KienlongBank (Ngân hàng TMCP Kiên Long) announced that its Đức Hòa, Thới Bình and Thoại Sơn transaction offices will cease operations from 24/10/2026, according to a notice dated 14/10. The bank said the network reorganisation is part of its transition to a new service model, tied to accelerated digitalisation and multi-channel banking. Customers can continue to be served by other branches and transaction offices in the same or nearby areas, at X-Digi digital banking booths, and through the KienlongBank Plus app. Under its 2026-2030 strategy, the bank aims to build a data-driven, multi-channel bank and to further expand its use of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Original headline: Một ngân hàng thông báo chấm dứt hoạt động 3 phòng giao dịch trong tháng này
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