Promoting sustainable finance initiatives in ASEAN
On the afternoon of September 14, 2026, in Ha Long Ward, Quang Ninh City, the 11th Meeting of the Senior Level Committee Task Force on Sustainable Finance (SLC-TF), co-chaired by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and Bank Indonesia, was held as part of the activities of the 32nd Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Level Committee on Financial Integration (SLC).
Solutions to unlock financial and banking resources to support Hanoi’s economic growth for 2026–2030
On September 12, 2026, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Hanoi People’s Committee held a conference themed “Solutions to unlock financial and banking resources to support Hanoi’s economic growth for 2026–2030”.
Vietnam’s CPI increases by 0.47% in August 2025 from previous month
According to the socio-economic report released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (under the Ministry of Finance) on the morning of September 3, 2026, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in August 2026 increased by 0.47% as compared with the previous month. The price indices of ten groups of commodities and services increased, while the price index of one group decreased. The CPI rose by 0.47% in urban areas and by 0.46% in rural areas.
SBV collaborates with GIZ to organize training program on "Financing the Circular Economy"
On August 25, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the SBV, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), organized a training program with the theme of "Financing the Circular Economy.” The program aimed to update knowledge, enhance professional capacity, and facilitate the exchange of experience on mobilizing and allocating financial resources to support Vietnam’s transition to a circular economy.
National Assembly passes Law amending and supplementing the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law on Anti-Money Laundering, and the Law on Credit Institutions
On the afternoon of August 24, 2026, during the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly (NA), chaired by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and under the direction of National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong, the National Assembly voted to pass the Law amending and supplementing a number of provisions of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law on Anti-Money Laundering, and the Law on Credit Institutions.
Governor Pham Duc An meets Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Vietnam
On August 20, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), Governor Pham Duc An met with Mr. Iain Frew, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Vietnam. The meeting focused on key areas of financial and banking cooperation, particularly the development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), green and sustainable finance, and financial technology.
Banking Sector Continues to Promote Its Pioneering Role in National Digital Transformation
At the Banking Sector Digital Transformation Event 2026 held on August 18, 2026, Governor Pham Duc An of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) affirmed: "The banking sector will continue to promote its pioneering role in the national digital transformation, with higher demands for visible results and efficiency: turning technology into productivity; turning data into resources; turning innovation into products and services; and turning digital transformation into convenience for citizens, opportunities for businesses, and new competitive capacity for the economy."
Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung attends High-Level Workshop on Current Developments in Digital Asset Technology
On August 17, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung attends and delivered remarks at a high-level workshop on current developments in digital asset technology. The workshop was funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and jointly organized by SECO, the SBV, the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI), and relevant agencies.
Banking Sector Digital Transformation Event 2026 to take place in Hanoi
On August 11, 2026, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a press conference to announce the Banking Sector Digital Transformation Event 2026. This year's event is themed “Smart Banking in the Era of Data and AI", with the overarching message "Data Leads the Way, AI Drives Progress, Banks Build the Digital Ecosystem". The press conference was jointly chaired by leaders of the Payment Department, the Information Technology Department, and the Banking Times.
Governor Pham Duc An meets Ambassador of India to Vietnam
On August 7, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam, Governor Pham Duc An held a meeting with Mr. Tshering Wangchuk Sherpa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Vietnam.