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Domestic banks carve out roles in HCM City’s international financial centre
Domestic commercial banks participating in Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC–HCMC) are positioning themselves as strategic players in key segments of the emerging financial ecosystem.
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Digital banking enters season of transformation
Each spring invites reflection on change, and within that shift the banking sector, once seen as distant and technical, is becoming deeply embedded in everyday transactions as digitalisation moves beyond the service interface to fundamentally reshape its operational core.
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Vietnam Banks Association’s Vice Chairman cum General Secretary hosts Chairman of Lao Bankers Association
On the afternoon of February 10, 2026, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), warmly welcomed Mr. Phouthaxay Sivilay, Chairman of the Lao Bankers Association (LBA) and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR, during his official working visit to Vietnam.
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Interbank rates cool to 8.5 per cent, liquidity strains persist
Việt Nam’s interbank rates have eased from multi-year highs but remain elevated, signalling persistent liquidity pressure and possible spillover into lending and deposit costs.
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Nam A Bank forms position as strategic member at VIFC through three key partnerships
After becoming a strategic investor in Vietnam's International Financial Centre, Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank has implemented a series of strategic partnership agreements to deploy practical solutions as part of its commitment to building a green, modern, and integrated financial centre.
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VNPAY and NAPAS deepen cooperation on digital payments
VNPAY and NAPAS have agreed to expand cooperation on next-generation payment technologies, aiming to accelerate digital payment adoption and strengthen financial connectivity in Vietnam.
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Bank profits enter new growth phase
Entering 2026, the general expectation of the entire banking system is not only growing faster but also more sustainably.
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Banks required to ensure operation safety during Tết
They must proactively implement plans to raise and balance their capital sources, ensuring the full and timely fulfillment of credit capital needs for production, business and consumption during the country’s largest holiday.
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Mastercard, Shopee Vietnam announce strategic collaboration with the launch of VPBank S Rewards Mastercard Card
Mastercard and Shopee Vietnam, on February 4, announced a five-year strategic collaboration, marked by the launch of the VPBank S Rewards Mastercard card, Mastercard’s first card linked to Shopee in Việt Nam.
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VAMC needs more financial strength to better handle bad debts
Bringing NPL resolution into development policy framework marks a shift from a reactive, situational approach to one that is proactive, long term and structural.
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Banks target stronger profits, credit growth in 2026
Banks are setting ambitious 2026 targets, aiming for strong profit growth and faster credit expansion while preparing for stricter capital requirements.
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Consumer finance sector posts sharp profit growth
After a period of restructuring, many consumer finance companies are staging a strong comeback after restructuring, posting robust profit growth amid improving credit demand, expanding balance sheets, and supportive regulatory policies.
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Value of cashless payments equal to nearly 28 times of GDP
The number and value of cashless payment transactions surged by an average of 58.86 per cent and 24.36 per cent annually in the past five years.
