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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in May 2026
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in May 2026.
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Banks may close inactive accounts after three years under proposed rules
Vietnamese banks may be allowed to close payment accounts that have been inactive for three years or more under proposed amendments to regulations governing non-cash payments.
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Forging a security shield in payments: The synergy of technology and systemic connectivity
The explosion of digital payments serves as a a core growth engine for the economy, yet it also exposes the financial system to increasingly complex and large-scale cybersecurity challenges. To address this issue, on June 12, 2026, in Ninh Binh, the Card Association (under the Vietnam Banks Association - VNBA) organized the "Payment Risk Management Conference 2026" with the central theme: "Security of Payment Operations in the Digital Era - Opportunities and Challenges".
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IFC considers $86 million senior loan investment in SeABank
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing a five-year unsecured senior loan of up to $86 million in Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank).
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Roundtable on Trade Credit Insurance: Promoting Risk Management and Expanding Access to Finance for Businesses
On June 15, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), organized the Roundtable entitled “Managing Risk, Unlocking Finance: Trade Credit Insurance for Business Growth.” The event attracted representatives from regulatory agencies, credit institutions, businesses, trade credit insurance providers, business data service providers, as well as domestic and international experts.
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VNBA Vice Chairman cum Secretary General host courtesy visit and discuss cooperative prospects with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
On the morning of June 18, 2026, at the Vietnam Banks' Association (VNBA) headquarters, Dr. Dao Minh Tu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of VNBA, hosted a courtesy meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The meeting aimed to strengthen the robust partnership between the two organizations and explore broad cooperative directions to support the safe and efficient development of credit institutions in Vietnam.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam introduces AI Translation Desk for foreign customers
Ho Chi Minh City, June 15, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has officially introduced its "AI Translation Desk," an AI-powered real-time interpretation solution deployed at branch counters. This initiative aims to streamline communication for international clients navigating banking services in Vietnam, while reinforcing Shinhan’s positioning as a modern, digitally advanced, and highly accessible financial institution for the global community.
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From products to partnership: How retail banking is evolving in Vietnam
As the global economy continues to navigate prolonged uncertainty, with fast-moving interest rates and volatile capital markets, expectations of retail banking are changing rapidly–particularly in growth markets like Vietnam.
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Nam A Bank adopts SIMO fraud monitoring system
Nam A Bank has become one of the early adopters of the SIMO system, a new fraud monitoring service for payment accounts and e-wallets.
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Green credit a key solution to build circular economy
Aside from the State budget and international finance, the development of green credit is identified as a key solution to meet the capital needs for the economy's green transformation, contributing to the effective mobilisation and allocation of capital for sustainable growth.
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Global Shinhan Innoboost 2026 sees applications triple, expanding open innovation in the banking and financial sector
HO CHI MINH CITY, June 12, 2026 – Shinhan Future’s Lab Vietnam, an Open Innovation platform under Shinhan Financial Group, has officially announced the preliminary round results for Global Shinhan InnoBoost 2026. This year's program recorded a threefold increase in applications compared to the previous cohort, reflecting the startup community's surging interest in collaboration opportunities with leading financial institutions and banking corporations.
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On the issuance of Circular No. 22/2026/TT-NHNN
On May 19, 2026, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam signed and promulgated Circular No. 22/2026/TT-NHNN, which amends and supplements various articles of Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN concerning the provision of intermediary payment services.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam Delivers the Message “Shinhan Is Always by Your Side” During Customer Appreciation Week 2026
Shinhan Bank Vietnam officially launches the “Customer Appreciation Week 2026” program under the theme “Shinhan is Always by Your Side”, taking place from June 15 to June 19, 2026 at all branches and transaction offices nationwide.
