On June 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh met with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Mr. Dongil Kim, Director of ADB representing the Republic of Korea, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Taipei (China), Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh and the ADB delegation pose for a group photo
At the meeting, Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh welcomed Mr. Dongil Kim and the ADB delegation to the SBV. He highly appreciated the close and effective partnership between Vietnam and the ADB over the past three decades, noting that the ADB’s support through loan programs, policy advisory services, and technical assistance has made significant contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. He also acknowledged the ADB’s support for the SBV in modernizing monetary policy operations and strengthening institutional capacity.
Building on these positive cooperation outcomes, the Deputy Governor expressed his hope that the ADB would continue supporting Vietnam in the formulation of development strategies and policies, particularly in the areas of macroeconomic stability, green finance, and digital transformation. He also proposed that the ADB further assist Vietnam in accessing the ADB resources more effectively, including concessional financing, technical assistance, co-financing arrangements, and initiatives related to climate action and sustainable development. In addition, he encouraged the ADB to continue strengthening its role as a bridge for cooperation and experience-sharing between Vietnam and other member countries.
Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh speaks at the meeting
Discussing the ADB’s activities in Vietnam and future cooperation orientations, the Deputy Governor highly appreciated the ADB’s contributions to private sector development and trade finance. He expressed the SBV’s hope that the ADB would continue expanding its support in priority areas, including improving the legal and regulatory framework for fintech and digital banking, developing modern payment infrastructure, and promoting green finance and sustainable finance markets.
For his part, Mr. Dongil Kim highly valued the long-standing partnership between the ADB and Vietnam and congratulated the country on its remarkable achievements, particularly its strong economic growth and effective inflation management. He also commended the efforts of the Vietnamese Government and the SBV’s role in maintaining macroeconomic and monetary stability, as well as ensuring the soundness of the financial system, demonstrating Vietnam’s resilience and adaptability amid global economic uncertainties.
Mr. Dongil Kim, ADB Director, speaks at the meeting
Reaffirming that Vietnam remains one of the ADB’s key partners in the region, Mr. Dongil Kim stated that the ADB would continue supporting the Vietnamese Government’s development priorities through appropriate financial instruments, policy advice, and technical assistance.
Concluding the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in priority areas and building upon more than three decades of partnership to support Vietnam’s sustainable development, economic modernization, and deeper international integration.
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