Official launch of the 2026 “Banking Sector Digital Transformation” Contest
On March 6, 2026, the Vietnam Banking Trade Union held a meeting of the Steering Committee and Organizing Committee for the 2026 “Banking Sector Digital Transformation” Contest under the chair of SBV Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung, Head of the Contest’s Steering Committee, to discuss and agree on the implementation plan and other preparations for the event.
SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong attends BIS Regular Meeting and chairs ACC Meeting
On March 8-9, 2026, a delegation from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), led by Governor Nguyen Thi Hong, attended the Regular Meeting of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Governors in Basel, Switzerland.
Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh co-chairs 31st ASEAN Senior-Level Committee on Financial Integration Meeting
Within the framework of the ASEAN Cooperation Master Plan 2026, Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and Deputy Governor Filianingsih Hendarta of Bank Indonesia (BI) co-chaired the 31st ASEAN Senior Level Committee (SLC) on Financial Integration Meeting in Boracay, the Philippines.
Credit growth remains positive from beginning of the year
On March 4, 2026, at the Government’s monthly press conference for February, 2026, Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) stated that credit growth has remained positive since the beginning of the year. As of February 26, 2026, the credit outstanding reached VND 1,886 trillion, up by 1.4% compared with the end of December 2025, and 20.18% compared with the same period in 2025.
ADB continues to accompany Viet Nam in its new development phase
On March 2, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh had a meeting with a mission from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Mr. Nianshan Zhang, Director General of the Southeast Asia Department.
SBV announces Appointment Decision of Director General of International Cooperation Department
On February 26, 2026, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) organized a ceremony to announce and hand over the SBV Governor’s Appointment Decision of Director General of the International Cooperation Department.
Ensuring safe and sound banking operations during Lunar New Year Holiday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Document No. 910/NHNN-VP dated February 6, 2026, addressed to all SBV entities, credit institutions, foreign bank branches, and payment intermediary service providers, requesting them to implement measures to ensure safe and sound banking operations during the Lunar New Year holiday (Year of the Horse 2026).
SBV announces Appointment Decisions of Deputy Directors General of Department of Legal Affairs
On February 9, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) organized a ceremony to announce and hand over the SBV Governor’s Appointment Decisions of Deputy Directors General of the SBV Department of Legal Affairs.
SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha joins Government Delegation on working visit to Switzerland
From January 28 to 30, 2026, a delegation of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) led by Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha accompanied First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and the Government delegation on a working visit to Switzerland. The visit aimed to strengthen and further deepen the bilateral cooperation, while gaining experience in financial sector development, connectivity, and investment promotion in support of Vietnam’s International Financial Centres (IFCs), thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy.
Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung meets SEA Group delegation
On January 29, 2026, Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dzung of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a meeting with a delegation from SEA Group to exchange views and discuss orientations for the development of digital financial services in Vietnam.