EuroCham raises concerns on Credit Institutions Law at meeting with Vietnam’s National Assembly’s Economic Committee

EuroCham, together with three other foreign chambers, namely the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham), and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (JCCI), held a constructive meeting on May 12 with Vietnam’s National Assembly’s Economic Committee. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the concerns of foreign banks regarding the latest draft of the Law on Credit Institutions.

EuroCham’s Head of Office Hanoi cum External Relations Manager Van Nguyen participated in the discussion, as well as EuroCham member Mr. Hai Dinh, CEO of BNP Paribas’ Hanoi Branch.

A key point raised during the meeting was Article 127 of the draft law, which proposes to cap the credit limit for a single customer, as well as for customers and related parties, at 10% and 15% respectively of the equity capital of commercial banks and foreign bank branches. This reduction in credit limits will have an immediate impact on FDIs.

EuroCham expresses its appreciation to the National Assembly’s Economic Committee for their attention to this matter.