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Promulgation of Circular guiding payment and money transfer activities related to merchanting trade transactions
On August 27, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular No. 43/2026/TT-NHNN guiding payment and money transfer activities related to merchanting trade transactions.
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Temenos Asia-Pacific Forum 2026
On August 25-26, 2026, in Hanoi, the “Temenos Asia-Pacific Forum 2026 (TRF’26 APAC)” will officially take place to update on development trends, digital transformation strategies, and advanced technologies in the finance and banking sector; and to share international experiences on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in product and service development and improving the operational efficiency of financial institutions.
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Implement a comprehensive set of solutions to enhance access to credit for businesses
On the morning of August 10, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang chaired a strategic summit with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), ministries, local authorities, and the business community to redefine the role of credit and systematically dismantle capital constraints.
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Strategic cooperation prospects between the fintech ecosystems of Vietnam and the United Kingdom: From market potential to technological execution
On the afternoon of August 12, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held an official working session with a delegation of Fintech enterprises from the United Kingdom. The event opened a space for strategic dialogue regarding market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological platforms, while simultaneously positioning profound collaborative opportunities between the financial technology communities of both nations.
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NICE CI Admission: A boost for the inclusive credit and financial information market
Hanoi, Afternoon of August 13, 2026 – The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) officially held a ceremony to admit NICE Credit Information Co., Ltd (NICE CI) as an associate member. This event not only marks a significant milestone for NICE CI shortly after commencing operations in the Vietnamese market, but also opens up high expectations for enhancing data quality, fortifying risk management, and promoting profound digital transformation across the banking sector.
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Removing institutional bottlenecks, creating new momentum for the consumer finance market
As Vietnam's consumer finance market navigates both opportunities and challenges, improving the legal framework, accelerating digital transformation, and strengthening risk management remain key priorities to unlock sustainable growth, expand access to formal credit, and curb black-market lending. These priorities were highlighted at the Board of Management meeting of the Consumer Finance Club under the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) on July 22, 2026.
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Elevating bank risk management capabilities: A vital imperative in the digital and AI era
Driven by digital transformation, the VNBA Risk Committee and Vietcombank co-hosted the 2026 Annual Forum on July 21 in Hanoi under the theme: "Elevating Bank Risk Management Capabilities in the Context of Digital Transformation and Integration with International Standards".
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VNBA review its performance in the first half and deploy tasks for the second half of 2026
On July 15, 2026, Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) successfully held a conference to review its performance in the first six months of 2026 and outline key tasks for the latter half of the year. The event served as a critical platform to evaluate the banking sector’s operational landscape, identify ongoing challenges, and unify coordination mechanisms to address policy, legal, and digital transformation bottlenecks.
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VNBA Council successfully convenes the 2nd meeting, Term VIII: A strong shift from mindset to concrete action
On the morning of July 14, 2026, in Hanoi, the Council of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) successfully held the 2nd Meeting of its VIII Term. With a spirit of innovation and decisiveness, the meeting voted to pass several crucial resolutions, affirming the determination to build a professional and practical Association that serves as a solid representative voice for the community of member organizations.
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VNBA held discussions and working sessions with the Singapore Fintech Association
On July 7, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a strategic working session with a business delegation from the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA). From the perspective of a banking technology expert, this event is not merely a diplomatic activity but a significant milestone, marking a robust shift in the development strategy of the digital finance ecosystem in Vietnam.
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The National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee works with VNBA: Aligning legislation with market realities to refine the banking legal framework
On the morning of June 25, 2026, in Hanoi, the National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee held a working session with the Vietnam Banks' Association (VNBA) and its member organizations. The meeting focused on gathering practical, hands-on feedback on key draft laws within the banking sector before their upcoming submission to the National Assembly.
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VNBA members present in Fortune's 2026 Ranking of 500 largest enterprises in Southeast Asia
Fortune has just released its third annual Southeast Asia 500 ranking (The 2026 Southeast Asia 500), which ranks the region's largest companies by revenue for fiscal year 2025.
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Forging a security shield in payments: The synergy of technology and systemic connectivity
The explosion of digital payments serves as a a core growth engine for the economy, yet it also exposes the financial system to increasingly complex and large-scale cybersecurity challenges. To address this issue, on June 12, 2026, in Ninh Binh, the Card Association (under the Vietnam Banks Association - VNBA) organized the "Payment Risk Management Conference 2026" with the central theme: "Security of Payment Operations in the Digital Era - Opportunities and Challenges".
