Dang Tuyet Dung, country manager for Visa Vietnam and Laos Why did you choose university students as the target audience of your financial literacy education programme? Visa believes the most important financial tool is not a product – it is knowledge. That is why Visa has been developing financial literacy programmes that teach individuals, especially university students. The first reason is that we consider students as the ambassadors of change, and a key factor that will make a lasting impact on the programme’s development in Vietnam. These are the people that will shape the country over the coming years, and as such, it is vital that they learn these skills. Second, the growth of electronic payments is exciting because it benefits everyone by giving them access to faster, more convenient, and more secure ways to pay. Especially, there is huge enthusiasm amongst the Vietnamese youth about technology, and many are shopping online regularly. We expect that, by the time … [Read more...] about Visa kits out students with financial finesse
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VISA prepares smart financial management for Vietnamese students
The Hanoitimes - Preparing financial management skills for students is part of efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s increasingly diverse commerce scenarios. Vietnam among fastest growing markets for Visa globally VISA to help Vietnamese people access financial solutions Visa Inc. (VISA) has pursued a program that provides smart financial management skills to students across Vietnam over the past eight years. VISA's program prepares smart financial management skills for Vietnamese students. Photo: Ogilvy In cooperation with the Central Committee of Vietnam Students’ Association (CCVSA), VISA launched earlier this week the 2019 “Practical Money Skills” program which focuses on the key subjects – students and other beneficiaries in a broader scope. With this year’s program under the theme “Cháy túi” (literally, “wallet on fire”, similar to the English phrase “money burns a hole in … [Read more...] about VISA prepares smart financial management for Vietnamese students