• VNBA plans to establish Risk Management Committee

    VNBA plans to establish Risk Management Committee

    On March 4, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a meeting to discuss on the establishing a Risk Management Committee under the VNBA to enhance support for the operations of member credit institutions.

  • Commercial banks upbeat about achieving high profits in 2025

    Commercial banks upbeat about achieving high profits in 2025

    Vietnamese commercial banks are optimistic about their 2025 profit targets, with many expecting increases of 20 per cent to 30 per cent due to anticipated robust economic growth and a resurgence in credit activity.

  • Drafting the Handbook to support account and card processing

    Drafting the Handbook to support account and card processing

    On March 3, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a meeting to collect opinions and finalize the draft coordination process to support the handling of Accounts/cards related to transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams, after receiving comments from the State Bank of Vietnam and relevant ministries and branches.

  • VNBA organizes Conference to deploy Code of Conduct on One-Way Overseas Money Transfers

    VNBA organizes Conference to deploy Code of Conduct on One-Way Overseas Money Transfers

    On February 27, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a Conference on the implementation of the Code of Conduct and unified practices on the list and principles of providing documents for one-way remittance transactions abroad by residents who are Vietnamese citizens (hereinafter referred to as the Code of Conduct) to help members effectively implement the agreed regulations. The Conference was held offline and online with nearly 800 delegates attending.

  • Banks expect upbeat profit picture for 2025

    Banks expect upbeat profit picture for 2025

    Several banks have set higher profit targets for this year, expecting more positive credit growth amid improved capital absorption capacity and an acceleration of public investment.

  • VietBank signed a strategic partnership agreement with KPMG

    VietBank signed a strategic partnership agreement with KPMG

    VietBank signed a strategic partnership agreement with KPMG in Vietnam on February 25 to launch the 'Transformation and Project Management Office Support' initiative.

  • Domestic banks strengthen international partnerships

    Domestic banks strengthen international partnerships

    With central banks worldwide returning to monetary easing, the potential influx of cheap capital may drive domestic banks to pursue opportunities abroad.

  • VNBA and IFC experts talk on developing debt settlement documents

    VNBA and IFC experts talk on developing debt settlement documents

    On the morning of February 26, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) had a meeting and worked with a group of experts from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to continue discussing plans to draft two sets of professional documents related to debt settlement, expected to include "Handbook on out-of-court debt restructuring" and "Code of Conduct in debt collection activities".

  • VNBA and Visa International discuss on fraud risks in payment

    VNBA and Visa International discuss on fraud risks in payment

    On February 26, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) had a meeting and talked with the working delegation of Visa International Card Organization to update, exchange and discuss the trend of fraud risks in payment in the first quarter of 2025.

  • LPBS plans to invest over $50M in secondary bonds

    LPBS plans to invest over $50M in secondary bonds

    This strategic move, recently approved by LPBS's Board of Directors, reflects an approach to enhance its portfolio amid evolving market conditions.

  • PM calls for measures against banks increasing deposit interest rates

    PM calls for measures against banks increasing deposit interest rates

    The government has ordered inspections of commercial banks that have raised deposit interest rates and mandated strict penalties for non-compliance, all aimed at achieving an 8 percent growth target.

  • Digital banks navigate evolving landscape

    Digital banks navigate evolving landscape

    Vietnam's digital banking sector continues to gain momentum in 2025, driven by rapid adoption of AI, the race to profitability, and fierce competition.