Invitation
The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) and Qorus, an ABA Knowledge Partner, in cooperation with the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), an ABA Associate Member, would like to invite you to join a Vietnam Learning Expedition (VLEX) on 22-25 March 2026 to visit the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where important meetings with high-ranking Government officials, regulators, major local banks’ ranking officers, innovation centers and other key banking related organizations will be held. The VLEX aims to provide deep insights into Vietnam’s financial market, and will help facilitate decisions to expand operations in Vietnam and allocate capital on emerging opportunities in fintech.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish direct communication with The State Bank of Vietnam, leaders of the largest Vietnamese banks, policy makers, fintech and banking application producers.
- Understand first-hand the current financial and banking conditions of the Vietnam market (US$4,282.09 per capita income) and the opportunities arising from banking operations and banking technology.
Vietnam is experiencing an economic transformation following the migration of the supply chain’s operation from China to Vietnam. Economic growth in 2024 was 7.09%, and projected to be 6.8% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026 (World Bank figures), powered by a rebound in technology exports and strong investment. International and regional banks running syndicate and international trade operations should observe, understand and establish solid contacts in Vietnam as the country will be a main beneficiary of changes in the emerging international trade scheme.
The VLEX will focus on Vietnam’s two key markets, namely, Hanoi, where national policy is created, and where meetings will be arranged with all major Vietnamese banks and Central Bank Government Officials, and Ho Chi Min City, where a dynamic ecosystem of banking application companies are developing banking solutions that range from ID systems, cybersecurity, software development, to digitalization.
Vietnam is home to top students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields (STEM), attracting investment from foreign banks in developing technology for use, not only in Vietnam but, across ASEAN.
Good things are happening in Vietnam and it is a market that needs focused attention. Join us!
FOCUS AREAS
- • Hanoi, National policy hub; meetings with Central Bank, Meeting with top Vietnamese banks.
- • Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant fintech ecosystem with expertise in: Identity systems, Cybersecurity, Banking software development, Digitalization.
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Practical information
Direct Engagement
Build relationships with The State Bank of Vietnam, major bank leaders, policymakers, fintech innovators, and banking application developers.
Market Insight
Gain first-hand understanding of Vietnam’s banking and financial landscape and explore opportunities in banking operations and technology.
New Horizons
Vietnam is a dynamic market with accelerating opportunities in banking and fintech. Now is the time to engage, understand, and invest.
Venue
Melia Hotel
The Expedition will be held 2-days in Hanoi (Melia Hotel)
Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel
1-day in Ho Chi Minnh (Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel)
Any questions?
Registration
Registration
Please click HERE to register in a Google form. We will contact you directly to proceed with payment.
Registration Fee Inclusions
The registration fee covers cost for cocktails, dinners, lunch, coffee breaks, translators, and transportation. All delegates shall cover their own airfare, hotel stay and miscellaneous expenses.
Early Bird until January 31, 2026
(a) ABA members and Qorus Members will pay US$1,500 per delegate.
(b) Non-ABA & Non-Qorus members will pay US$2,000 per delegate.
Regular price after February 1, 2026
(a) ABA members and Qorus Members will pay US$2,500 per delegate.
(b) Non-ABA & Non-Qorus members will pay US$3,000 per delegate.
TERMS
- Early Bird Payment should be received by 31 January 2026 guarantee the discount. ABA and Qorus reserve the right to deny entry to the participant if payment has not been received before the start of the programme.
- The VLEX is subject to a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled by the organizers at their discretion, without liability on their part. In the event of cancellation, the organizers will inform registered participants by 1 March 2026 and will fully refund payment made.
- For further information please contact mig.moreno@aba.org.tw at the ABA secretariat. Thank you.
