cashless day 2023 digital payments drive financial transformation

Cashless Day 2023: digital payments drive financial transformation

With non-cash transactions surging by 53 per cent in volume and internet-based transactions skyrocketing by 88 per cent in volume, Vietnam's drive towards a cashless society is gaining momentous growth, empowering 75 per cent of its population with active bank accounts and registering over 3.71 million mobile money accounts.
tough times for garments and textiles firms

Tough times for garments and textiles firms

Garments and textiles firms are experiencing several hardships at the same time, with not only crippling interest repayments, but some are also experiencing scarcity of capital and a considerable drop-off in orders. Add in a slow and complex tax refund system, and it's easy to see why garments and textiles firms are suffering.
momo dominates vietnams e wallet market with 68 per cent share

MoMo dominates Vietnam's e-wallet market with 68 per cent share

The cashless payment landscape in Vietnam is experiencing a surge of activity, with MoMo emerging as the dominant player in the e-wallet sector. Positioned at the forefront of this dynamic market, MoMo has solidified its position as the go-to choice for Vietnamese consumers seeking convenient and secure digital transactions.
visa and smartpay to boost digital payment solutions for msmes

Visa and SmartPay to boost digital payment solutions for MSMEs

Visa and SmartPay announced a partnership on May 17 that will empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with the essential tools that they need to compete in the burgeoning digital payment era.
pvcombank launches its multichannel payment service

PVcomBank launches its multichannel payment service

PVcomBank has launched its multichannel payment service in collaboration with Visa and Vietpay Technology, a member of UK-based multinational group Nexxo Ventures Ltd.
payment deadlines proposed for domestic vehicles

Payment deadlines proposed for domestic vehicles

The Ministry of Finance has asked the government to postpone the payment of special consumption tax on domestically manufactured and assembled automobiles to support businesses that face rising loan rates, low credit limits, and uncertainties in the financial market.
dreamship and stripe help vietnamese print business expand abroad

Dreamship and Stripe help Vietnamese print business expand abroad

The US provider of print-on-demand products Dreamship has announced its recent partnership with Stripe, a global payment gate, marking a significant milestone for the company's growth and expansion in the Vietnamese market. Bill Bricker, Dreamship's founder, talked with Bao Giang about the company’s commitment to the Vietnamese market.
visa launches updated security roadmap for vietnam

Visa launches updated Security Roadmap for Vietnam

Visa has announced a series of new payment security measures for Vietnam that will help fight cybercrime and keep consumers and businesses safe.
credit institutions allowed to reschedule repayment terms

Credit institutions allowed to reschedule repayment terms

Credit institutions and foreign bank branches are now allowed to restructure the repayment terms to support clients struggling with production and business expenses.
team visa athletes announced with 100 days to go until the fifa womens world cup

Team Visa Athletes announced with 100 days to go until the FIFA Women's World Cup

Visa, the exclusive payment service partner of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, joined the celebrations on April 14 to mark 100 days to go and unveil the 31 women football players it is supporting through its Team Visa programme.
b2b digital payment accelerates

B2B digital payment accelerates

In Vietnam, business-to-business (B2B)-focused fintech presents new revenue and growth streams for enterprises of all sizes, experts said.
report shows e commerce trending towards sustainability

Report shows e-commerce trending towards sustainability

Sustainable eCommerce will connect individual shopping behaviors towards long-term shopping trends including search, selection, purchase, payment and exchange.
malaysia singapore launch cross border qr code payment

Malaysia, Singapore launch cross-border QR code payment

The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a cross-border QR code payment linkage between the two countries.
horea proposes extension of repayment schedules for businesses

HoREA proposes extension of repayment schedules for businesses

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) suggests permitting enterprises with secured assets to receive loans from banks to repay bondholders.
singapore promotes instant payment system connectivity in southeast asia

Singapore promotes instant payment system connectivity in Southeast Asia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on March 23 that the Nexus Project prototype of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has successfully connected with the payment systems of Europe, Malaysia and Singapore.