Hanoi, Dec. 2 -- From December 2, Chinese visitors to Vietnam can use their familiar mobile payment apps to scan VIETQR Global codes and make direct payments at shopping, dining and tourist locations nationwide. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Hanoi launching bilateral QR-code retail payment connectivity between Vietnam and China. The event was organised by the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), UnionPay International (UPI) of China, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank). Major retailers and service providers, including Central Retail supermarkets, Highlands Coffee and Sun World tourist sites, are now ready to accept QR pa...