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Announcement regarding the issuance of Circular No. 34/2025/TT-NHNN
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) hereby announces the issuance of a new circular guiding a number of articles of the Government's Decree No. 24/2012/ND-CP on the management of gold business activities, which was amended and supplemented by Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP.
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Vietnam locks in social housing loan rate at 5.4%
A major boost for affordable homeownership since October 10, 2025.
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NAPAS, MASTERCARD, PAYOO sponsor free cancer screenings, HPV tests to vulnerable women
Through the free screening activities, they can acknowledge their health situation and take additional tests if needed.
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VNBA issues Handbook on coordination to support handling of risks related to suspected fraud, forgery and scams
On September 30, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association issued Decision No. 71/QD-HHNH on promulgating the Handbook on coordination and support for risk handling for accounts/cards/payment acceptance units related to money transfer/payment transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams.
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Announcement from SBV on supporting people affected by Typhoon No. 10
On October 8, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued urgent Official Letter No. 8622/NHNN-TD to the Chairpersons of the Boards of Directors/Members' Councils, General Directors of credit institutions and foreign bank branches, and Directors of local SBV branches in the areas (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12) with territories severely affected by Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi) and the subsequent floods.
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Update on mandatory bank transfers: Positive progress seen after nearly a year of implementation
The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has assigned tasks to the receiving and mandatorily-transferred banks, following significant growth in total assets, mobilized capital, and outstanding loans at the four transferred institutions. Non-performing loans (NPLs) are being progressively managed, with some banks reporting profits or reduced losses compared to the same period in 2024.
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VietinBank: Notification 2024 cash dividend payment
The Board of Directors of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) would like to cordially announce 2024 cash dividend payment.
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Vice Chairman cum General Secretary Nguyễn Quốc Hùng receives Huawei delegation
On the afternoon of October 9, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng — Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) — received and held a working session with a Huawei delegation led by Mr. Eddy Suryanto, Head of Industry Solutions (Digital Finance) for the Asia-Pacific region of Huawei.
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Lending rates maintaining stability through year-end
Lending rates have remained relatively stable, but room for further cuts appears limited amid persistent exchange rate and inflation pressures.
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VNBA seeks members' opinions on draft Circular applying international accounting standards
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has just sent an official dispatch to the General Directors of member organizations, requesting their comments on the draft Circular guiding the subjects, scope and procedures for applying International Accounting Standards (IFRS) in Vietnam, according to Official Dispatch No. 14980/BTC-QLKT dated September 26, 2025 of the Ministry of Finance.
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SBV cleans 154 million accounts, blocks US$56.9 million in suspicious transactions
As of September 2025, the central bank proposed cutting and simplifying 124 out of 298 administrative procedures, representing 41.6 per cent of the total. This initiative has reduced processing time by hundreds of days and saved more than VNĐ7.6 billion in costs.
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State Bank of Vietnam Issues Circular No. 31/2025/CT-NHNN Regulating the Activities of Subsidiaries and Associates of Credit Institutions in the Field of Debt Management and Asset Recovery
On September 30, 2025, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed and promulgated Circular No. 31/2025/CT-NHNN, setting forth regulations governing the operations of subsidiaries and associates of credit institutions in the areas of debt management and asset recovery.
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State Bank of Vietnam issuance of Circular No. 30/2025/TT-NHNN
Regarding the Issuance of Circular No. 30/2025/TT-NHNN dated September 30, 2025, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 15/2024/TT-NHNN regulating the provision of non-cash payment services.
