The State Bank of Vietnam met EuroCham Vietnam and the European Union delegation to discuss the operating environment for European businesses and credit institutions in Vietnam. In the meeting, Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha said the government is pursuing faster and more sustainable growth and that the banking sector is continuing cautious and flexible monetary management, institutional reform and digital transformation to improve conditions for foreign investors, particularly European firms. He said European foreign direct investment in Vietnam is about USD 30 billion and has been rising in recent years, with further cooperation linked to green growth, digital transformation, energy, science and technology, and connectivity. EuroCham said it would continue working with the banking sector on digital transformation, green finance and institutional improvements, and called for continued dialogue to resolve practical issues affecting European businesses and credit institutions operating in Vietnam. The central bank also said it expects EuroCham to help support additional European investment into Vietnam.
State Bank of Vietnam2026-05-21
State Bank of Vietnam discusses banking reform digital transformation and European investment with EuroCham and EU delegation
The State Bank of Vietnam met EuroCham Vietnam and the EU delegation to discuss the operating environment for European businesses and credit institutions, highlighting cautious, flexible monetary management, institutional reform and digital transformation to support foreign investors. The central bank noted rising European FDI of about USD 30 billion and identified further cooperation in green growth, digital transformation, energy, science and technology, and connectivity. EuroCham committed to continued engagement on digital transformation, green finance and institutional improvements and called for ongoing dialogue to address issues facing European firms.