A QR code is only a means of displaying information, while an effective traceability system must allow businesses to track products from raw materials and production to transport and distribution.
The new service enables Singaporean visitors to make seamless QR payments across Việt Nam using their existing mobile payment apps, supporting tourism, trade and deeper digital economic integration between the two countries.
Việt Nam has rolled out a cross-border QR payment service with South Korea, marking a new step in financial connectivity between the two countries and supporting growing tourism and trade flows.
The SBV noted that, with the current growth momentum and the expansion of cross-border QR payments across multiple countries, cashless payments would continue to be a key driver of Việt Nam’s digital economy and financial inclusion.
Nearly 18 billion cashless transactions were recorded in the first nine months of this year, with total value surpassing VNĐ260 quadrillion (nearly US$10 billion).
Relevant authorities are requested to swiftly implement measures to encourage non-cash transactions, enhance direction and guidance, and conduct widespread communication campaigns to promote cashless payments.
Customers of seven banks, including Vietinbank, BIDV, Vietcombank, Sacombank, TPBank, BVBank and Nam A Bank, can now scan LaoQR codes to make payments in Laos.
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.
Amid increasingly fierce competition in the digital payments sector, e-wallets are facing significant challenges to maintain their long-term viability.
SBV''s deputy governor Phạm Tiến Dũng said as the number of customers and transactions increases, the rising complexity poses many challenges for managing and ensuring security in the payment industry.
No longer having to worry about exchanging currency or bringing cash when going to Cambodia for travel or work, Vietnamese people can now make QR code payments via Sacombank Pay app quickly and safely at payment acceptance points in the country.