the State Bank of Vietnam
VNBA unveils joint framework to combat financial fraud
On October 21, 2025, Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) officially launched the comprehensive "Manual for Coordination and Support in Risk Management for Accounts/Cards/Acquiring Units related to Suspicious Transfer/Payment Transactions". This move establishes a unified, sector-wide framework designed to counter the rising threat of high-tech financial fraud.
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Agribank and Hanoi Public Administration Service Center Cooperate to Integrate Public Services at Bank Transaction Points
The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) and the Hanoi Public Administration Service Center (Hanoi TTPVHCC) have signed a cooperation agreement to deploy a model for consulting, supporting, and receiving administrative procedure files directly at Agribank's transaction counters across the city.
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VNBA issues Handbook on coordination to support handling of risks related to suspected fraud, forgery and scams
On September 30, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association issued Decision No. 71/QD-HHNH on promulgating the Handbook on coordination and support for risk handling for accounts/cards/payment acceptance units related to money transfer/payment transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams.
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Central bank faces challenges to meet Gov’t dual goal
In the context that room for monetary policy is narrowed due to prolonged interest rate differentials and exchange rate pressures, Việt Nam should promote the role of fiscal policy, considering it as the key tool in promoting growth.
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Regulation changes to large online money transfer
Domestic online money transfer transactions of VNĐ500 million or more must be reported to the SBV’s Anti-Money Laundering Department.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in August 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in August 2025.
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Public Advisory: Stay alert against financial scams
In recent times, technology-enabled crimes and financial scams via electronic channels have been on the rise, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. Your vigilance and cooperation are essential in stopping this threat.
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Central bank tightens screws to steer credit away from risky sectors
Circular 14/2025/TT-NHNN is a positive step bringing Việt Nam closer to international banking safety standards as it improves system safety transparency and the ability to respond to risks.
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S&P upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy
The agency raised Vietcombank to BB+, Techcombank to BB and Eximbank to BB-, with stable outlooks, while upgrading Việt Nam’s BICRA to group 8 from 9.
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Interest rate developments applied by credit institutions in July 2025
State Bank of Vietnam has just released the interest rate developments of credit institutions in July 2025.
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SBV issues Circular on microfinance institutions' operational network
HANOI – July [Day], 2025 – The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed and issued Circular No. 19/2025/TT-NHNN on July 31, 2025. This circular regulates the operational network of microfinance institutions.
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Stabilize deposit interest rates, reduce lending interest rates
On August 4, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Official Dispatch No. 6784/NHNN-CSTT directing and guiding the banking system to resolutely and effectively implement solutions to stabilize deposit interest rates and reduce lending interest rates to promote economic growth in 2025 under the direction of the Government and Prime Minister.
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The State Bank of Vietnam adjusts credit growth targets
On July 31, 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced an upward adjustment to the 2025 credit growth targets for credit institutions (CIs). This additional allocation is a proactive measure by the SBV, meaning CIs do not need to submit requests.
