In 2021, the industry is already seeing FIs and fintechs race to deliver instantaneous services through new financial products, with GBG's latest research finding 31% of FIs in APAC planning to offer instant bank accounts and instant loans, 29% planning to offer instant credit cards, and 22% planning to offer user voice activated fund transfers and bill payments. To take CX to the next level, there is a probability that the financial services sector will explore replicating successes from other industries, such as retail businesses that have effectively used augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to re-create in-store experiences, which could be used by banks to create virtual in-branch experiences. … [Read more...] about GBG: Six predictions for the financial services and fraud landscape in 2021
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13th National Party Congress: Hanoi, HCM City aim for digital government
Mr. Phong emphasized that based on the new perspectives of the Party, Hanoi’s practical situation, to comprehensively and synchronously implement tasks and solutions, the city is determined to rely on science. technology, culture, and intellectual resources to formulate the city’s development strategies. In the coming time, the city will focus on implementing well five major directions and three breakthrough stages. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress: Hanoi, HCM City aim for digital government
Animal feed exports poised to hit $1 billion mark
Thanks to such a significant growth seen in December, the country’s animal feed export turnover in 2020 reached over $800 million, up 17 per cent compared to 2019 with China, Cambodia and the US being the three largest consumption markets, accounting for over 10 per cent of the nation’s total export value. … [Read more...] about Animal feed exports poised to hit $1 billion mark
Viet Nam’s economic growth can even surpass expectations in 2021: expert
In 2021, many organisations are still optimistic about Viet Nam’s GDP growth. Recently, the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s National Center for Socio-Economic Information and Forecast (NCIF) released its outlook for the country’s economy with the growth of 6.17 per cent in 2021 in a base-line scenario. GDP growth may even reach 6.72 per cent in the best-case scenario. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s economic growth can even surpass expectations in 2021: expert
Companies scramble to ensure Lunar New Year pay bonuses
Labourers in numerous companies have been striking in protest over unpaid Lunar New Year bonuses traditionally awarded to staff in line with the holidays. If strikes last for a long time, they will impact the company’s prestige in the eyes of partners. In addition, workers quitting due to being unhappy with a low bonus or lack of bonus will also impact the company’s operations because it is difficult to recruit new employees in the days before and after the holiday. … [Read more...] about Companies scramble to ensure Lunar New Year pay bonuses