The banking sector in Region 6 experienced higher-than-average credit growth.

According to a report from the State Bank of Vietnam, Region 6, by the end of 2025, credit growth in the banking sector of Region 6 will be higher than the overall industry average.

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hong, delivered a speech at the conference.

On the afternoon of January 13th, the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 6 held a conference to implement its tasks for 2026.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Hong, Member of the Central Committee of the Party and Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, attended and chaired the conference.

The delegates attending the conference.

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hong, acknowledged and commended the efforts of the State Bank of Vietnam Region 6 and credit institutions in the area in increasing credit activities. This has made a positive contribution to the overall socio -economic development of Hai Phong city and Quang Ninh province.

In 2025, the region quickly stabilized, ensuring the smooth operation of the new apparatus, effectively fulfilling its tasks and meeting the requirements of state management of banking activities. The credit growth rate of the State Bank of Vietnam Region 6 (reaching 20.28%) was higher than the average growth rate of the entire banking industry (19.01%). This contributed to the overall development of the region in particular and the country in general. Notably, despite high credit growth, the non-performing loan ratio was well controlled.

Comrade Tran Van Quan, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City, delivered a speech at the conference.

In 2026 and beyond, Vietnam sets very high socio-economic development targets, striving for double-digit growth for many years; coupled with macroeconomic stability and ensuring the major balances of the economy. Therefore, the tasks of the banking sector in general, and the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 6 in particular, are very heavy and challenging.

Governor Nguyen Thi Hong requested the State Bank of Vietnam Region 6 and credit institutions in the area to effectively implement the assigned tasks. She directed credit institutions to fully and seriously understand and implement the policies and directives of the Government, the Prime Minister, the State Bank of Vietnam, and all levels of government.

The Director of Vietcombank Hai Phong branch presented a paper on credit provision for production, industry, and import-export at the conference.

Focus credit capital on production and business sectors, priority areas, policy credit programs, national goals, and new growth drivers such as digital transformation and green growth; and especially strictly control credit quality.

Continue implementing digital transformation, further promote cashless payments, and ensure the security and safety of operations. Absolutely ensure the safety of treasury operations and cash management.

Further enhance the effectiveness of inspection and supervision activities. Actively and closely coordinate with local government agencies, closely monitoring the banking situation in the area. Strengthen activities connecting banks with people and businesses. Promptly address and resolve difficulties, while providing complete information to National Assembly delegations to enhance cooperation and support.

The scene at the conference.

For credit institutions in the area, Governor Nguyen Thi Hong requested strict implementation of directives from the Government, the Prime Minister, the State Bank of Vietnam, and the State Bank of Vietnam Region 6, especially Directive No. 01 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, which will be issued soon.

According to a report by the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 6, by the end of 2025, the total outstanding credit balance in the managed area (including Hai Phong and Quang Ninh) will reach VND 731,336 billion, an increase of 20.28% compared to the end of 2024. Of this, the outstanding credit balance in Hai Phong will reach VND 507,621 billion, accounting for 69.4% of the total outstanding credit balance in Region 6, an increase of 23.74% compared to the end of 2024; the outstanding credit balance in Quang Ninh will reach VND 223,715 billion, an increase of 13.11%.

At the same time, the total capital mobilized in the area reached VND 899,541 billion, an increase of 12.97% compared to the end of 2024. Of which, capital mobilized in Hai Phong reached VND 649,194 billion, an increase of 13.79% compared to the end of 2024. Capital mobilized in Quang Ninh reached VND 250,347 billion, an increase of 10.91%.

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