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SBV asks banks to support storm-hit customers
Under Document 951/NHNN-TD issued on Tuesday, SBV has asked commercial banks, branches of foreign banks and SBV’s regional offices in areas affected by storms to promptly restore operations and support affected customers.
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Consumer finance Club's 2nd sesion: Aiming for a transparent and sustainable market
On the morning of November 5, 2025, in Hanoi, the Steering Committee of the Consumer Finance Club (CFC), under the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), held its second session for the second term (2025-2028). The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format (offline and online), with the attendance and guidance of Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum Secretary General of VNBA.
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High-Level Forum on Promoting digital technology - Expanding financial access
On October 29, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the High-level Forum on Promoting digital technology - Expanding financial access, organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in collaboration with the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), officially opened.
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Vietnam Banking Forum 2025: Credit Outlook and Sustainable Financing.
The Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) and Fitch Ratings are jointly organizing the Vietnam Banking Forum 2025, themed “Credit Outlook and Sustainable Financing.”
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VNBA unveils joint framework to combat financial fraud
On October 21, 2025, Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) officially launched the comprehensive "Manual for Coordination and Support in Risk Management for Accounts/Cards/Acquiring Units related to Suspicious Transfer/Payment Transactions". This move establishes a unified, sector-wide framework designed to counter the rising threat of high-tech financial fraud.
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VNBA and ICC DSI join forces to accelerate digital trade finance in Vietnam
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has held a high-level virtual meeting with the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) to explore collaboration on Fintech trends and the accelerated digitalization of Trade Finance across Vietnam. The cooperation aims to harmonize national banking practices with global digital standards, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the trade ecosystem.
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VNBA, BCG, and the British Consulate jointly work toward a Trade finance anti-fraud data system
The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), in collaboration with the British Consulate General and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), held a specialized workshop titled "Growth Gateway: Technical Design and Pathway to Proof of Concepts in Vietnam" on October 13, 2025. The event was organized to ensure the safety and transparency of trade finance activities.
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VNBA issues Handbook on coordination to support handling of risks related to suspected fraud, forgery and scams
On September 30, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association issued Decision No. 71/QD-HHNH on promulgating the Handbook on coordination and support for risk handling for accounts/cards/payment acceptance units related to money transfer/payment transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams.
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Vice Chairman cum General Secretary Nguyễn Quốc Hùng receives Huawei delegation
On the afternoon of October 9, 2025, in Hanoi, Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng — Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) — received and held a working session with a Huawei delegation led by Mr. Eddy Suryanto, Head of Industry Solutions (Digital Finance) for the Asia-Pacific region of Huawei.
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Standing Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association Council meets for the 4th session in 2025
On the afternoon of September 29, 2025 in Hanoi, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held the 4th meeting of 2025, discussing issues under its authority and preparations for the Association's 8th General Assembly (2025-2030). Mr. Pham Toan Vuong - Chairman of the Association Council, General Director of Agribank chaired the meeting.
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VNBA and FPT IS discuss strategic cooperation to accelerate banking digital transformation
Hanoi, October 1, 2025 – The Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) and FPT Information System Company Limited (FPT IS) held a working session in Hanoi to exchange views on advanced technology solutions, opening up strategic cooperation opportunities to promote the digital transformation process in the banking sector effectively and sustainably.
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15 Years of the Risk Management Subcommittee – Card Working Committee: Safeguarding a Safer and More Sustainable Payment Ecosystem
Hue, September 26–27, 2025 — The Card Working Committee under the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA) held a ceremony in Hue to mark the 15th anniversary of the Risk Management Subcommittee (2010–2025), in conjunction with its 2025 Annual Conference themed “Bank Card Security – Risk Management in the Digital Era: Towards a Safe and Sustainable Payment Ecosystem.”
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Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung: Customer-centricity is not just a slogan but must be the center of value, experience and trust.
Speaking at the opening session of the Smart Banking 2025 Conference on the morning of September 25, 2025, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association, stated that the next phase of digital transformation of the banking industry must create a qualitative breakthrough, shift management thinking, consider data as a strategic asset and put customers at the true center of all values.
