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VNBA Debt Management Club: Strendthening Internal capacity and leading the debt trading market in 2026
As the economy in 2026 faces both new opportunities and challenges, non-performing loan (NPL) resolution has evolved from an isolated task of individual credit institutions into a critical factor for ensuring the stability of the national financial system. On the morning of April 15, 2026, the Asset Management Club under the Vietnam Banks’ Association held a conference to deploy its 2026 tasks, marking a significant transformation in both high-level leadership and strategic direction.
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VNBA issues Code of Conduct for Debt collection activities
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has issued Decision No. 15/QĐ-HHNH promulgating the “Code of Conduct for Debt Collection Activities,” aiming to establish unified standards for credit institutions while ensuring a balance between the rights of lenders and the legitimate interests of customers.
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Circular No. 83/2025/TT-NHNN: A stress test for governance and a turning point for banking transformation
The issuance and implementation of Circular No. 83/2025/TT-NHNN marks a pivotal moment in the modernization of Vietnam’s banking sector. More than a regulatory requirement, the Circular serves as a real stress test of governance capacity, transformation readiness, and alignment with international standards across credit institutions.
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Webinar: Modern fraud management strategies for financial institutions
In the context of rapid global growth in digital payments, financial institutions are facing an increasing volume and sophistication of fraudulent activities. This evolving landscape has made the development of modern, proactive, and comprehensive fraud management capabilities a strategic priority for the financial services industry.
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Vietnam Banks Association officially launches the Trade Finance Registry project
On March 23, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association convened a Working Group meeting to implement the Trade Finance Registry (TFR) platform project, officially launching its pilot phase.
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VNBA leader receives the CEO of PFC Technologies
On the morning of March 20, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a strategic working session with PFCT Technologies (PFCT) from South Korea. The meeting highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in optimizing credit approval processes and mitigating non-performing loans (NPLs) for domestic financial institutions.
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Strengthening anti-money laundering capacity for digital asset service providers
As digital assets and cryptocurrencies continue to expand globally, Vietnam is intensifying efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) capacity to safeguard financial stability and economic security. Recently, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), in cooperation with relevant partners — including cryptocurrency exchange Binance — organized a specialized AML training program for digital asset service providers in Hanoi.
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VNBA meets with S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings to promote capital market development
On 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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VNBA Risk Committee and KPMG collaborate on Vietnam Banking risk Report
On March 9, 2026, the Risk Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with KPMG to discuss plans for conducting a survey and developing the Vietnam Banking Risk Trends Report. The meeting was attended and directed by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of VNBA.
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VNBA Technology Committee launches 2026 Action Plan
On March 11, 2026, the Technology Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a meeting to review its activities in 2025 and launch its Action Plan for 2026. The meeting was attended and chaired by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum Secretary General of VNBA.
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Anti-money laundering for digital asset service providers
On March 12, 2026, the Vietnam Banking Association, in collaboration with Binance, will organize a training program on "Anti-Money Laundering for Digital Asset Service Providers," aiming to raise awareness among digital asset service providers about the risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities arising during the provision of services.
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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.
