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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.

Representing FPT IS was Mr. Dao Hong Giang, Executive Vice Chairman and Head of the Banking – Financial Services Unit, accompanied by senior management and specialists in the financial and banking industry.

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Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General

The meeting focused on outlining strategic cooperation plans for 2026, emphasizing technical support, collaborative training, knowledge sharing, and joint efforts in driving the digital transformation agenda for commercial banks. These initiatives aim to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance competitive capabilities, and improve risk governance among member institutions.

FPT IS presented an overview of its capabilities and over 30 years of experience in serving the financial and banking sector, having deployed solutions for more than 100 financial institutions domestically and internationally. The company is a senior partner to multiple global technology and financial corporations, and prides itself on a team of experts who combine deep banking knowledge with advanced technological proficiency.

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Mr. Dao Hong Giang, Executive Vice Chairman and Head of the Banking – Financial Services Unit

Key solutions showcased by FPT IS included digital banking governance, digital signatures and contracts, multi-model credit scoring systems, and tools for supporting tellers that offer rapid, secure, and flexible deployment. A highlight of the presentation was the FPT TradeFlat platform – a digital financial ecosystem developed by FPT that uses cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain to establish transparent and seamless connectivity between banks and enterprises. This platform addresses the comprehensive financing needs of trade transactions by automating connections and real-time data analysis, providing banks with a more holistic view of enterprise financials and supply chains.

In his remarks, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung praised the technological solutions offered by FPT IS, noting that platforms like TradeFlat hold significant potential to ease financing bottlenecks for businesses and enhance internal governance capacity within banks amidst a strong digital transformation wave. He also encouraged FPT IS to organize in-depth sharing sessions to allow member organizations to engage directly on practical implementation aspects.

At the close of the meeting, representatives from FPT IS expressed gratitude to the VNBA leadership for providing the opportunity to showcase their technological solutions. They expressed confidence that the dialogue would open up many practical avenues for collaboration, helping bring advanced digital technologies closer to banking association members.

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