Vietnamese, Lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade

Friday, Aug 23, 2024

The State Bank of Việt Nam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment.

Electronic fund transfer fees to be cut by at least 50 per cent

Wednesday, Apr 01, 2020

The State Bank of Viet Nam on Tuesday issued a directive to reduce the fees for transactions via interbank electronic payment system by 50 per cent for local banks.

Cashless payment posts double-digit growth

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019

The Government’s efforts to boost cashless payment have shown signs of paying off, with both the number of transactions and their total value seeing double-digit growth in the first months of the year.

VN banks handle $898.4 b through e-payments in Q1

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Infrastructure and technologies for non-cash payment have seen increased investment and improved quality

Sacombank makes QR code strides

Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019

Sacombank and Japan’s JCB International Co., Ltd on Monday (January 14) signed an agreement to deploy the latter’s QR code payment system and launch the Sacombank JCB platinum debit card.

Starbucks unveils card, app for cashless payment

Friday, Nov 09, 2018

Starbucks will officially on Saturday launch the second-phase loyalty programme with the introduction of the new Starbucks card, a cashless payment system, and a mobile app to provide two fast and convenient ways for customers to make payments.

500 enterprises in HCM City trained to use 24/7 e-tax payment scheme

Monday, Oct 22, 2018

About 500 enterprises in HCM City have been trained to use the 24/7 e-tax payment scheme by the city’s Customs Department.

Cryptocurrency under supervision

Monday, Apr 23, 2018

Viet Nam has intensified inspections on cryptocurrency transactions as trading and investments using this payment system are on the rise in the country.

Agribank expands operations in Laos

Thursday, Nov 06, 2014

The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) launched a cross-border payment system via Internet banking with Laos'' Phongsavanh Bank (PSVB) on November 5 in Laos'' capital Vientiane.

Experts urge banking sector to revamp IT infrastructure

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The IT infrastructure in the Vietnamese banking sector should be d due to the rapid development of technology. Nguyen Minh Hong, deputy minister in the Ministry of Information and Communications, stated this at the Banking Vietnam 2014 on May 21 in Ha Noi.

Travellers spend millions in credit

Saturday, Sep 14, 2013

Overseas Visa cardholders spent US$776.4 million (VND16.4 trillion) while visiting Viet Nam in 2012, a 12.3 per cent increase from the previous year.