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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.
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Việt Nam commits to digital finance, global cooperation: Deputy PM
Việt Nam wants to receive support from international financial organisations, including SWIFT, so that its international financial centre could be aligned with global financial system.
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Standing Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association Council meets for the 4th session in 2025
On the afternoon of September 29, 2025 in Hanoi, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held the 4th meeting of 2025, discussing issues under its authority and preparations for the Association's 8th General Assembly (2025-2030). Mr. Pham Toan Vuong - Chairman of the Association Council, General Director of Agribank chaired the meeting.
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Banks resume cash dividends as financial health rebounds
Several banks have resumed cash dividend payments, signalling a rebound in financial health after years of restrictions, with total disbursements reaching nearly $1.7 billion so far this year.
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SBV eyes new measures to curb systemic risks in financial sector
In a draft Circular now under consultation, the central bank outlines measures to identify, assess and contain systemic risks in the monetary, banking and financial sectors.
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Shinhan Bank launches Merchant Management feature on Shinhan SOL Vietnam application
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) officially launches the “Merchant Management” feature on the Shinhan SOL Vietnam app (“SOL App”), offering a comprehensive business management solution for individual business owners and private enterprises.
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Monetary Policy Management in late 2025: Flexibility to support growth and maintain macroeconomic stability
In the final months of 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) continues to face a dual mandate: supporting economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation. Against the backdrop of ongoing global uncertainties and mounting pressures in domestic financial markets, the SBV has set its policy orientation to be proactive, flexible, timely, and well-coordinated with fiscal policy and other macroeconomic instruments.
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Monetary and Banking Activities in the First Nine Months of 2025: Expanding Credit for Production and Business; Strengthening Control and Innovating Gold Market Management
During the first nine months of 2025, despite global economic and financial uncertainties, Vietnam’s banking sector achieved notable results in monetary policy management, with strong credit growth, declining interest rates, and breakthroughs in gold market regulation.
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VNBA and FPT IS discuss strategic cooperation to accelerate banking digital transformation
Hanoi, October 1, 2025 – The Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) and FPT Information System Company Limited (FPT IS) held a working session in Hanoi to exchange views on advanced technology solutions, opening up strategic cooperation opportunities to promote the digital transformation process in the banking sector effectively and sustainably.
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Vietnam sees opportunities to diversify cross-border payment channels
Experts emphasised that the diversification of cross-border payment channels, especially blockchain and stablecoins, offers Vietnam an opportunity to improve transparency and efficiency.
