Vietnam's 'Mobile-Only' Payment Lifestyle: Rapid Adoption and Emerging Challenges
Digital payments, particularly QR code transactions, are rapidly becoming the norm in Vietnam, deeply integrated into daily life. A Mastercard executive highlights the convenience of this 'mobile-only' lifestyle and discusses challenges, including the impact on foreign tourists.
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