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Open up more room for consumer credit
Adjusting loan sizes and terms for consumer credit is expected to bring about significant changes to people's access to capital, while also boosting retail credit growth and domestic consumption.
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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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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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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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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.
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Fintech-bank collaborations facilitate Vietnamese goals
Vietnam is in a bright spot to utilise partnerships between fintech groups and lenders for its green ambitions. Fintech expert Rahn Wood looks at the tie-ups already taking place and what more could be around the corner.
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Visa highlights Vietnamese payment trends for 2026
As more young professionals and families explore new destinations and digital lifestyles, expectations for seamless, secure payments continue to rise.
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Việt Nam launches cross-border QR code payment connectivity with China
Việt Nam and China have launched a bilateral QR payment link, enabling seamless cross-border transactions for travellers and businesses.
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Banks adjust account management fees from December 1
Many banks are applying fees based on minimum balances and account activity, while tightening SMS Banking charges to encourage customers to receive balance-change notifications via mobile apps – a free method that also helps reduce operational costs.
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Roundtable Discussion on “Accelerating the Development of the Digital Banking Ecosystem”
On 28 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will host a Roundtable Discussion themed “Accelerating the Development of the Digital Banking Ecosystem” and respectfully invites member institutions to nominate representatives to attend.
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Nearly 18 billion cashless transactions recorded in nine months
Nearly 18 billion cashless transactions were recorded in the first nine months of this year, with total value surpassing VNĐ260 quadrillion (nearly US$10 billion).
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VNBA holds meeting to gather feedback for finalising cross-border QR code payment handbook
On the morning of November 17 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a drafting committee meeting for the “Unified Handbook for Providing Cross-Border QR Payment Services in Vietnam” (the Handbook) in order to solicit and incorporate feedback from more than 25 entities, including banks, finance companies, and payment intermediaries.
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ESG Tracker: From survey to action for financial institutions
On 28 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnasurvey to actionm Banks Association (VNBA), in cooperation with PwC Vietnam, will host the workshop “ESG Tracker: From Survey to Action for Financial Institutions.”
