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Shinhan Bank Vietnam introduces AI Translation Desk for foreign customers
Ho Chi Minh City, June 15, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has officially introduced its "AI Translation Desk," an AI-powered real-time interpretation solution deployed at branch counters. This initiative aims to streamline communication for international clients navigating banking services in Vietnam, while reinforcing Shinhan’s positioning as a modern, digitally advanced, and highly accessible financial institution for the global community.
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Shinhan Bank Vietnam Delivers the Message “Shinhan Is Always by Your Side” During Customer Appreciation Week 2026
Shinhan Bank Vietnam officially launches the “Customer Appreciation Week 2026” program under the theme “Shinhan is Always by Your Side”, taking place from June 15 to June 19, 2026 at all branches and transaction offices nationwide.
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Tough 2026 looms for Vietnamese banks
Vietnam’s banking sector is facing mounting pressure and a more challenging operating environment amid tight liquidity and rising risks.
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Shinhan Finance brings hope and support to students in An Giang and Quang Ngai
On May 22, 2026, Shinhan Finance hosted a community outreach program under the theme “Sharing Love – Receiving Smiles” at Bui Thi Xuan Primary School (Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province) and Nghia Ky Nam Primary School (Quang Ngai Province).
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NCB targets $382 million capital raise through private placement
The offering has attracted 22 professional investors, both individual and institutional participants.
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Agribank and AFD sign climate finance deal to boost green growth
Agribank and the French Development Agency have signed a climate finance credit facility, marking a new step in international financial cooperation to promote green growth in Vietnam.
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Q1 bank earnings surge on credit recovery, but market risks loom
Many banks posted strong first-quarter profits as lending and fee income rebounded sharply, though exchange-rate volatility and rising funding costs threaten to test growth sustainability in the months ahead.
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Private banks accelerate in equity
Accumulating equity capital through retaining profits to distribute stock dividends is becoming the dominant trend.
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Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook of six Vietnamese banks to positive
Moody's Ratings on May 5 stated the ratings of six Vietnamese banks and changed their outlook to positive from stable.
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BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners sign MoU to boost strategic cooperation
A new strategic partnership agreement has been signed between BIDV and Gaw Capital Partners to strengthen cooperation and attract capital flows.
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Standard Chartered Vietnam launches innovative Sustainable Deposit
On May 5, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) launched its Sustainable Deposit solution in Vietnam.
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The race for trillion-VND capital is heating up: 5 Vietnamese banks are about to surpass the 100,000 billion VND mark
For the first time, the Vietnamese banking system is preparing to see the emergence of a group of banks with charter capital exceeding 100,000 billion VND. The race to increase charter capital is heating up as a series of large banks simultaneously expand their resources to meet Basel III standards and compete in the long term.
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Shinhan Bank partners with finan to launch Shinhan Store app for micro businesses
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Finan Company Limited (“Finan”) to launch Shinhan Store, a dedicated business support application developed for small merchants, household businesses, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) enterprises.
