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Bilateral payment connection using QR code between Vietnam and China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) acts as the Chinese focal payment bank in the Cross-Border QR Code Connection Project, coordinating with NAPAS and Vietcombank to deploy a modern digital payment infrastructure, aiming to integrate the payment ecosystems of the two countries.
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Driving Trust and Innovation in the Age of Cloud, Data and AI
On April 10, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) and PwC Company Limited (PwC Vietnam) in collaboration with technology companies Amazon Web Services and Alation, organized a workshop: "Promoting trust and innovation in the era of cloud computing, AI and data".
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Crypto clarity could offer fresh investment channels
Recognising cryptocurrency and building a comprehensive legal system will not only help Vietnam access foreign currency but also create an alluring environment for domestic businesses.
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Pilot policy to set up digital asset tax framework
Amid the complexity of tracking transactions on digital asset exchanges, Vietnam is drafting policies to collect personal income tax on such traders.
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Consumer Finance Club regular meeting
On the morning of April 2, 2025, the Consumer Finance Club (Vietnam Banks Association) held a regular meeting to discuss professional work and give opinions on the plan to organize the Congress for the second term (2025 - 2028). Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association Nguyen Quoc Hung attended and directed the meeting.
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"Promoting trust and innovation in the era of cloud computing, AI and data"
The workshop “Fostering Trust and Innovation in the Age of Cloud Computing, AI and Data” organized by the Vietnam Banks Association in collaboration with PwC will take place on April 10, 2025 in Hanoi.
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Shinhan Bank to introduce QR pay service to Lotte Mart Vietnam
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (Shinhan Bank) will launch its QR Pay service across all Lotte Mart Vietnam stores on Saturday.
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Sandbox for digital assets in Vietnam: if not now, when?
Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic cryptocurrency markets. According to various reports, the country has consistently recorded over $100 billion in annual crypto inflows from 2022 to 2024, surpassing its foreign direct investment multiple times.
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VNBA invites members to attend online workshop on effective AI governance
On March 27, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will coordinate with PwC Vietnam to organize an online workshop "Effective AI Governance in the Banking and Finance sector", to provide information and discuss with experts on how to safely manage AI. We respectfully invite mmber organizations to send staff to attend.
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Digital banks navigate evolving landscape
Vietnam's digital banking sector continues to gain momentum in 2025, driven by rapid adoption of AI, the race to profitability, and fierce competition.
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Vietnamese, Australian firms promote strategic cooperation
EzyRemit Worldwide, one of the leading fintech companies in Australia specialising in international payment solutions, held a strategic meeting with representatives from Sacombank-SBR of Việt Nam on February 17 in Sydney.
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IFC proposes $50 million loan to HD Saison
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is proposing a $50-million loan to HD Saison Finance Co., Ltd., the fourth-largest retail finance company in Vietnam.
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Payment habits now moving towards more efficient means
AI has become increasingly popular in the banking industry. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about how AI will drive banks forward.
