The State Bank of Vietnam, through Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung, used the inauguration of the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (Saigon Marina IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City to reiterate that it will continue coordinating with ministries and agencies to完善 the legal framework and guide the banking system to strengthen innovation, digital technology adoption and green finance. In remarks at the event, he positioned the new building as infrastructure to support the development of an international financial centre in Vietnam, including workspace for tens of thousands of finance professionals and a venue to test modern financial models that link domestic capital with international markets. The release ties the project to National Assembly Resolution 222/2025/QH15 on establishing an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City, which envisions financial and banking services including a Fintech sandbox, as well as commodity and international derivatives exchanges and related supply-chain, logistics and seaport services.
State Bank of Vietnam 2025-08-19
State Bank of Vietnam outlines work to complete legal framework and steer banks toward digital and green finance at Saigon Marina IFC inauguration
Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung of the State Bank of Vietnam emphasized enhancing the legal framework and promoting innovation, digital technology, and green finance at the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre inauguration. The centre aims to support Vietnam's development as an international financial hub, aligning with National Assembly Resolution 222/2025/QH15, which includes plans for a Fintech sandbox and international derivatives exchanges.