The State Bank of Vietnam published a readout of a 16 March 2026 meeting between Governor Nguyen Thi Hong and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) President Liu Jun, focused on ICBC’s activities in Vietnam and the banking sector’s role in supporting growing Vietnam–China trade and investment ties. Based on the State Bank of Vietnam’s supervisory experience, ICBC’s Hanoi Branch was described as operating stably and fully complying with Vietnamese law. ICBC requested continued guidance to improve its effectiveness and contribution to Vietnam’s economic development, while reiterating its commitment to legal compliance and an ambition to act as a bridge for sharing banking development knowledge between Vietnam and China. The Governor encouraged ICBC to further improve performance, promote technology innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and develop modern financial services to enhance customer service.
State Bank of Vietnam 2026-03-17
State Bank of Vietnam meets ICBC CEO on Vietnam operations and banking support for Vietnam–China trade and investment
The State Bank of Vietnam reported a meeting between Governor Nguyen Thi Hong and ICBC President Liu Jun, discussing ICBC's operations in Vietnam and its role in enhancing Vietnam–China trade and investment. ICBC's Hanoi Branch was noted for stable operations and legal compliance, with ICBC seeking guidance to boost effectiveness and economic contribution. The Governor urged ICBC to enhance performance, innovate technologically, and advance digital transformation to improve customer service.