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VNBA meets with S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings to promote capital market development
On the afternoon of March 9, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with representatives from S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings to discuss Vietnam’s economic outlook, the development of the capital market, and the role of credit ratings in strengthening the country’s financial system. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum Secretary General of VNBA.
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Protecting personal data in banking operations.
In response to the increasing demands for legal compliance and customer data protection in the digital age, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) is organizing an intensive training course on "Personal Data Security in Banking Operations," scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 21, 2026 and in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28, 2026.
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VNBA’s Policy Committee meets to deploy the 2026 activity program
On March 4, 2026, the Policy Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) convened a meeting to discuss and agree upon the orientation and activity program for the year 2026. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of VNBA, attended the meeting and delivered a guiding address.
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Vietnam Banks Association’s Vice Chairman cum General Secretary hosts Chairman of Lao Bankers Association
On the afternoon of February 10, 2026, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), warmly welcomed Mr. Phouthaxay Sivilay, Chairman of the Lao Bankers Association (LBA) and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR, during his official working visit to Vietnam.
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VNBA and FPT IS talk on digital platforms for the banking industry
On the morning of January 21, 2026 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) hosted a working session with leadership from FPT Information System Company Limited (FPT IS) to discuss advanced technological solutions and digital platforms for the banking industry.
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Unlocking credit flow for innovation: Using Intellectual property as loan collateral
On the afternoon of January 21, 2026 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, convened a working session titled “Mechanisms and Practice of Using Intellectual Property Rights as Collateral for Loans: Challenges and Proposals.”
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VNBA and BWG discuss solutions to “unblock” domestic money transfer
On January 20, 2026, Vietnam Bankers Association (VNBA) convened a focused meeting with the Banking Working Group (BWG) to address challenges in implementing domestic money transfer screening under the Anti-Money Laundering Law. The session, led by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, VNBA Vice Chairman cum Secretary General, aimed to build unified solutions that ensure legal compliance without hindering payment operations.
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Vietnam Banks Association holds working session with TerraPay
On January 19, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with TerraPay, a global financial and payment services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom, to discuss modern technological solutions and explore opportunities for cooperation in the international money transfer space.
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VNBA and ACCA talked on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development
On January 8, 2026, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) hosted a delegation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for a meeting focused on collaboration in training and sustainable finance development.
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VNBA held a working meeting with the British Embassy delegation
On the morning of January 6, 2026, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA), met and worked with a delegation from the British Embassy to discuss cooperation directions in the field of training and developing banking human resources, especially in relation to green finance and sustainable development.
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VNBA Vice Chairman: Vietnam’s Banking sector determined to overcome challenges and achieve 2026 targets
On the morning of December 31, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) convened the Conference on the Implementation of Banking Tasks for 2026, a key annual event aimed at reviewing sector performance in 2025 and outlining policy directions and core tasks for the coming year. The conference gathered leaders from the SBV, representatives of credit institutions, and financial–banking experts.
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The State Bank of Vietnam issues Circular No. 48/2025/TT-NHNN on administrative reform and organizational restructuring in banking supervision
On December 16, 2025, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has officially signed and promulgated the Circular No. 48/2025/TT-NHNN. This Circular amends and supplements several existing regulations within the field of banking management and supervision, focusing on the reduction and simplification of administrative procedures and adjustments to organizational structures.
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VNBA Council successfully holds the 8th meeting of its 7th term
The Council of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) successfully convened the 8th Meeting of its 7th term on December 18, 2025, in Hanoi. The meeting reviewed the Association’s activities in 2025, discussed key orientations and tasks for 2026, and deliberated preparations for the 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Banks Association, along with several matters under the Council’s authority.
