26-04-2021 13:29
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the payments industry, is strengthening its global Digital First programme across the Asia-Pacific with a range of innovative partners to deliver even more seamless and secure digital payment options than consumers expect as they shop and bank online more than ever before.
16-04-2021 20:55
An additional $900 billion was spent in online retail around the world in 2020, according to Mastercard’s latest Recovery Insights report.
10-12-2020 08:00
Cashless payments are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory globally and regionally, highlighted by COVID-19 and governors expediting digital transformation. Safdar Khan, division president of Mastercard’s emerging markets in Southeast Asia department, shared with Celine Luu what key trends will shape the payment industry and how Mastercard creates a secure and convenient ecosystem to deliver seamless, top-notch contactless services to their customers.
01-12-2020 18:38
In its fourth year, Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs 2020 report highlights the vast socioeconomic contributions of women entrepreneurs across the world, as well as providing insights on the factors driving and inhibiting their advancement.
09-11-2020 07:00
SHB Finance Co., Ltd. (SHB Finance) and MasterCard has just signed a co-operation agreement aimed to develop international credit card services in favour of SHB Finance customers.
06-10-2020 09:15
For many SMEs, there exists a “digital divide” – a divide which separates businesses that have access to critical growth-driving tools like digital payments, e-commerce platforms, and advanced cloud-based bookkeeping software from those businesses who do not.
03-09-2020 09:08
The Viet Nam Banks Association is urging international credit and debit card companies to reduce a number of fees, as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
24-06-2020 15:20
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven momentum towards the digital economy in Southeast Asia by necessitating the rapid adoption of e-commerce, home delivery, as well as digital and contactless payments, according to the latest Mastercard Impact Studies.
15-06-2020 18:14
More than 800 female house cleaners, who are working at JupViec.vn, a tech company connecting household service workers and customers via phone app in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have received cash support with a total value of around $70,000 to overcome adversity emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
11-03-2020 15:37
Mastercard became the leading investor in the Series B funding round of Indonesian fintech holding company Digiasia, providing both capital and strategic assistance as Digiasia looks to strengthen its suite of financial services that expand the ways individuals and MSMEs can take part in Southeast Asia’s growing digital economy.
26-08-2019 12:16
The transportation system in Vietnam’s biggest metropolis is undergoing a facelift as Vietnam’s largest urban area rolls out its ambitious smart city strategy.
20-06-2019 08:00
Mastercard recently recognised FE Credit, Vietnam’s largest consumer finance company in terms of market share, as the Best in Card Acquisition in the country.
11-03-2019 13:40
More than 50 leading US companies from a wide range of industries would arrive in Hanoi on Tuesday to explore business opportunities, the US-ASEAN Business Council has announced.
23-01-2019 09:59
The European Union has fined global credit card giant Mastercard €570 million (US$647 million) for limiting competition between banks offering cheaper payment fees.
12-06-2018 23:47
The brand new premium VIB World MasterCard credit card offers impressive rewards and benefits for cardholders, including a credit limit of VND1.2 billion ($52.6 million), up to 10 per cent cash back on dining expenses during a trip abroad, and free services in more than 850 VIP lounges at airports around the world.