Laos to roll out QR code transactions with neighbouring countries

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Laos will start using QR code transactions with neighbouring countries to facilitate money transfers and payments by workers and tourists in these countries, the Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR has said.

“We will pilot the use of QR code payments with Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia in the fourth quarter [of this year],” Dr Bounleua Sinxayvoravong told the recent 5th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly.