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On the issuance of the Circular prescribing the custody and use of valuable papers at the State Bank of Vietnam
On May 19, 2026, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam signed and issued Circular No. 09/2026/TT-NHNN prescribing the custody and use of valuable papers at the State Bank of Vietnam.
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VNBA: A Legacy of synergy, innovation, and strategic partnership in the new financial era
As a cornerstone of the national financial landscape, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) continues to solidify its role as a pivotal liaison, steering the banking system toward modernization, global integration, and sustainable prosperity.
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VNBA successfully convenes 8th term Congress (2026–2031) and completes high-level leadership transition
On May 12, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) successfully organized its 8th term Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure. The event marked a significant milestone in reviewing past achievements and setting a strategic course for the future, highlighted by the election of a new senior leadership team.
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Banks strengthen digital shields against online fraud
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said that by April 12, more than 3.7 million customer alerts had been issued through the information system for management, supervision and prevention of fraud risks in payment operations (SIMO).
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Banks get new growth opportunities from digital credit for business households
Government’s new policies on streamlining and digitalising cash flow and business performance of business households and individual businesses are opening up significant opportunities for banks to boost digital lending to the customer group.
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SBV proposes allowing foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payments
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed foreign credit institutions be allowed to use accounts opened at Vietnamese banks for international payment and money transfer services to facilitate international payment and promote financial integration.
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Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook of six Vietnamese banks to positive
Moody's Ratings on May 5 stated the ratings of six Vietnamese banks and changed their outlook to positive from stable.
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Vietnam banking sector marks 75-year milestone
Marking 75 years of development, the State Bank of Vietnam is stepping into a more demanding policy phase, tasked with anchoring stability, taming inflation, and steering capital flows to sustain faster, higher-quality growth.
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BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners sign MoU to boost strategic cooperation
A new strategic partnership agreement has been signed between BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners to strengthen cooperation and attract capital flows.
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Citi deploys $100m in social trade finance to support Vietnam MSMEs
On April 28, Citi successfully executed a series of first social trade advance transactions for financial institution clients in Vietnam.
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Standard Chartered Vietnam launches innovative Sustainable Deposit
On May 5, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) launched its Sustainable Deposit solution in Vietnam.
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The race for trillion-VND capital is heating up: 5 Vietnamese banks are about to surpass the 100,000 billion VND mark
For the first time, the Vietnamese banking system is preparing to see the emergence of a group of banks with charter capital exceeding 100,000 billion VND. The race to increase charter capital is heating up as a series of large banks simultaneously expand their resources to meet Basel III standards and compete in the long term.
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Banks stop processing instant 24/7 transfers for transactions about VNĐ500 million
All transfers exceeding the threshold will be automatically routed through regular clearing, the bank said in a statement. Transactions initiated after 3.55pm will be processed on the next working day.
