Decision No. 286/QD-NH5 Regarding the Re-establishment of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade

Decision No. 286/QD-NH5 of the Governor of the State Bank on the re-establishment of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade (VIETCOMBANK) based on the bank that existed previously. The bank operates under the state corporation model, has legal personality, and a charter capital of 1.100 billion VND.

Document No.286/QĐ-NH5
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityState Bank of Vietnam
Signed byCao Sĩ Kiêm — Thống đốc Ngân hàng Nhà nước
Updated02/07/2026
SectorBanking
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/09/1996
Effective date21/09/1996
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 286/QD-NH5 of the Governor of the State Bank on the re-establishment of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade (VIETCOMBANK) based on the bank that existed previously. The bank operates under the state corporation model, has legal personality, and a charter capital of 1.100 billion VND.

Key points

  • The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade was re-established based on the bank that existed previously pursuant to Decision No. 68/QD-NH5 dated March 27, 1993.
  • The international trading name of the Bank is Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (VIETCOMBANK).
  • The bank operates under the state corporation model, has legal personality, and a charter capital of 1.100 billion VND.
  • The bank has the function of conducting monetary business, credit, banking services, and other activities recorded in the Charter of the Bank's organization and operation.
  • The organizational structure includes the Board of Directors, Supervisory Board; General Director, Supporting Machinery; and member units.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating conditions for the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade to operate more effectively in the fields of credit and banking services.
  • Helping to enhance the management and organizational capacity of state corporations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade re-established?

The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade was re-established pursuant to Decision No. 286/QD-NH5 dated September 21, 1996.

What is the international trading name of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade?

The international trading name of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade is Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (VIETCOMBANK).

What is the charter capital of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade?

The charter capital of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade is 1.100 billion VND.

What functions does the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade have?

The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade has the function of conducting monetary business, credit, banking services, and other activities recorded in the Charter of the Bank's organization and operation.

What does the organizational structure of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade include?

The organizational structure of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade includes the Board of Directors, Supervisory Board; General Director, Supporting Machinery; and member units.

Full text

STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 286/QĐ-NH5

Hanoi, September 21, 1996

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the Re-establishment of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to the State Enterprise Law dated April 20, 1995;
Pursuant to the Ordinance on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Ordinance on Banks, Credit Cooperatives, and Financial Companies promulgated by Decrees No. 37/LCT-HĐNN8 and No. 38/LCT-HĐNN8 dated May 23, 1990 of the Chairman of the State Council;
BASED ON DECREE NO. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities for state management of ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
Pursuant to Decision No. 90/TTg dated March 7, 1994 of the Prime Minister on the continued restructuring of state enterprises;
Pursuant to Document No. 3329/ĐMDN dated July 11, 1996 of the Government, authorizing the Governor of the State Bank to issue a decision to re-establish the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade;
At the proposal of the Director of the Financial Institutions Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade is re-established based on the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade previously established according to Decision No. 68/QĐ-NH5 dated March 27, 1993 of the Governor of the State Bank. The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade operates under the model of a state-owned corporation as prescribed in Decision No. 90/TTg dated March 7, 1994 of the Prime Minister.

International trade name: Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam; Abbreviation: VIETCOMBANK;

Article 2. The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade is a state-owned corporation engaged in business operations with legal personality, its own seal and separate accounts; it is organized and operates according to the Charter approved by the Governor of the State Bank.

Head office located in Hanoi City

The charter capital is determined by the State at 1,100 billion Vietnamese dong

Article 3. The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade has the functions of currency trading, credit, banking services, and other activities listed in the Charter of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade.

Article 4. The organizational structure of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade includes:

- Board of Directors, Supervisory Board;

- General Director, supporting staff including internal control mechanisms;

- Member units comprising dependent accounting units, independent accounting units, and public service units.

The list of member units is recorded in the appendix attached to the Charter of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade.

Article 5. The Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade is responsible for completing all necessary registration procedures and operating according to the Charter of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade and other regulations of the State, and is accountable before the State and the law for its activities.

Article 6. This Decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces Decision No. 68/QĐ-NH5 dated March 27, 1993 of the Governor of the State Bank regarding the establishment of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade.

Article 7. The Chief of the Governor's Office, the Directors of the Financial Institutions Department, the Organization and Training Department, the heads of subordinate units of the Central State Bank, the Board of Directors, and the General Director of the Vietnam Bank for Foreign Trade shall implement this Decision.

 

 

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

(Signed)

Cao Sĩ Kiêm

 

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