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Higher 2026 growth target puts pressure on credit framework
Vietnam’s credit growth framework is set to face mounting pressure as policymakers pursue a significantly higher economic growth target in 2026.
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Vietnam Banks Association holds working session with TerraPay
On January 19, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with TerraPay, a global financial and payment services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom, to discuss modern technological solutions and explore opportunities for cooperation in the international money transfer space.
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Credit growth plans at 15% in 2026, focusing on macroeconomic stability
Under the latest statement on managing credit growth in 2026, the SBV said that this year it will focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, and control risk areas and real estate.
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Banks lead the bond market with nearly 590 trillion VND
2025 concluded with many positive signs for the Vietnamese corporate bond market, as the volume of new issuances recorded strong growth, and the issuance structure gradually stabilized compared to the previous period of significant volatility.
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Financial scams surge ahead of Tết
As the Lunar New Year (Tết) approaches, financial and banking scams in Việt Nam are showing a sharp upward trend, making banks and law enforcement agencies continuously issue warnings.
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Banks set for selective hiring in 2026
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering 2026 with a more targeted approach to hiring, reflecting improving business conditions and evolving operational demands. Recruitment plans point to steady expansion rather than broad-based workforce growth.
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On the management of credit growth in 2026
For the year 2026, the SBV sets a system-wide credit growth target of approximately 15%.
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Banks promote debt sale to increase capital resources for 2026
Commercial banks are stepping up the sale of debts and collaterals at the final month of lunar year 2025 to restructure and increase capital resources for 2026.
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VNBA and ACCA talked on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development
On January 8, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) hosted a delegation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for a meeting focused on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development.
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VNBA held a working meeting with the British Embassy delegation
On the morning of January 6, 2026, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), met and worked with a delegation from the British Embassy to discuss cooperation directions in the field of training and developing banking human resources, especially in relation to green finance and sustainable development.
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The banking sector's contribution has helped the Vietnamese economy weather headwinds.
On December 31, 2025, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a conference to implement the tasks of the banking sector in 2026. Attending the conference were Comrade Pham Minh Chinh - Member of the Politburo, Prime Minister; representatives of leaders from ministries, central agencies.
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VNBA Vice Chairman: Vietnam’s Banking sector determined to overcome challenges and achieve 2026 targets
On the morning of December 31, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) convened the Conference on the Implementation of Banking Tasks for 2026, a key annual event aimed at reviewing sector performance in 2025 and outlining policy directions and core tasks for the coming year. The conference gathered leaders from the SBV, representatives of credit institutions, and financial–banking experts.
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Việt Nam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties
The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/NĐ-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.
