cross border qr codes begin to take shape

Cross-border QR codes begin to take shape

Vietnam is gradually advancing its cashless payment infrastructure by establishing cross-border QR code payment systems with neighbouring countries, though challenges remain in fully integrating inbound payments from foreign tourists.
value of cross border business in e commerce hits new highs

Value of cross-border business in e-commerce hits new highs

As logistics barriers are gradually removed, some international e-commerce businesses are finding more attractive development opportunities in Vietnam, which has an e-commerce growth rate among the best in the world.
industrial development gains from cross border investment

Industrial development gains from cross-border investment

Further economic integration has enabled Vietnam to improve the quality of industrial development, with a lion’s share created by foreign investment, helping to ameliorate the nation’s export structure.
tie ups promising for cross border ma

Tie-ups promising for cross-border M&A

At the Global M&A Partners conference, spearheaded by RECOF Corporation Vietnam, experts universally acknowledged the potential of Vietnam’s merger and acquisition market amidst global fluctuations.
imposing suitable tax rules on cross border providers

Imposing suitable tax rules on cross-border providers

According to an inclusive framework on tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) from the G20 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a global minimum tax was agreed upon in October 2021 amongst 137 of the 141 nations that are members of the framework – which was a major step forward in supporting sustainable development goals.
cross border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

Cross-border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

The dream of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways to develop an Asia-Europe railway link could go nowhere unless a breakthrough change in state policy emerges to open the door for domestic and international private ventures.
blueprint builds on hopes for cross border tax collection

Blueprint builds on hopes for cross-border tax collection

Vietnam’s cross-border tax management in 2021 is foreseeing an optimistic outlook thanks to the validity of some related regulations from late last year. However, local end-users may bear larger costs for the services due to the current landscape.
hanoi workshop to promote cross border e commerce with amazon

Hanoi workshop to promote cross-border e-commerce with Amazon

A workshop will take place in Hanoi on July 30 to discuss cross-border e-commerce with Amazon and opportunities for exports, according to Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan.
unlocking the potential of cross border e commerce to adapt to the new normal

Unlocking the potential of cross-border e-commerce to adapt to the new normal

The pandemic outbreak around the world has affected us in many different ways, and Vietnam is not outside of the foray of these events. Bernard Tay, head of Amazon Global Selling Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and country leader of e-commerce giant Amazon.sg Seller Services shares some observations on the industry and suggests ways to better capture the opportunities of post-COVID recovery.
singapore enjoys benefits from cross border payment links

Singapore enjoys benefits from cross-border payment links

As the number of visitors to Singapore continues rising post-pandemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting more and higher-value cross-border payment transactions.
laos thailand launch cross border qr payment

Laos, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment

Laos and Thailand launched cross-border QR payment linkage on April 3, aiming to promote innovation and access to financial services for the benefit of their people.
first cross border transport of co2 expected in 2025 yara

First cross-border transport of CO2 expected in 2025: Yara

Norwegian fertiliser group Yara International on Monday signed a contract to begin transporting CO2 produced at its Netherlands plant to Norway so it can be buried under the seabed, as of 2025.
1000 runners join vietnam china cross border marathon

1,000 runners join Vietnam-China cross-border marathon

Some 1,000 runners from Vietnam, China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participated in the first International Friendship Marathon 2023, taking place in the border city of Mong Cai, Vietnam's northern border province of Quang Ninh, on December 3.
thai chinese firms tie up in cross border payment

Thai, Chinese firms tie up in cross-border payment

TrueMoney, a leading fintech company in Thailand, has partnered with Ant Group of China to launch cross-border mobile payments between Thailand and China, allowing Thai tourists to use TrueMoney e-wallet to make payments to tens of millions of merchants in China.
laos china cross border passenger train services launched

Laos-China cross-border passenger train services launched

The first international cross-border passenger train services between Laos and China officially began on April 13, with one train per day in each direction making the border crossing.