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The AI Era: Vietnam’s banking sector faces a Golden opportunity to surge in growth
On 6 November 2025 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), together with IEC Group and Backbase, hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam’s Digital Banking in the AI Era: Opportunity for Break-through Growth”. The event gathered leaders from commercial banks, regulatory authorities and technology firms, to chart how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a core capability rather than a mere experiment in banking.
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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.
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VNBA Leader welcomes Senior Trade and Investment Director from Victoria, Australia
Hanoi, September 24, 2025 – Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Banks’ Association (VNBA), hosted a working session with Mr. Trent Davies, Senior Director for Trade and Investment in Southeast Asia, Government of Victoria, Australia.
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VNBA delegation expands fintech and green finance connections in Victoria, Australia
During four days from September 15-18, 2025, the delegation of the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) led by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of VNBA, visited and worked in Victoria (Australia) at the invitation of the Victoria government. This is considered one of the outstanding foreign affairs activities, helping VNBA members directly access advanced models of Fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), credit risk management and green finance.
