Australian state minister pledges support for fintech firm’s Vietnam operations
Anoulack Chanthivong, Science and Technology Minister for New South Wales, has promised to support fintech firm EzyRemit in connecting with all colleges and universities in Australia to promote payment services related to overseas studies.
Chanthivong, who is also Minister for Industry and Trade for the Australian state, made the pledge Thursday while visiting the Ho Chi Minh City office of EzyRemit, an Australian fintech company specializing in providing fast, secure, and safe international payment services.
This visit followed EzyRemit's representation of Australian tech businesses at the opening ceremony of the Australia-Vietnam Technology Forum held June 24-26 in Vietnam’s southern metropolis.
Anoulack Chanthivong, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Science and Technology of New South Wales, Australia (third left) visits the HCMC office of Australian fintech firm EzyRemit, July 4, 2024. Photo courtesy of EzyRemit.
HCMC’s External Relations Department said Minister Chanthivong's visit was a milestone in the strong and successful cooperation between Australia and Vietnam.
It noted that the two countries had celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year.
“This visit provides an excellent opportunity to honor the strength of the Australia-Vietnam relationship and to affirm the remarkable progress in various fields, including the economy, education, science, and technology,” the department said.
In discussions with EzyRemit leadership, Chanthivong promised to support EzyRemit in connecting with Australian educational institutions. He said it would create numerous “new cooperation opportunities and strengthen the friendship between New South Wales and Vietnam.”
EzyRemit said the minister’s visit reflected the company's efforts and contributions in bridging and connecting the two economies in general and their scientific and technological communities in particular.
"Minister Chanthivong's visit shows the growing importance of global financial cooperation. Immigrant communities face barriers around the world, such as language barriers, complicated procedures and concerns about safety when making international transactions. EzyRemit, with its mission of support and connection, always strives to provide safe financial technology services,” said co-founder Allan Nguyen.
During his Vietnam visit, Chanthivong also visited HCMC Polytechnic University and other institutions in the country.
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