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VNBA and FPT IS talk on digital platforms for the banking industry
On the morning of January 21, 2026 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) hosted a working session with leadership from FPT Information System Company Limited (FPT IS) to discuss advanced technological solutions and digital platforms for the banking industry.
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VNBA and BWG discuss solutions to “unblock” domestic money transfer
On January 20, 2026, Vietnam Bankers Association (VNBA) convened a focused meeting with the Banking Working Group (BWG) to address challenges in implementing domestic money transfer screening under the Anti-Money Laundering Law. The session, led by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, VNBA Vice Chairman cum Secretary General, aimed to build unified solutions that ensure legal compliance without hindering payment operations.
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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’s corporate bond market set for a more positive 2026
2026 is set to be a more positive and active year for Vietnam's corporate bond market, bolstered by an improving credit quality trend.
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Treasury’s idle funds deposited at banks proposed to raise at year end
The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed allowing the State Treasury of Vietnam to increase the cap on idle funds deposited at commercial banks to improve liquidity during the year-end period.
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Agribank – A key capital provider driving production, business activities and economic growth
Amid continued global and domestic economic volatility in 2025, marked by prolonged geopolitical tensions, uneven recovery of supply chains, rising production costs, and increasing capital demand, ensuring a stable, timely, and well-directed flow of credit has been identified as a critical task to support sustainable economic growth.
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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.
