New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

Friday, Nov 22, 2024

Currently the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.

Mobile Money users in Việt Nam rise rapidly

Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024

The Government has extended the Mobile Money service pilot implementation period following early signs of success.

Mobile-Money service pilot extended to late 2024

Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023

The Government has decided to extend the trial period for using telecom payment accounts for small-value goods and services until December 31, 2024.

Mobile Money has nearly 4 million users

Monday, Jun 05, 2023

Viet Nam has more than 3.9 million people using Mobile Money service by the beginning of last month.

Mobile Money subscribers quadruple in six months

Saturday, Aug 06, 2022

The Ministry of Information and Communications reported that the number of Mobile Money subscribers has quadrupled since the service was launched in January this year, 67 per cent of whom were from rural, mountainous, border, island and remote areas.

More than 1.1 million customers register for Mobile Money service

Thursday, May 12, 2022

The total number of customers registering for and using the Mobile Money service reached more than 1.1 million by the end of March.

Regulatory sandbox still absent in Viet Nam

Saturday, Apr 16, 2022

A regulatory sandbox is still absent in Viet Nam, although this concept has been talked about for years.

Obstacles stand in way of mobile money

Saturday, Mar 26, 2022

Mobile money (MM) has not gained much popularity in the country among mobile phone users due to several shortcomings.

Telecom providers launch Mobile Money service

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022

Telecommunications isn''t the booming industry it once was, thanks to the mobile market becoming saturated in recent years. This shift is forcing telecom providers to look for "new spaces" - one of which is Mobile Money.

Retailers invest in tech as contactless payments become a trend

Wednesday, Dec 08, 2021

With contactless payment becoming increasingly common in HCM City due to people’s fear of COVID-19, retail firms are investing more and more in digital infrastructure.

Viettel launches mobile money services

Thursday, Dec 02, 2021

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) on Wednesday launched its digital financial ecosystem called Viettel Money.

MobiFone becomes first Mobile Money service provider

Friday, Nov 19, 2021

MobiFone has become the first telecoms company to provide Mobile Money services in Viet Nam after receiving permission from the State Bank of Viet Nam on Thursday.

Viet Nam to pilot Mobile Money service for two years

Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021

Viet Nam will pilot Mobile Money service across the country for two years before officially launching it, according to Deputy Governor of the State Bank Dao Minh Tu.

Pilot Mobile Money service to be licenced next month

Wednesday, Jul 07, 2021

Local network providers are expected to be licenced to pilot Mobile Money service next month after more than two years of waiting according to the approved roadmap.

Mobile money good, but carries potential risks: economist

Thursday, Apr 01, 2021

Vietnamese authorities have begun a two-year trial of mobile money as they seek to promote non-cash payments and improve transaction efficiency in the economy.