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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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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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Accelerating the development of the digital banking ecosystem requires "synchronous legal corridor and close cooperation"
Hanoi, November 27, 2025 – The Policy Committee under the Council of the Vietnam Banks' Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), organized a Specialized Seminar titled “Accelerating the Development of the Digital Banking Ecosystem”.
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Vietnam Banks Association Delegation visits and works with BIDV Yangon branch
On occasion of attending 53rd ASEAN Banking Council Meeting in Myanmar, on the afternoon of 21 November, the delegation of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), led by Vice Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, visited and held a working session with BIDV Yangon Branch.
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VNBA and VISA talk on strengthening security cooperation against card fraud
Hanoi, November 27, 2025 – The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and representatives of VISA in Vietnam and Laos held a crucial meeting to strengthen security cooperation amidst booming non-cash payment growth, alongside the rising threat of sophisticated cybercrime utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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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.
