“Sacombank Leads the Way in Vietnam’s Cashless Revolution”
Through a series of well-crafted initiatives, Sacombank, along with its partners, aims to foster a culture of digital payments and smart consumer habits while promoting positive economic impacts in Vietnam during this era of integration.
The highlight of these efforts, the Ting Ting Day Cashless Festival, will take place from 7:30 AM on June 14, 2025, to 9:00 PM on June 15, 2025, at the Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Here, visitors can explore Sacombank’s booth and discover convenient gifts, eco-friendly consumption methods, and modern payment options through the Sacombank Pay app and their Mastercard MultiPass, Metro Pass, and Visa Platinum O2 cards.
Concurrently, Sacombank is offering a range of promotions under the campaign “Unlocking a Green Lifestyle with Digital Ease” until June 30, 2025. These include lifetime waivers on annual fees and 100% cashback on transactions when paying through automatic ticket gates at Metro stations and buses with the Sacombank Mastercard MultiPass. Similar perks are available with the Sacombank Mastercard Metro Pass, and the Visa Platinum O₂ card offers 10% cashback (up to VND 300,000) when shopping at eco-friendly brands like Decathlon, Vinamilk, and Xanh SM. Additionally, users can earn up to VND 50,000 per referral for introducing Sacombank Pay, enjoy higher online savings rates of up to 0.7%/year, and get 50% cashback (up to VND 25,000) on mobile phone top-ups, among other attractive benefits.
Over the years, Sacombank has made significant investments in digital infrastructure and advanced security technologies while diversifying its range of electronic payment products and services. The bank has also actively promoted financial literacy campaigns to raise awareness about digital finance and encourage smarter consumption habits within the community.
This commitment to driving digital payments is evident in Sacombank’s impressive statistics as of May 2025, with nearly 96% of transactions conducted through digital channels, over 6.8 million downloads and users of the Sacombank Pay app, and more than 6 million cards in circulation.
By actively supporting the “Cashless Day” initiative and introducing innovative digital payment solutions, Sacombank is taking steady steps toward realizing a cashless society and contributing tangibly to Vietnam’s national digital transformation journey. Moving forward, Sacombank will continue to foster connections between finance, technology, and the community, playing a pivotal role in creating a sustainable, convenient, and inclusive payment ecosystem for all customer segments.
For more information on these promotions, please contact Sacombank’s hotline at 1800 5858 88 or visit their website.
The Ultimate Guide to the 34 Provincial Administrative Units: Unlocking Effective Governance
As of June 12, 2025, there are 34 administrative units at the provincial level across the country, consisting of 28 provinces and 6 cities. Of these, 19 provinces and 4 cities were formed after the reorganization, while 11 provinces and cities remained unchanged.
What Happens to Your Old Documents After Provincial Mergers?
“Vice President of the National Assembly, Nguyen Khac Dinh, emphasized during the meeting on June 12th that citizens and businesses should continue using their previously issued documents until their expiration dates.”
“Harnessing the Power of EVFTA: Accelerating Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation between Vietnam and Lithuania”
Vietnam, as a convenient gateway to the ASEAN market, and Lithuania, with its access to the Central and Eastern European region, present a unique opportunity for collaboration. With their respective advantages and the benefits of the EVFTA agreement, there is potential to significantly increase bilateral trade and take these numbers to new heights.
A New Wave of Swedish Investment in Vietnam: The Prime Minister’s Vision
“On his official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden, on the afternoon of June 12th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, co-chaired the Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum in Stockholm. The forum, themed ‘Green Transition, Digital Transformation, and Innovation,’ aimed to foster economic cooperation and innovation between the two countries.”
The Most Expensive Social Housing Project in Hanoi: 32 sqm Unit Priced at Over VND 860 Million.
The Rice City Long Chau social housing project in Long Bien, Hanoi, boasts an estimated price of VND 26-27 million per square meter, making it the most expensive new social housing development in the city to date.
