thailand plans to hold talks with myanmar to prevent cross border flooding

Thailand plans to hold talks with Myanmar to prevent cross-border flooding

Thailand plans to hold discussions between its water resources management agencies and relevant agencies of Myanmar to tackle the common problem of flooding, as part of efforts to prevent a repeat of the devastating flooding that struck the two countries last week, an official has said.
fpt is teams up new zealands leading trade platform on cross border transactions

FPT IS teams up New Zealand’s leading trade platform on cross-border transactions

To promote cross-border transactions, FPT IS, part of local tech giant FPT Corporation, is exploring opportunities to cooperate with TradeWindow, New Zealand’s leading platform for digitalisation of trade processes.
gender lens investing a growing strategy for cross border impact investment

Gender lens investing: A growing strategy for cross-border impact investment

The first non-profit training programme for investors, “Beyond 2021: Investing across borders and innovations” will officially kick off in Vietnam, targeting cross-border impact investment through gender lens investing across the Asia-Pacific.
vietnam collects 217 million in tax from cross border business and foreign tech giants

Vietnam collects $217 million in tax from cross-border business and foreign tech giants

At the National Assembly Standing Committee on March 16, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc said that the ministry has been proactive in collecting and managing the tax revenue associated with cross-border e-commerce and multinational tech giants.
highway connecting thailand myanmar laos helps boost cross border economic activities

Highway connecting Thailand, Myanmar, Laos helps boost cross-border economic activities

Thailand’s government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri has announced the country completed the expansion of the Highway 12 that connects Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
cashless payments take over the streets

Cashless payments take over the streets

Cashless payments made through scanning QR codes or other online payment methods at grocery stores or roadside eateries are becoming a bigger habit of many Vietnamese consumers.
obstacles get in the way of e tax payments

Obstacles get in the way of e-tax payments

The launch of e-tax was expected to facilitate tax declaration and tax payment, but some firms are still finding it difficult to fulfil their financial duties via the online portal.
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.
opening way for digital payments

Opening way for digital payments

With the meteoric rise of non-cash payments in Vietnam, more and more banks and financial institutions are turning towards digital, subscribing to software providers like OpenWay that are working to unite the market – under their own name.
non cash payments need support

Non-cash payments need support

The Government should create an ecosystem and suitable environment for new products and services as well as pioneer their use to promote the development of contactless payment methods. This could be a foundation for building e-government in Vietnam.
online payments via e wallets on the rise

Online payments via e-wallets on the rise

Gaining momentum through four social distancing periods, e-wallet payments, along with e-commerce continue to thrive in the new normal.
now tightens bonus payments for drivers

Now tightens bonus payments for drivers

Following Grab’s lead from last year, Now has also tightened bonus payments for drivers after successfully building out a solid position in the Vietnamese market.
vietnamese take increasingly to cashless payments

Vietnamese take increasingly to cashless payments

Non-cash payments have increased sharply, especially through mobile devices and the internet, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
customs clearance payments to go online

Customs clearance payments to go online

In the next few months, tax payments for customs clearance will be made available online, round-the-clock.
whatsapp launches first digital payments option

WhatsApp launches first digital payments option

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Monday (Jun 15) added a digital payments feature to its WhatsApp messaging service, starting in Brazil but with an eye to expanding around the world.