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Biomass credits to carbon openings
Agribank is at the forefront of providing green finance for Vietnamese businesses to unlock the potential of carbon credits and tap into international markets.
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SBV issues Circular No. 27 on Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
On 15 September 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN, providing detailed guidance on the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
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Credit growth forecast to sprint past Government target
Some large joint stock commercial banks, such as MB, VPBank and HDBank, are even likely to have outstanding growth rates of 25-30 per cent in 2025.
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SBV issued 02 decisions for peer-to-peer lending solutions.
To deploy the testing of peer-to-peer lending (P2P Lending) solutions according to the provisions of Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued 02 decisions to create an environment and testing conditions for peer-to-peer lending solutions.
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The 6th Smart Banking Conference and Exhibition
On September 24-25, 2025 in Hanoi, under the auspices of the State Bank of Vietnam, the Vietnam Banks Association in collaboration with IEC Group co-organized the Smart Banking 2025 Conference and Exhibition with the theme "Breakthrough in digital banking transformation: “DIGITAL DISRUPTION IN THE DATA – DRIVEN AND CUSTOMER – CENTRIC BANKING”.
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Banks raise the bar with new capital rules
The new regulations mark a crucial advancement of Việt Nam’s banking system toward standards of Basel III set by the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision.
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VPBank successfully issues of US$300 million in international sustainable bonds
VPBank’s sustainable bonds, VPBIP2530, carry a five-year maturity and were issued through a private placement, totalling 1,500 bonds with a face value of $200,000 each.
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S&P upgrades Vietcombank from BB to BB+, highest among local banks
The upgrade reflects Vietcombank’s improved financial strength, prudent risk management, and solid capital buffers.
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Training Course “Applying the 2023 Law on Electronic Transactions in Digital Banking”
Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will hold training workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on October 11 and 18, 2025, focusing on applying Vietnam’s 2023 Law on Electronic Transactions to digital banking operations and compliance. Member banks are encouraged to send representatives to join the program.
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SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong receives A+ Rating from Global Finance
Global Finance magazine has announced its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards, recognizing the world’s top central bank leaders. Governor Nguyen Thi Hong of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has been awarded the highest distinction — an A+ rating.
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Gov’t urges complete restructuring plan for vulnerable SCB
After the SBV completed the compulsory transfer of four weak banks — CB, Oceanbank, DongA Bank and GPBank — earlier this year, SCB remains the only weak bank yet to complete its restructuring plan.
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Interest rates poised to ease slightly as credit growth accelerates
Lending rates in Vietnam may fall by late 2025, with stable funding costs and expected US rate cuts creating room for easing to spur credit and growth.
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VNBA leader welcomes HKAB delegation
On the afternoon of September 12, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), met with a delegation from the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), led by Ms. Boey Wong, Executive Director.
