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The 53rd ASEAN Banking Council Meeting concludes successfully in Yangon, Myanmar
The 53rd ASEAN Banking Council Meeting was successfully held on 21 November at the Novotel Yangon Max Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar. Hosted by the Myanmar Banks Association (MBA), the meeting brought together more than 150 senior banking leaders from 10 ASEAN countries, participating both offline and online.
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Roundtable Discussion on “Accelerating the Development of the Digital Banking Ecosystem”
On 28 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will host a Roundtable Discussion themed “Accelerating the Development of the Digital Banking Ecosystem” and respectfully invites member institutions to nominate representatives to attend.
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VNBA launches Trade Finance Registry (TFR) Project Working Group
On the morning of November 24, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) convened the first meeting of the Working Group for the Trade Finance Registry (TFR) Project, chaired by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, VNBA Vice Chairman and Secretary General.
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VNBA holds meeting to gather feedback for finalising cross-border QR code payment handbook
On the morning of November 17 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a drafting committee meeting for the “Unified Handbook for Providing Cross-Border QR Payment Services in Vietnam” (the Handbook) in order to solicit and incorporate feedback from more than 25 entities, including banks, finance companies, and payment intermediaries.
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ESG Tracker: From survey to action for financial institutions
On 28 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnasurvey to actionm Banks Association (VNBA), in cooperation with PwC Vietnam, will host the workshop “ESG Tracker: From Survey to Action for Financial Institutions.”
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24th ASEAN Banking Conference: Optimizing Banking Operations in the Digital Age
On November 19, 2025, in Yangon, Myanmar, the opening session of the 24th ASEAN Banking Conference and the 53rd ASEAN Banking Council Conference took place with the theme "Optimizing banking operations in the digital age - Successes and Challenges".
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“Vietnam’s banking sector aiming for high standards of creditworthiness and sustainable development”
Hanoi, 11 November 2025 – On the morning of 11 November in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), together with Fitch Ratings, held the forum titled “Vietnam Banking: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Finance”. The event focused on charting a path for Vietnam’s banking system toward high credit-rating standards and sustainable development by combining credit ratings, effective risk-governance, and ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria.
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“Credit Ratings and Sustainable Finance: The foundation for a modern and transparent banking system”
Hanoi, 11 November 2025 – At the forum titled “Vietnam Banking: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Finance” jointly organised by the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and Fitch Ratings, Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the VNBA, stressed that credit ratings and sustainable finance are twin pillars underlying the long-term development of Vietnam’s banking sector.
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Vietnam – United Kingdom Financial Services Summit: Promoting a transparent and integrated financial ecosystem
On 7 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the British Embassy in Vietnam, hosted the Vietnam – United Kingdom Financial Services Summit. The event took place in the context of Vietnam and the United Kingdom having just upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — opening a new chapter for cooperation in banking and financial services, fintech and innovation between the two dynamic economies.
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SBV asks banks to support storm-hit customers
Under Document 951/NHNN-TD issued on Tuesday, SBV has asked commercial banks, branches of foreign banks and SBV’s regional offices in areas affected by storms to promptly restore operations and support affected customers.
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VNBA delegation unlocks China's fintech code: Key insights on digital payments and data strategy
From October 23 to 29, 2025, a high-level delegation from the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), led by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung – Vice Chairman and Secretary General, has implemented an intensive one-week fact-finding mission to China. The mission aimed to dissect the developmental model and governance of the advanced digital payment ecosystem, bank card operations, risk management, and the symbiotic partnership between banks, e-wallets, and technology companies in the global fintech powerhouse.
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The AI Era: Vietnam’s banking sector faces a Golden opportunity to surge in growth
On 6 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), together with IEC Group and Backbase, hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam’s Digital Banking in the AI Era: Opportunity for Break-through Growth”. The event gathered leaders from commercial banks, regulatory authorities and technology firms, to chart how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a core capability rather than a mere experiment in banking.
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VNBA and Revolut pave the way for Vietnam digital financial strategy
On the afternoon of November 5, 2025, in Hanoi, a significant meeting took place, underscoring Vietnam's commitment to advancing its digital finance ecosystem. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), hosted a working session with high-level representatives from Revolut, one of Europe’s leading Financial Technology (Fintech) groups.
