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VNBA opens training course on risk identification and cyber security
On July 26, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) will organize an online training course on "Methods of identifying IT risks, Cybersecurity (ANM) & Building an ANM Architecture Framework according to international standards", to support Banks and financial institutions to improve their IT risk management capacity and protect digital assets.
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VNBA seeks members' opinions on draft Circular amending Circular 22
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has just sent an official dispatch to the General Directors of member organizations to seek opinions on the draft Circular guiding the procedures and documents for approving the list of expected personnel of commercial banks, non-bank credit institutions and foreign bank branches as prescribed in Circular No. 22/2018/TT-NHNN (Circular 22).
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VNBA held a meeting to deploy the action plan of the Risk Committee
On the morning of June 12, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a meeting of the Risk Committee to approve the positions and agree on the 2025 working plan of the Risk Committee. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of VNBA chaired the meeting.
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Outlook for Việt Nam's banks in 2025 remains stable
The overall banking sector’s profitability in 2025 is forecast to improve slightly, with return on assets (ROA) increasing from 1.55 per cent to 1.60 per cent.
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VNBA seeks members' opinions on draft Circular amending Circular 63
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has just sent an official dispatch to the General Directors of member organizations to seek opinions on the draft Circular amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 63/2024/TT-NHNN (Circular 63).
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Vietnam Banks Association works with British Consulate General
On the morning of June 10, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has received and talked with Mr. William Lawrenson, Deputy Consul General of the United Kingdom on the cooperation in the field of implementing the Trade Finance Registry (TFR) and developing a controlled testing mechanism (sandbox) according to the Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP of the Government.
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The 3rd Standing Council Meeting of VNBA in 2025
On the afternoon of June 4, 2025, in Hanoi, the Standing Council of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held the 3rd meeting of 2025 to discuss and give opinions on a number of issues under its authority, and deploy work for the last 7 months of the year.
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Decree No.94/2025/ND-CP and opportunities for Vietnamese Fintech
On June 3, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Financial Technology Club (VietFintech Club) under the Vietnam Banks Association organized a seminar on "Decree No.94/2025/ND-CP and opportunities for Vietnamese Fintech" to disseminate and clarify the content of Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP on the sandbox in the banking sector.
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VNBA and the IMF experts talk on crypto assets and digital banking
On June 3, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) had a working session with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to exchange information, share practices and contribute ideas related to crypto assets, virtual assets and digital banking in Vietnam. The working session is within the framework of supporting the IMF in collecting information for research and policy making related to the financial technology sector in the region.
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VNBA and Austrade to advance fintech and digital innovation
On the afternoon of June 2, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and the Australian Trade and Investment Agency (Austrade) held a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation, marking an important step forward in enhancing connectivity, developing the financial technology (Fintech) sector and promoting sustainable development of the financial market between the two countries.
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Vietnam Banking Outlook: Credit Rating and the Path to Sustainable Finance
The workshop “Vietnam Banking Outlook: Credit Rating and the Road to Sustainable Finance” organized by the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) in collaboration with Moody’s Ratings and VIS Rating will take place on June 11, 2025 in Hanoi. We respectfully invite members to send representatives to attend the workshop.
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Invitation to training course "Data-based retail banking activities"
On June 12, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) plans to coordinate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to organize an online training program with the theme "Data-driven retail banking activities", aiming to develop financial infrastructure in Vietnam, through improving the capacity to apply data in retail lending activities.
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Urgent warning: Impersonation of the Vietnam Banks Association
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) hereby issues the formal warning to all member organizations, credit institutions, businesses, and the general public regarding recent fraudulent activities. There have been instances of individuals or groups producing forged documents bearing the VNBA's official logo, seal, and the signatures of our leaders, with the intent to defraud and appropriate assets.
