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Bank event promotes technology

The 14th Banking Vietnam Conference and Exhibition to be held here on May 25 and 26 will discuss measures to maximise information technology, diversify banking products and develop non-cash payment outlets.
The 14th Banking Vietnam Conference and Exhibition to be held here onMay 25 and 26 will discuss measures to maximise information technology,diversify banking products and develop non-cash payment outlets.

The event will be hosted by the Information Technology Department (ITD)of the State Bank of Vietnam and the International Data Group (IDGASEAN).

Bankers will be able to learn how to increase theeffectiveness of non-cash payments, including point-of-sale (POS),e-commerce and online banking.

An exhibition will display local and foreign technologies covering POS and mobile, internet and kiosk banking.

Le Manh Hung, head of the ITD, said that the event would contribute to modernising Vietnam 's banking system./.
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