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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.
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Public Advisory: Stay alert against financial scams
In recent times, technology-enabled crimes and financial scams via electronic channels have been on the rise, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. Your vigilance and cooperation are essential in stopping this threat.
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Four banks join IFC's Green Alliance to boost sustainable finance
The Alliance serves as a platform for banks committed to embedding sustainability in their strategies while financing the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive economies.
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VNBA welcomes Chairwoman of Myanmar Banks Association
On the afternoon of September 9, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung – Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) – received and held talks with Ms. Daw Khin Saw Oo, Chairperson of the Myanmar Banks Association (MBA), to discuss preparations for upcoming events of the ASEAN Bankers Association (ABA), scheduled to take place in Myanmar from 19–21 November 2025.
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Which bank has the highest interest rate in early September 2025?
In early September 2025, savings interest rates of banks were fluctuating from 3 - 6.0%/year, but there was a strong differentiation between terms.
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Press Release : Circular No.24
On the Issuance of a Circular Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 63/2024/TT-NHNN Regulating the Dossier and Procedures for Revoking Licenses and Liquidating Assets of Credit Institutions and Foreign Bank Branches; Dossier and Procedures for Revoking Licenses of Representative Offices in Vietnam of Foreign Credit Institutions and Other Foreign Organizations with Banking Operations
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Press Release: Circular No. 25
Regarding the Issuance of a Circular Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the Opening and Use of Payment Accounts at Payment Service Providers.
