sbv clamping down on credit risks

SBV clamping down on credit risks

Despite stringent requirements applicable for risky sectors such as securities, real estate, and build-operate-transfer projects, credit is envisaged to grow in the coming quarters given the favourable interest rates and a much-improved risk management mechanism. 
visa survey spots momentum for cashless payments

Visa survey spots momentum for cashless payments

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has released its Consumer Payment Attitudes study in Vietnam that sheds light on how behaviour has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic towards a cashless economy. Dang Tuyet Dung, Visa country manager for Vietnam and Laos shared with VIR’s Thanh Van her insight into the report and the fast-paced change in Vietnam’s digital payment landscape.
advancing payments infographics

Advancing payments (Infographics)

Cashless payment options have been gaining traction in the last few years, and a new study from global digital payments leader Visa is now shedding light on such trends in Vietnam and how behaviours have changed during the pandemic.
retail university campaign to help retailers expand online channels

Retail University campaign to help retailers expand online channels

Retail University 2021, a chain of events organised by the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) to support small- and medium-sized retailers promote online sales, will be held on April 7-9.
global tourism heavy economies search for solutions

Global tourism-heavy economies search for solutions

While vaccine visas may open the doors to international travelling again, financing and the acceptance of such an initiative by countries around the world are two important factors in Vietnam’s implementation.
industries bet on vaccine visa measures

Industries bet on vaccine visa measures

In line with the global vaccine visa drive, Vietnam’s latest move to complete technical infrastructure for the availability of such a travel document in April is expected to revive industries, heralding strong economic recovery ahead.
foreigners in vietnam to get visa online

Foreigners in Vietnam to get visa online

Visa for foreigners living in Vietnam will be issued online via the National Public Service Portal in 2021.
visa expands practical business skills

Visa expands Practical Business Skills

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has announced the expansion of Practical Business Skills, a global digital platform delivering free education resources to help small- and medium-sized business owners make confident, informed decisions to grow their business.
visa study vietnamese consumers ahead of global average on healthy sustainable living

Visa study: Vietnamese consumers ahead of global average on healthy, sustainable living

Public opinion research conducted by GlobeScan and supported by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, shows Vietnam is ahead of the global average when it comes to adopting healthier and more sustainable lifestyle choices.
moneygram launches first real time p2p payment solution to vietnam using visa direct

MoneyGram launches first real-time P2P payment solution to Vietnam using Visa Direct

MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today launched a real-time peer-to-peer payment solution to Vietnam.
adapting through uncertainty a survival kit for small businesses

Adapting through uncertainty – a survival kit for small businesses

The pandemic has undoubtedly motivated new behaviours, altering people’s lifestyles and the way businesses make payments as they adapt to the new normal.
visa study unlocking immense benefits of commercial credit cards

Visa study: Unlocking immense benefits of commercial credit cards

Towards realising the goal of turning Vietnam into a cashless nation and boosting electronic payment acceptance among consumers, merchants, and businesses across the nation are enhancing market awareness about commercial credit cards and the sizeable financial and practical benefits they offer.
visa invites asia pacifics top startups to unlock their global potential

Visa invites Asia-Pacific’s top startups to unlock their global potential

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, is announcing an accelerator programme for startups across the Asia-Pacific that are looking to expand their businesses into new markets. Visa will select an elite group of up to six startups to be part of the first programme cohort. The Visa Accelerator Programme will focus on creating defined commercial opportunities for these startups to collaborate with Visa and its extensive network of bank and merchant partners in the region.
students make spectacular landing at financial literacy programme finale by visa

Students make spectacular landing at Financial Literacy programme finale by Visa

The team sScan championed the final round of Visa’s 2020 Vietnam Financial Literacy programme, walking away with the top prize for their funding platform for streamers.
worlds first launch of visa tap to phone with rapid seller onboarding

World’s first launch of Visa Tap to Phone with Rapid Seller Onboarding

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, is partnering with Sacombank in Vietnam for the world’s first launch of Tap To Phone with Rapid Seller Onboarding, which allows businesses to transform smartphones and tablets into contactless point-of-sale terminals using a simple mobile app.