NAPAS to expand cross-border QR payment with China, RoK and Japan in 2025

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024

The National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (NAPAS) will expand its cross-border QR payment services with countries including China, Japan and the Republic of Korea in 2025.

HDBank wins award for outstanding international payment service for 3rd consecutive year

Thursday, Nov 26, 2020

HDBank won two awards from J.P Morgan Chase Bank for achieving excellent straight-through payment rates of 99.94 per cent and 99.68 per cent in MT202 and MT103. — Photo courtesy of the bank

Viet Nam to allow banks to use foreign e-wallets for international payments

Saturday, Oct 31, 2020

Under current regulations, domestic banks are only allowed to cooperate with foreign banks and international card organisations for international payments.

How will mobile money affect e-wallets?

Saturday, Jun 27, 2020

Many economists have said that competition between e-wallets and mobile money might not happen as each payment method has different goals and market share.

Two more payment intermediary services licensed in Viet Nam

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has issued licences to two non-banking organisations to provide intermediary payment services.

Central bank delays foreign ownership cap in payment services industry

Monday, Mar 23, 2020

The State Bank of Viet Nam has said it will not cap foreign ownership of companies in the payment services industry in its draft decree to replace Decree No.101.

State bank to lower foreign ownership in payment intermediaries

Saturday, Nov 23, 2019

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) plans to lower the foreign ownership rate in the payment intermediary service sector to 49 per cent instead of leaving it unrestricted to avoid manipulation by foreign investors in the field.

HARACO launches online payment service through NganLuong.vn

Tuesday, Aug 06, 2019

Ha Noi Railway Transport JSC (HARACO) and e-wallet and online payment gateway NganLuong.vn signed an agreement on Tuesday in Ha Noi to offer online booking and payment services for railway tickets.

VNR launches online payment service through VIMO e-wallet

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019

Việt Nam Railway (VNR) and NextTech Group signed an agreement on Tuesday in Hà Nội to offer online booking and payment services for railway tickets through e-wallet VIMO.

Gov’t eases conditions for offshore indirect investment

Thursday, Feb 14, 2019

The Government has issued a new decree to facilitate business conditions for offshore indirect investment, credit information activities and intermediary payment services under the management of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV).

Ministry of Health encourages development of private hospitals

Tuesday, Aug 14, 2018

Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has asked Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital in HCM City to adopt more advanced medical technologies and broaden application of IT.

Central bank cuts 257 business conditions

Friday, Jul 20, 2018

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has approved a plan to remove or simplify 257 business conditions under its management.

Government plans pilot application of new payment services

Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue has asked relevant bodies to report a pilot plan on applying new payment services to Prime Minister before April this year.

HDBank signs MoneyGram deal for funds transfer

Friday, Jan 19, 2018

HDBank has signed up MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer and payment services, to provide its customers with quick and easy international money transfer services.

VNPT EPAY, Woori Bank co-operate in online payment

Thursday, Oct 12, 2017

VNPT EPAY and Woori Bank Viet Nam signed a co-operation agreement on online payment services on Wednesday.