There is an increasing preference for digital banking and new payment modes such as mobile banking apps, e-wallets, QR code-based payments, e-commerce payment platforms and mobile wallet debit or credit cards among Vietnamese consumers, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in its report “ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study" (ACSS) which was launched on November 1.

The National Electronic Authentication Centre (NEAC), Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC), Vietnam Banks Association and Certificate Authority and Digital Transaction Club (VCDC) on October 17 held a workshop on the role of personal digital signatures in online payment.

The Hanoi authorities on October 7 held an event to promote cashless payments in Hoan Kiem district.

Vietnam has received US$41.2 million, equivalent to 80% of the total funding, from the World Bank for 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 as a result of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in deforestation and forest degradation until 2025, according to Director of the Forestry Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Tran Quang Bao.

The third Vietnam Card Day 2023 is set to take place at Hanoi National University of Education’s Stadium between October 6 and 8 with the theme of Bứt phá giới hạn (Break the limit).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has set a target to increase the cashless payment ratio in e-commerce, especially e-payments through payment intermediaries or applications, to 50% by 2025.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), has officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative.

The website, www.vietnamairlines.com, and mobile app of Vietnam Airlines have been granted the international security certification of PCI DSS Compliance Level 2.

Commercial banks in Vietnam have invested a total of VND15 trillion (US$629.7 million) in digital transformation, heard an online seminar on ensuring security and safety for e-payments in the digital era held on August 21.

VOV.VN - Popular mobile payment service Apple Pay officially debuted in Vietnam on August 8.