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Vietnam Recognizes Cross-Border Payment Activities For Offshore Credit Institutions
Vietnam's State Bank has issued Circular 39, establishing a new regulatory framework that allows offshore credit institutions to conduct cross-border payment services through accounts held at Vietnam-based licensed banks. This development marks a significant shift from previous restrictions that limited non-resident account usage to their own transactions only. The new framework provides greater regulatory certainty for international banks, payment service providers, and fintech companies seeking to expand
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