Mastercard supports Ho Chi Minh City to promote digital transformation and develop smart cities

DNVN - With global experience in the field of digital finance, Mastercard Worldwide wishes to become a technology and strategic partner of Ho Chi Minh City in developing smart public transport and cashless payments.

On September 9, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong had a working session with Mr. Timothy Murphy - Global Vice President of Mastercard Worldwide .

At the meeting , Mr. Timothy Murphy said that Mastercard is deploying support for a cashless payment system for public transport in Ho Chi Minh City. With a flexible interface, multiple languages ​​and the ability to integrate applications, this solution helps people and tourists pay conveniently when using metro, bus ... , contributing to promoting the trend of digital payment and encouraging people to participate in public transport .

Mastercard Worldwide Corporate Vice President Timothy Murphy speaks at the meeting .

Mastercard's global vice president highly appreciated the development achievements of Ho Chi Minh City, especially the goal of building a leading smart city in the region . He expressed his hope that Mastercard will accompany the city in its digital transformation journey , develop a modern payment ecosystem , increase convenience for people , and at the same time improve the quality of urban life .

Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong spoke at the meeting .

Speaking at the meeting , Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong acknowledged Mastercard 's role and global initiatives in the field of digital finance . He emphasized that public transport and cashless payments are top priorities in the city 's digital transformation process . The application of smart payment solutions for Metro Line 1, the bus system , river buses and public bicycles will facilitate people and improve their experience when participating in traffic .

Vice President Bui Xuan Cuong proposed that Mastercard continue to cooperate to expand the cashless payment system , deploy communication and promotion programs and guide passengers to use digital payments on public transport . At the same time , he hoped that the Group would share more international experience in building smart cities , integrating transport and digital finance , thereby developing a sustainable payment ecosystem , contributing a stable source of revenue to the budget and better serving people 's needs .

Nam Phong

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