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Shinhan Bank and Visa Launch Click to Pay, Enhancing the Online Payment Experience
Ho Chi Minh City, August 28, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited ("Shinhan Bank") in collaboration with Visa (“Visa”), has launched Click to Pay, a modern online payment solution that enables Shinhan Visa cardholders to make payments quickly, conveniently and securely without having to re-enter their card details for every transaction.
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Techcombank posts record Q2 profit on strong fee income and digital growth
The bank posted pre-tax profit of VND18.5 trillion (US$703 million) in the first half of the year, up 22.5 per cent year-on-year.
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BIDV becomes first Vietnamese bank to join global carbon accounting alliance
Through the alliance, BIDV will gain access to international methodologies, technical guidance and updated emissions factors covering multiple countries and economic sectors.
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Vietcombank arranges over VND27 trillion loan for expressway project
This is the largest syndicated credit package ever arranged for a build-operate-transfer (BOT) transport project in Việt Nam.
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Fitch Ratings assigns rating to HDBank for 1st time, recognises its strong financial profile
Fitch Ratings has assigned its first ever credit ratings for Hồ Chí Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HoSE: HDB), placing the lender among the highest-rated Vietnamese banks, recognising its strong financial fundamentals, robust performance, and sustainable growth.
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Shinhan Bank Introduces K-Study Financial Solution and Career Opportunities at the 2026 Korea Study Abroad & Talent Fair
Ho Chi Minh City, July 7, 2026 – Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited ("Shinhan Bank") participated in the 2026 Korea Study Abroad & Talent Fair, organized by the Korean Education Center (an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea) in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Ho Chi Minh City. The event was held on July 4–5, 2026 at Military Zone 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam and Singapore Launch Cross-border QR Payment Service, Accelerating Digital Economic
Hanoi, July 2, 2026 – The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Liquid Group (Singapore) and VietinBank, officially launched cross-border QR payment service between Vietnam and Singapore, enabling users of participating Singapore payment apps to make seamless QR payments at VietQRGlobal acceptance points across Vietnam.
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SSI, VietinBank, Visa launch ProfitX co-branded card
SSI ,VietinBank and Visa on June 25 launched the ProfitX co-branded card, a virtual international debit card designed to integrate investment and spending on a single digital platform, offering users a seamless financial experience.
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Sacombank to issue $760.5 million in bonds to support next growth phase
Saigon Treasure Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank, HOSE: STB) has approved a plan to issue an additional VNĐ20 trillion (approximately US$760.5 million) in privately placed bonds. This marks the bank's second bond issuance after approving a similar VNĐ20 trillion issuance in mid-June 2026.
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MB and tax authority sign cooperation deal to boost e-tax compliance
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has signed a cooperation agreement with tax authorities to support businesses in digital transformation and e-tax compliance.
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VNBA members present in Fortune's 2026 Ranking of 500 largest enterprises in Southeast Asia
Fortune has just released its third annual Southeast Asia 500 ranking (The 2026 Southeast Asia 500), which ranks the region's largest companies by revenue for fiscal year 2025.
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Banks promote role in capital market through affiliated securities companies
Aside from traditional lending activities, many banks are expanding their role in the capital market by increasing bond issuance advisory and investment banking (IB) activities at their affiliated securities companies.
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IFC considers $86 million senior loan investment in SeABank
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing a five-year unsecured senior loan of up to $86 million in Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank).
