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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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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.
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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.
