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Key tasks in the 2025 Action Plan of VNBA

In 2024, VNBA has completed tasks comprehensively and excellently, actively contributing to the overall success of the whole industry, the position and reputation of VNBA are increasingly enhanced.

At the 6th meeting of term VII, VNBA's Council has set key tasks in its Action Plan for the year 2025.

First, continue to participate in giving opinions on policies and mechanisms related to banking activities, thereby recommending that the drafting agency consider perfecting the legal framework, creating favorable conditions for banking business activities;

Second, promptly grasp the difficulties and obstacles of member organizations during their operations to recommend that competent authorities consider removing them, such as: VAT on letter of credit (L/C) activities, electronic signatures, etc.;

Action Plan of VNBA
Panorama of the meeting

Third, continue to develop conventions in banking activities;

Fourth, continue to improve the operations of the Committees and affiliated units;

Fifth, organize meetings, seminars, and discussions to remove difficulties and obstacles of member organizations;

Sixth, continue to improve the quality of propaganda work on the media of the Vietnam Banks Association;

Seventh, strengthen contact, exchange, coordination, connection and development of members, and effectively support member organizations;

Eighth, continue to implement the Code of Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct for banking staff;

Ninth, research and review the contents of the Banking Association Charter to amend it in accordance with the Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP dated October 8, 2024 replacing Decree No. 45/2010/ND-CP of the Prime Minister;

Tenth, continue to coordinate with units of the State Management Agency to train and deploy new mechanisms and policies, and at the same time train and coach on Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Information Security, Fintech, green banking and sustainable development;

Eleventh, continue to fulfill the obligations of membership of the ASEAN Banking Association and actively participate in cooperation activities with international organizations and partners in the region and the world;

Twelfth, plan and implement, successfully organize the 2025 Annual Conference and the Congress of the Vietnam Banks Association, Term VIII (2025-2030);

Thirteenth, further improve the operational efficiency of the Standing Body of Vietnam Banks Association.

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