Technological solutions recommended by the Ministry of Information and Communications have contributed to helping many provinces in Vietnam detect, localize, and prevent the spread of Covid-19 while maintaining a "new normal" life.

Visitors can check out the safety level of destinations via the “Vietnam safe travel” app.

Facing the complicated development of epidemic, many provinces have ordered local people to apply technology solutions such as filling out electronic medical declarations by scanning QR codes and installing the Covid-19 tracking app Bluezone.

Under the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the interest in new payment technologies is growing in the Asia-Pacific region.

Forms of digital payment have become more popular in Vietnam, particularly e-wallets and QR codes.

The HCM City Department of Transport has piloted the installation of QR readers under street name signs that provide the streets’ historical facts, background information and designated names.

Vietnamese are making more payments with QR Code thanks to its utility, security and promotion programs launched by service providers.

The popularity of contactless payments has rocketed in Vietnam over the last few years, with banks launching more options for customers to enjoy going cashless.

The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi on April 17 announced that it is organizing a chartered repatriation flight for approximately 100 Thai nationals who are stranded in Vietnam due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

For guests who have not declared their health status at immigration checkpoints, hotel staff should assist them to declare on the website or via application on mobile phone.

HCM City, the country’s commercial hub, has the potential to become a fintech hotspot of the country and region, according to experts.

Analysts believe that delivery services offering the shortest delivery time thanks to technology applications will win the market.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung, speaks to Hải Quan (Customs) Online about how to differentiate genuine goods from fake products.