Smart Payment Trends

JCB partners with Hanoi Metro to introduce contactless payment

By Thanh Van October 30, 2026 | 14:04

JCB International Co., Ltd. and Hanoi Metro One Member Limited Liability Company (Hanoi Metro) on October 29 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the introduction of JCB transit on Hanoi’s urban railway network.

Visa reinforces commitment to Vietnam’s growth ambitions

By Thanh Van September 25, 2026 | 13:54

Visa has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Vietnam through continued investment in technology, digital infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.

VIB: customers need more value, not necessarily more cards

By Thanh Van August 20, 2026 | 15:15

As customer needs become increasingly diverse, credit cards should remain a steadfast companion for customers throughout every stage of their personal financial journey.

VIB launches One Card, ushering in a new era of credit cards

By Thanh Van August 05, 2026 | 15:38

On August 5, VIB officially launched One Card, marking a new milestone in credit card innovation by integrating multiple card tiers, benefit schemes, privilege sets, and the capacity to evolve alongside the customer into a single card.

VIB's pre-tax profit reaches over $199 million

By Thanh Van July 27, 2026 | 20:22

On July 27, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) announced its business results for the first six months of 2026, with pre-tax profit reaching over VND5.18 trillion ($199.23 million), up 3 per cent on-year.

Vietnam’s consumer finance market shifts from expansion to sustainable quality

By Thanh Van July 18, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnam's consumer finance market is entering a new phase, with the focus shifting from scale to the quality of growth, Oanh Tran, senior manager of Market Research & Consulting Services at FiinGroup, spoked with VIR’s Thanh Van.

Bach Hoa Xanh and BNP Paribas Vietnam sign sustainability-linked trade facility agreement

By Thanh Van July 17, 2026 | 16:13

Mobile World Group (MWG) on July 17 announced that its member company Bach Hoa Xanh Trading JSC signed a sustainability-linked trade facility agreement with BNP Paribas Vietnam.

NAPAS and TikTok Shop partner to expand digital payments

By Thanh Van July 08, 2026 | 16:10

On July 7, Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) and TikTok Shop officially signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to deploy online payment services on NAPAS’s Digital Payment Platform.