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On April 14, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam (NHNN) issued Decision No. 701/QĐ-NHNN on the Banking Sector Action Plan to implement Conclusion 18-KL/TW dated April 2, 2026, from the Second Plenary Session of the 14th Party Central Committee. The conclusion sets out the plan for socio-economic development, state finances and national debt management, and the mid-term public investment plan for 2026–2030, tied to the aim of achieving two-digit growth.
NHNN said the immediate objective is to fully and consistently implement the viewpoints, objectives and tasks of Conclusion 18-KL/TW, while clearly defining the responsibilities of each unit in the banking sector. This is intended to provide a basis for inspection, supervision and evaluation of implementation results.
According to the appendix to the decision, the plan includes several notable areas:
For the 2026–2030 period, the plan calls for synchronized implementation of measures to improve the efficiency of the banking system and increase the economy’s credit supply, while ensuring the safety and soundness of the system.
Sector units are required to submit periodic reports, with quarterly and yearly evaluations. They must also proactively propose solutions for macroeconomic policy management, credit growth, and issues that arise during implementation.
NHNN stressed strengthening guidance and leadership, promptly removing obstacles, and ensuring implementation targets are met. The bank said these efforts are intended to contribute to the two-digit growth objective in the coming period.
By Quỳnh Trang, Thời báo ngân hàng.
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