The State Bank of Vietnam has launched two banking-sector emulation movements on innovation, digital transformation and digital literacy, linking them to implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of 22 December 2024 on science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation. In concluding remarks at the launch conference, Governor Nguyen Thi Hong positioned the banking sector as a lead contributor to the broader shift to a digital economy and called for organisation-wide changes in ways of working and skills. Implementation is to be steered through an SBV-established steering committee and unit-level plans, with interim and final reporting on results. Priority tasks include identifying practical digital initiatives to improve processes and operating models, scaling effective initiatives across the sector, and strengthening incentives and recognition for staff contributions. Workforce measures include updating policies and guidance for digital upskilling, recruiting high-quality talent in technology, information technology, digital transformation and information security, and building a digital skills training framework segmented into six target groups across three competency levels, with greater reliance on digital learning platforms and a “self-learning” culture. Credit institutions were asked to coordinate closely with the SBV, including by providing experts and resources to develop a banking-sector human resources strategy to 2030 and by sharing experience on digital transformation strategies. The SBV also noted that the annual banking digital transformation event will be held at the Government Office on 29 May.

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