Brankas and Gimasys Deliver Open Banking Solution for Vietnam's Financial Sector

HANOI, Vietnam, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the context of Vietnam's digital economy making a strong breakthrough, Brankas officially announced a strategic partnership with Gimasys - the leading Vietnamese provider of digital transformation solutions. This strategic combination will bring a comprehensive, safe and breakthrough Open Banking solution to the banking and finance industry (BFSI) in Vietnam.

Richa Valechha - representative of Brankas and Nguyen Thanh Son - representative of Gimasys at the strategic cooperation signing ceremony between the two sides

Richa Valechha - representative of Brankas and Nguyen Thanh Son - representative of Gimasys at the strategic cooperation signing ceremony between the two sides

Right time, right solution

The partnership comes as financial institutions face a dual challenge: they must comply with new regulations such as Circular 64/2024/TT-NHNN on Open API, while also accelerating the digital transformation process to maintain their competitive advantage. The strategic alliance between Gimasys and Brankas is the optimal solution to these challenges.

When combined forces create breakthroughs

Brankas' market-proven Open Finance technology platform, with its regional leading stability and security, is now enhanced by Gimasys' role as a "comprehensive technology connectivity partner for Banks". This combination becomes especially powerful as Gimasys brings a deep understanding of the Vietnamese market and extensive experience in integrating complex core systems, thereby "localizing" the most optimal solutions for each financial institution. As a result, banks and financial institutions will shorten time to market, optimize operating costs, and most importantly – provide superior customer experiences.

Comprehensive transformation journey

Speaking about the cooperation, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son, Director of Banking Division at Gimasys shared: "We are honored to have a strategic cooperation with Brankas - one of the pioneers of Open Finance in Southeast Asia. The combination of Gimasys' comprehensive digital solution deployment capacity and Brankas' leading API Banking technology will create breakthrough values for the finance and banking industry in Vietnam. We believe that this cooperation will help financial institutions accelerate the digital transformation process, while bringing a more modern, flexible and secure open banking experience to users."

Mr. Todd D. Schweitzer, CEO and Co-Founder of Brankas, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "Vietnam holds immense promise in the Open Banking space, especially as regulatory frameworks continue to evolve. We are excited to join forces with Gimasys, a trusted digital transformation partner, to seize this opportunity and work closely with both banks and non-bank institutions to drive innovation and enhance customer-centric financial services. This collaboration embodies our shared vision of enabling Vietnamese banks to adopt open, interoperable ecosystems—ensuring regulatory compliance while unlocking new revenue streams through API monetization and supporting long-term, sustainable growth."

This collaboration goes beyond regulatory compliance and opens up opportunities for comprehensive innovation. Beyond the technology, Gimasys and Brankas will also support banks and FIs with strategic advisory and regulatory alignment, ensuring that they meet compliance ahead of the SBV's deadlines. From automating payment flows to seamlessly integrating with API lifecycle management, third party partner management, consent frameworks, to data security practices - every step in customers and third party partners journey is optimized and improved beyond recognition.

In particular, this platform will help banks not only meet compliance requirements, but also turn challenges into sustainable competitive advantages. With successful implementation experience in many Southeast Asian markets and flexible integration capabilities, solutions from Gimasys and Brankas will help Vietnamese financial institutions confidently enter the Open Finance era.

About Gimasys

Since 2004, International Management System Integration Company Limited (Gimasys) has affirmed its position as a trusted partner in the digital transformation journey of Vietnamese enterprises. With a team of more than 200 experts with in-depth knowledge, Gimasys not only provides technology solutions but also creates outstanding efficiency for customers. Gimasys' reputation is demonstrated by the trust of leading financial institutions such as Vietcombank, VPBank, VIB, PVCombank, Techcom Securities and many other leading institutions. More than 200 successful projects with a satisfaction rate of 95% are the clearest proof of Gimasys' service quality.

Learn more via www.gimasys.com.

About Brankas

Founded in 2016, headquartered in Singapore, Brankas is a leading Open Finance technology provider that empowers banks, financial institutions, and online businesses with API-driven solutions for payments, data, and financial services. Brankas helps banks and financial institutions launch and monetize Open API banking platforms while enabling businesses to connect seamlessly with banks through secure API aggregation.

Brankas partners with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and global networks to drive Open Finance adoption while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Brankas enterprise solutions help API providers scale, while our embedded financial services enable businesses to create seamless and secure digital experiences for their users.

Brankas has successfully integrated with more than 80 financial institutions across 6 countries, processing more than 10 million API calls per month and achieving 80% market coverage in key regions. Brankas' mission is to provide modern, open and secure technology to empower partners to create world-class financial solutions.

Know more about Brankas by visiting www.brankas.com. 

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Brankas and Gimasys Deliver Open Banking Solution for Vietnam's Financial Sector

Brankas and Gimasys Deliver Open Banking Solution for Vietnam's Financial Sector

HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travellive Media Group is pleased to announce the HOTLIST Travellive Editor's Pick 2025 (HOTLIST 2025), a curated project honouring outstanding brands, destinations, and individuals that have made significant contributions to the development of Vietnam's tourism industry over the past year.

HOTLIST is a expert-curated list reflecting the evolving values of the market at each stage of development. The selection process combines the expertise of a prestigious advisory council comprising both domestic and international experts, based on key criteria including quality, innovation, social impact, and sustainable growth potential.

Last year, HOTLIST 2024 made a strong impression on the tourism, hospitality, and service community by recognising more than 40 brands and 12 inspiring individuals across 28 categories spanning hospitality and resorts, destinations, technology, and experiential initiatives. The year also marked the first time HOTLIST expanded into a professional event series, featuring The Insiders Forum and the Honor Ceremony, attracting over 700 guests including senior business leaders and experts from various fields.

HOTLIST 2025: From Seed to Harvest

Entering 2025, HOTLIST is developed under the theme "From Seed to Harvest" inspired by rice, a symbol deeply rooted in Vietnam's wet-rice civilisation and cultural identity. From planting ideas and nurturing resources to harvesting sustainable achievements, this metaphor reflects the authentic development journey of projects, brands, and destinations within the tourism and hospitality industry.

At a time when the tourism sector faces multiple challenges such as climate change, shifting traveller behaviour, and global competition, the spirit of "From Seed to Harvest" underscores the importance of long-term vision, perseverance, and adaptability.

This year, HOTLIST 2025 introduces a public voting component in the final evaluation stage, enabling the community and industry professionals to participate directly in the selection process. Beyond fostering engagement, this initiative also provides an opportunity for audiences to share their firsthand experiences with the shortlisted brands and projects.

HOTLIST 2025 Honourees

HOTLIST 2025 expands its scope across key tourism sectors, featuring 07 main categories: Hospitality; Aviation; Travel Design & Experiences; Destination; Technology & Innovations; Sustainability and Community Projects & Voices. Each category aims to identify exemplary individuals and brands that play a guiding role in shaping the future of Vietnam's tourism and hospitality industry.

This year's list continues to acknowledge well-established brands such as Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An; Topas Ecolodge; Six Senses Ninh Van Bay; P'apiu Resort; Wink Hotels, among others. It also introduces international brands that have made a positive impact on the Vietnamese market, including voco Quang Binh Resort by IHG, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, and Hyatt Place Halong Bay, Bai Chay. In the Aviation category, STARLUX AIRLINES was selected for its premium flight experience.

The expansion and diversification of award categories reflect HOTLIST's commitment to comprehensively capturing industry dynamics, while encouraging responsible development models that respect local identity and generate positive social impact.

As part of its mission to deliver practical value to the tourism industry, HOTLIST 2025 will host The Insiders Forum in Hanoi (7 January 2026, Sheraton Hanoi West) and Ho Chi Minh City (19 January 2026, JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon). The forums will gather business leaders, experts, and researchers to share insights and discuss key topics shaping tourism landscape.

On 19 January 2026, The Honor Ceremony will take place in Ho Chi Minh City to officially recognise and present certificates to the brands, projects, and individuals featured in HOTLIST 2025. The event will also serve as a B2B networking platform for industry stakeholders.

Through each edition, HOTLIST Travellive Editor's Pick has gradually become a highly anticipated annual reference point for the tourism community, built on credibility, sustainability-driven orientation, and a series of professional programmes. Through recognition activities, dialogue forums, and community connections, Travellive not only highlights market excellence but also actively contributes to promoting sustainable thinking and elevating standards within tourism industry.

This year, HOTLIST 2025 is supported by The Brand Promise (Co-organiser of The Insiders Forum), PR Newswire (Media Partner), and sponsoring brands including BMWines, Lady Triệu (drink experiences), and Cocoon, Jourdeness (gifts). HOTLIST 2025 continues to amplify meaningful stories, connect outstanding individuals and organisations, and share positive values with the wider public.

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HOTLIST 2025 "From Seed to Harvest": A Story of Resilience and Transformation