Bank deposits hit record highs as interest rates stay low
Deposits from individual customers continued to hit a new peak of nearly VNĐ7.75 quadrillion, up 9.68 per cent compared to the end of 2024.
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Vietnam's central bank struggles to rein in cross-ownership
Cross-ownership and bank manipulation in Vietnam have eased, yet control remains elusive as shareholders and related parties conceal ownership through nominees, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said in a report to the country’s legislature.
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VNBA and ICC DSI join forces to accelerate digital trade finance in Vietnam
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has held a high-level virtual meeting with the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) to explore collaboration on Fintech trends and the accelerated digitalization of Trade Finance across Vietnam. The cooperation aims to harmonize national banking practices with global digital standards, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the trade ecosystem.
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Fitch assigns Vietnam's VietBank first-time IDR of 'B+'; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings - Singapore - 15 Oct 2025: Fitch Ratings has assigned Vietnam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietBank) a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B+'. The Outlook is stable. The agency has also assigned a Viability Rating (VR) of 'b' and a Government Support Rating of 'b+'.
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Vietnam intensifies anti-money laundering efforts, pushing to exit FATF grey list
HANOI – On October 15, the fight against money laundering (AML) was reaffirmed as a top national priority as Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Head of the National Steering Committee on AML, chaired a critical review meeting. The meeting concluded that AML is an ongoing and crucial task—not just for preventing corruption and illegal acts, but for fostering transparent and sustainable economic development.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam Honored with Dual Awards from Visa – Affirming Its Leadership in SME Development
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) is proud to receive two prestigious awards from Visa, the world’s leading payment technology company “First-Mover Leadership in B2B Commerce for SMEs 2025” and “Leadership in Authorization 2025”. These recognitions reaffirm Shinhan Bank’s continuous efforts in developing high-quality card products and services while enhancing its operational excellence in line with global standards.
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VNBA, BCG, and the British Consulate jointly work toward a Trade finance anti-fraud data system
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the British Consulate General and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), held a specialized workshop titled "Growth Gateway: Technical Design and Pathway to Proof of Concepts in Vietnam" on October 13, 2025. The event was organized to ensure the safety and transparency of trade finance activities.
