Tags small bank Mergers could keep small banks afloat Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 Small-sized banks with no specific business strategy are considering mergers, as recent consolidation in the banking sector has made it difficult for them to compete with larger banks. No small notes for Tet: SBV Friday, Dec 27, 2013 The State Bank of Viet Nam announced it would not issue new small bank notes during Tet, in a bid to cut back on shortages of small bills.