Posts From Fintech News Vietnam
Vietnam Welcomes New Fintech Bachelor Program
On September 26, 2018, the National Economics University in Hanoi officially held a launch ceremony for the new International Bachelor Program in Financial Technology. Attending the event were Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, principal of the school, Assoc. Prof. Jenho
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P2P Lending Activity Accelerates in Vietnam
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam with new players entering the market and regulators moving forward with creating a favorable environment. In September, a new company called Megalend Viet Nam Investment and Trading Corporation made its debut
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Vietnamese Firms Still Behind International Counterparts in Adopting Blockchain, AI: Survey
Vietnamese firms understand the need to adopt cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, yet only a few of them are actually using them, according to a report by Navigos Group, an online recruitment company and subsidiary of en-japan
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Vietnam: Rise of E-Commerce Paving the Way for Digital, Mobile Payments Boom
Although Vietnam remains a cash-dominant economy, evidences suggest that digital and mobile payments are rapidly growing. According to Harmander Mahal, head of retail banking at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, the rise of e-commerce in Vietnam is paving the way for
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Digital Banking Sees Prosperous Future in Vietnam
Like the rest of emerging countries in Asia, digital banking penetration in Vietnam is on the rise. According to a survey by IDG Vietnam, 81% of respondents said they used digital banking solutions in 2017 compared to 21% in 2015.
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Fintech for Financial Inclusion in Vietnam
Fintech companies, which leverage technology and digital platforms to provide financial services at lower cost and wider, better access, have a key role to play in Vietnam where only 59% of the population have a formal bank account. A paper
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Top Fintech Vietnam News From May 2018
Here comes our selection of must read Fintech News from May. Also check out the Fintech Vietnam Job selection at the end of our newsletter. For Fintech Vietnam daily updates you can follow our Facebook Page, join our Facebook Group and Meetup community or follow
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Vietnam Fintech Sector Report: All about Digital and Mobile Payments ?
Vietnam’s fintech industry is poised for growth as Internet and smartphone penetration rates continue to rise and as the government pursues its push for greater digitalization of the economy, according to a new report by consulting firm Solidiance. In 2017,
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