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.

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.

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.

VietNamNet Bridge - Non-cash payment channels such as QR Code, mobile banking, internet banking, e-wallet and non-touch cards have become more popular in Vietnam.

Making payment via QR Code is now popular in Vietnam as a series of commercial banks, e-wallets and intermediary payment institutions have launched QR Pay feature on mobile apps and mobile banking services.

VietNamNet Bridge - Payments with QR Code technology on smartphones has become popular in Vietnam, thanks to its convenience and safety.

VietNamNet Bridge - Payments for many different kinds of goods and services, from air tickets to electricity bills, can be made by scanning QR codes with mobile cameras.

VietNamNet Bridge - Finance technology solutions are growing rapidly in Asia Pacific. In Vietnam, all conditions are favorable to pave the way for the fintech market to boom.