On October 21, 2026, Viet Nam Maritime Commercial Joinst Stock Bank (MSB) held a seminar titled “Blockchain and Digital assets in banking” to stay abreast of emerging technology trends and identify growth opportunities amid the rapid pace of digital transformation.

The seminar was organized by the Research and Strategic Management Department under the Strategy & Innovation Division, in collaboration with the TNTalent Training and Development Center, at MSB’s Head Office, 54A Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Hanoi.

The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Linh – Member of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of MSB; Mr. Vo Tan Long – Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of MSB’s Technology Committee; Mr. Nguyen Phi Hung – Chief Executive Officer of ROX Group; along with members of the Executive Management Board, senior leaders, and representatives of member entities.

The seminar also featured experts from G-AsiaPacific Vietnam, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BINO MEDIA, and the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (DISSC). The speakers offered diverse perspectives on the technology, market, and regulatory environment surrounding blockchain and digital assets.

Exploring technology trends: from theory to practice

As blockchain and digital assets attract increasing attention in the financial sector, exploring their potential applications alongside requirements for security, risk management, and legal compliance has become an important area of focus for banking institutions.

In Viet Nam, the legal framework for digital assets is gradually taking shape, with the Law on digital technology industry taking effect on January 1, 2026 and Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on the pilot implementation of the crypto-asset market. These developments highlight the need for financial institutions to proactively stay updated on policies, research emerging trends, and carefully assess opportunities in accordance with legal regulations.

The seminar focused on three key areas: an overview of blockchain and digital assets in banking, practical case studies from Vietnam and around the world, and an open panel discussion.

Through presentations by industry experts, participants gained deeper insights into the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its application models in the financial and banking sectors, while also discussing issues related to information security, confidentiality, and risk management.

Notably, Mr. Vo Duc Anh – Deputy Director of DISSC shared insights from the perspective of state regulatory authorities, providing updates on legal regulations and development orientations for the digital asset sector. These insights provided MSB with additional information to assess opportunities for adopting emerging technologies while carefully considering requirements for safety, governance, and compliance.

Proactive innovation and readiness to seize growth opportunities

Speaking at the seminar, CEO Nguyen Hoang Linh emphasized the importance of proactively embracing emerging technology trends amid the banking sector’s continuous transformation. This approach is essential for MSB to enhance its adaptability, prepare for new growth opportunities, and strengthen its competitive position in the market.

The CEO also highlighted the importance of unity and proactive innovation among all MSB employees, regarding these as key drivers for the bank to achieve its strategic objectives in the next phase.

Beyond serving as a knowledge-sharing forum, the “Blockchain and Digital Assets in Banking” seminar provided an opportunity for MSB’s leadership and experts in technology, finance and innovation to connect and exchange insights. Through these discussions, the bank gained additional perspectives to evaluate the potential applications of emerging technologies, taking into account the requirements for efficiency, safety and compliance.

MSB’s proactive approach to researching emerging technologies further demonstrates its commitment to innovation, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and delivering tangible value to customers. Guided by the spirit of “Bank on real growth” MSB continues to foster a culture of learning and stands ready to embrace new opportunities on its journey toward sustainable development in the digital era.

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