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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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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.
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VNBA opens training courses on cybercrime prevention for banking
It is expected that in March and April 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will organize 4 training courses on cybercrime prevention related to banking activities. We respectfully invite members to send representatives to attend.
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The ideal time for a new financial hub
The establishment of an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City is a vital step amid Vietnam’s rapidly evolving economy. Truong Bui, managing director for Roland Berger in Vietnam, analyses the city’s role as the nation’s premier economic and financial hub.
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Home loan interest rates to inch up in 2025
However, the home loan interest rates will be still lower than that before the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts say.
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Banks to comply with biometric verification
Foreign banks operating in Vietnam must complete the biometric verification requirement for transferring funds to personal accounts, with all banks aiming to make verification mandatory for corporate clients this year.
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Cross-border QR payment service launched between Vietnam and Laos
A cross-border QR payment service between Vietnam and Laos was launched on January 9 to bolster tourism and economic exchanges between the two countries
