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VNBA successfully organized the 5th Annual Conference

On March 27, 2025, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) successfully organized the 5th Annual Conference, term VII, 2025, to summarize and evaluate activities in 2024, and at the same time agree to deploy key tasks in 2025.

The Conference took place with the participation of many important delegates from state agencies, banks and related organizations. On the side of the Ministry of Home Affairs, representatives included Mr. Vu Chien Thang - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, and Ms. Thang Thi Hanh - Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations.

SBV Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung
SBV Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung

The State Bank of Vietnam also had the presence of Mr. Pham Tien Dung - Deputy Governor, along with other important leaders such as Ms. Nguyen Khanh Chi - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Banking Trade Union, Mr. To Huy Vu - Director of the Department of International Cooperation, and many other leaders from the Departments and Bureaus of the State Bank of Vietnam.

Representing the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, the host of the conference, were Ms. Vu Thi Hai Phuong - Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Pham Nhu Anh - Member of the Board of Directors, General Director.

On the side of VNBA, Mr. Pham Toan Vuong - General Director of Agribank, Chairman of the Association, along with other leaders such as Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung - Vice Chairman and General Secretary and Mr. Tran Van Tan - Member of the Board of Directors of VietinBank.

In addition, the conference also attracted the participation of representatives of leaders of several ministries, branches, members of the Association Council, members of the Inspection Committee and member organizations, along with many reporters from inside and outside the industry to attend and report. The conference promises to bring important information and results to the banking industry in the coming time.

In his opening speech at the Conference, Mr. Pham Toan Vuong, VNBA Chairman emphasized the challenges and opportunities that the banking industry will face in 2024. He said that the Association has actively implemented Resolutions and work plans, contributing to the overall success of the banking industry through 12 key tasks.

VNBA successfully organized the 5th Annual Conference
Mr. Pham Toan Vuong, VNBA Chairman

The Association has contributed to the development of 90 policy mechanisms to perfect the legal framework for banking activities, while acting as a bridge between member organizations and state management agencies, protecting the rights of members. He also emphasized the role of communication and training in improving the capacity of banking staff.

In 2025, Chairman Pham Toan Vuong emphasized that 2025 is a year of decisive significance in implementing the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025) according to Resolution No. 16/2021/QH15 dated July 27, 2021 of the National Assembly, the year of holding Party Congresses at all levels, towards the 14th National Party Congress, entering the era of national development.

In the context of the domestic economy suffering from "double negative impacts", the banking industry in general and VNBA in particular need to proactively adapt, innovate, improve operational efficiency and accompany and coordinate with management agencies to implement major policies and perfect the legal system.

Vice Chairman cum General Secretary Nguyen Quoc Hung
Vice Chairman cum General Secretary Nguyen Quoc Hung

Vice Chairman cum General Secretary Nguyen Quoc Hung also reviewed the Association's outstanding achievements in 2024, emphasizing the role of protecting the legitimate rights of member organizations and effective training and coaching. He outlined key tasks for 2025, including continuing to participate in building policy mechanisms, supporting members in overcoming difficulties, and improving communication quality.

In 2024, VNBA has been very active and responsible in participating in the development of mechanisms and policies, contributing to the completion of the legal framework, creating favorable conditions for banking activities.

Specifically, the Association has participated, commented, commented, developed mechanisms and policies, participated in draft Laws, Decrees, Circulars, contributed quality opinions to ministries and branches and was recognized, listened to, and accepted by the management agency.

VNBA has played a good role in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of member organizations as well as supporting the timely removal of difficulties for member organizations. Receiving and listening to members' difficulties and reflecting, sending to ministries, branches, the Procuracy, the Police, the Court, the Prime Minister... to protect the legitimate rights of members.

Accompanying the above tasks, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung emphasized communication work because this is a very important task for member organizations. The Information Portal and the Financial and Monetary Market Magazine have made innovations that have contributed positively to the overall success of the entire banking industry communication.

Regarding training, VNBA has successfully implemented 48 training courses with new contents that have attracted a large number of staff to participate, such as Anti-Money Laundering, AI, etc.
The units under VNBA have effectively supported and coordinated with the standing agency in many activities such as the Technology Committee coordinating the implementation of digital transformation; the Card Association and the Legal Club have supported the work of policy mechanisms, discussing innovations in the card sector, etc.

Conference overview
Conference overview

Speaking at the Conference, Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung acknowledged and highly appreciated the achievements of VNBA in 2024 and the Association's orientation and operational plan for 2025. He stressed "Not only being determined in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of member organizations, VNBA also plays a very good role in accompanying management agencies in the process of building policies and legal documents". He also called on the Association to continue to be proactive in coordinating with relevant agencies, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung hopes that VNBA will continue to implement its work plan and proactively discuss and work with relevant agencies. At the same time, review and build a streamlined, effective and efficient Association apparatus, especially for the Association's legal entities and member network; and successfully carry out the work of the 8th term Congress for the period 2025 - 2030.

Finally, the Conference adopted the Resolution of the 5th Annual Conference, demonstrating the high consensus of delegates on the goals and tasks in the coming time.

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