Vietnam to host 47th ASEAN Banking Council Meeting
The Vietnam Bank Association (VNBA) will host the 47th ASEAN Banking Council Meeting on November 23-24.
Vietnam to host 47th ASEAN Banking Council Meeting from November 23 to 24 (Photo: aseanbankers.org)Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Bank Association (VNBA) will host the 47th ASEAN Banking Council Meeting on November 23-24.
The annual event of the regional banking community will take place at Furama Resort in central Da Nang city, gathering representatives from the industry from ASEAN nations.
This is the third time the VNBA has organised such a meeting. Discussions will focus on topics like sustainable financial development, financial inclusion, use of advanced technology, and human resources training.
The meeting also looks to propose initiatives for cooperation and action plans.-VNA
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