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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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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
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NAPAS organized 2025 mission implementation conference
On January 14, 2025, the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) successfully organized the "2025 Mission Implementation Conference". The event welcomed the participation of Mr. Pham Anh Tuan – Director of the Payment Department of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
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AI Applications in Banking: Optimizing Operational Efficiency, Enhancing Customer Experience
On January 10, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banking Association in collaboration with NVIDIA and GreenNode organized a workshop: "Promoting the AI Revolution in Finance - Banking: Solutions from NVIDIA and GreenNode" to help members enhance the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency, optimize customer experience and enhance competitiveness in the context of strong digital transformation.
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QR code payment transactions surged in 2024
The year 2024 has marked a significant shift in Vietnamese consumer behaviour toward non-cash payments.
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Continue to improve the coordination process to support the handling of accounts and cards related to suspected fraudulent transactions.
On the afternoon of December 25, 2024, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a meeting of the Working Group to develop a Coordination Process to support the handling of accounts and cards related to transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams (CP) after receiving comments on the Draft from the State Bank of Vietnam and relevant ministries and branches.
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AI will be a game-changer in banking and finance
Innovation is happening in every corner of the financial services industry. According to the Gartner 2025 CIO Agenda, the biggest expected changes in technology investments are generative AI with 39 per cent, cybersecurity/information security with 34 per cent, and AI with 33 per cent.
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NAPAS, Mastercard and Payoo launch exciting year-end promotion
The Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) and Mastercard are continuing their collaboration by launching the 'Elegant Tap - Stylish Living' campaign during the year-end holiday season.
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US affirms Việt Nam not manipulating currency
In its latest report the US Department of the Treasury said that Việt Nam does not manipulate currency.
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VNBA and CSIS talk about cross-border payments
On November 12, 2024, Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) had a working session and discussed with a group of researchers from the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on the ASEAN cross-border payment system (ASEAN CBPS).
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Preventing card payment risks in the context of digital banking transformation
In order to update and share information on risk management and crime prevention in card activities for members, on November 8, the Bank Card Association - under the Vietnam Banks Association organized a Conference with the theme "Card payment risks in the context of digital banking transformation".
