the State Bank of Vietnam
Interest rates on downward trajectory
Persistently low volumes in collateralised open market operations lending, and the central bank’s steady net withdrawals, have underscored a surplus of VND liquidity in the banking system, bolstering market confidence and driving interbank rates to fresh lows.
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The State Bank of Vietnam reorganizes the regional branch system
Regional branches of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBVs) will officially come into operation from July 1, 2025, in sync with the new local government system.
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Shinhan Bank and Visa collaborate to promote payment solutions for SME
Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited (“Shinhan Bank”) and Visa International (“Visa”) participate in the “Cashless Day 2025” program with the theme “Cashless payment promotes digital economy”.
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PM Phạm Minh Chính asks credit institutions to stabilise gold market
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính signed Directive No. 03/CT-TTg on February 4, 2025, highlighting key tasks for implementation after the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday. The directive includes a special emphasis on stabilising the gold market in Việt Nam.
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ESG implementation in banking: from awareness to action
Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Dao Minh Tu emphasised that increasing ESG implementations requires financial institutions to consistently comply with evolving regulations, demonstrating environmental and social responsibility while enhancing their credibility and transparency.
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Central bank issues new decisions on deposit interest rates
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued two new decisions on deposit interest rates, effectively from November 20 this year.
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MB’s nine-month credit growth outpaces industry average by 80 per cent
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has released its Q3/2024 financial results, highlighting a range of positive business indicators.
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SBV and CBUAE sign MoU on Cooperation
On October 28, 2024, within the framework of the official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President/Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum witnessed a ceremony announcing the signing of the cooperation documents between the two countries, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the banking sector between the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
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Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung meets JICA’s Delegation
On October 23, 2024, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung had a meeting with Mr. Shimizu Akira, Director General of the Treasury, Finance and Accounting Department of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Mr. Shimizu Akira was previously Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office during the 2020-2022 period.
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Vietnamese, Lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade
The State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks.
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Foreigners advised to visit bank branches for biometric verification
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued guidance for commercial banks to serve the registration of biometric data for foreign residents in Việt Nam, when a new regulation on mandatory biometric verification for first-time mobile banking users or large valued transactions takes effect early next month, an SBV official said.
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Result of the gold bullion auction on April 23, 2024
According to the announcement of The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the two winning bidders securing 34 lots, equivalent to 3,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bars were Saigon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC) and Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB).
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The Conference "Financial Innovation in Vietnam WFIS 2024"
On the morning of April 15, 2024, the Conference "Innovating financial work in Vietnam WFIS 2024" organized by the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) in collaboration with TradePass Company, officially opened with a series of events on April 15 and 16, 2024. The Conference has attracted the participation of about 500 technology and business directors from leading banks, insurance and microfinance organizations across the country.
