A representative from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) said, “Over the past few days, under the leadership of the Government and SBV, our bank has deeper faith in maintaining operations in Vietnam.”
He also pledged to exert greater efforts to reassure customers and continue operating in Vietnam in the future.
An ANZ Bank representative also spoke highly of Vietnam’s stable monetary market in recent years, noting that although the East Sea situation has caused concern among investors, the Vietnamese Government has kept excellent control of the issue to avoid regrettable actions. He added that almost all of his bank’s customers are operating normally.
Foreign banks have committed to their long-term operations in Vietnam and have consulted with foreign customers about further investment in business and production activities in the country.
SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh stressed that the Vietnamese Government directed the SBV to take drastic measures to ensure safety and property for foreign credit institutions in Vietnam.
The Governor said that in spite of complicated developments in the East Sea, Vietnam’s foreign exchange and monetary market are stable. Vietnam’s banking system remains safe both at home and abroad, proving that the banking system has become stronger and can cope with external impacts, Binh stressed.
The Vietnamese Government has always done its utmost to ensure security for foreign investors’ properties under legal regulations and international commitments.
The top SBV leader asked foreign banks to continue operating normally and ensure smooth operations of payment, deposit, and banking services to meet the demands of both domestic and foreign customers.