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.
widespread adoption of digital payments taking hold

Widespread adoption of digital payments taking hold

Vietnam’s payment sector is rapidly growing, with significant advancements in mobile money, QR code transactions, and e-wallet services led by dozens of payment intermediary organisations.
the rapid transformation of vietnams digital payment landscape

The rapid transformation of Vietnam's digital-payment landscape

Vietnam's digital payment landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by new regulations and innovative financial solutions.
japan asean to integrate qr code payments from 2025

Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments from 2025

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries will integrate QR code payments from 2025, aiming to facilitate spending between these countries without the need to exchange currency, which is time-consuming, especially for tourists, according to Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
vietnam cambodia launch cross border qr payment link

Vietnam, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment link

Vietnam and Cambodia have officially launched a bilateral cross-border QR payment link, allowing their peoples to scan QR codes to make payments in each other’s country using their local currency.
laos to implement qr code transactions with vietnam thailand cambodia

Laos to implement QR code transactions with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia

Laos plans to start using QR code transactions with neighbouring countries – Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia – from the fourth quarter of this year, according to Lao media.
mastercard expands collaboration with smartpay to accelerate cashless payment adoption

Mastercard expands collaboration with SmartPay to accelerate cashless payment adoption

SmartPay and Mastercard have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership in Vietnam on July 5, with the aim of implementing a digital payment service through Mastercard's QR code. The primary objective of this collaboration is to bolster the digital payment acceptance capabilities of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and empower them in their operations.
cambodia thailand launch second phase of cross border qr code payments

Cambodia, Thailand launch second phase of cross-border QR code payments

Cambodia and Thailand on June 6 launched the second phase of cross-border QR code payments, which will allow Thai nationals to shop in Cambodia using the Thai currency of baht and vice versa.
asean supports companies to utlise qr code purchasing across region

ASEAN supports companies to utlise QR code purchasing across region

Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Arsjad Rasjid, who is also Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), on April 3 said that ASEAN-BAC will support micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to implement QRcodeASEAN initiative.
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.
qr codes pushing development in digital payments

QR codes pushing development in digital payments

Due to cheap investment and fast implementation, QR codes have developed quickly to become more popular among customers across industries.
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.
vietnam begins to issue vaccine passports on april 15

Vietnam begins to issue vaccine passports on April 15

The Health Ministry begins to issue vaccine passports on April 15 in line with schedule.
vnpay partners with tiki to optimise digital payments

VNPAY partners with TIKI to optimise digital payments

VNPAY has joined forces with the e-commerce platform TIKI to allow consumers to make online payments by scanning the VNPAY-QR code on the TIKI website and app.
bac a bank deploys swift money transfer feature

Bac A Bank deploys swift money transfer feature

On March 7, Bac A Bank officially launched a new payment method with VietQR code on its mobile app in a bid to provide a more convenient payment solution for users.