Is cash no longer king?

November 30, 2023 - 15:56

Cash in days gone by, was certainly king. These days, not so much. More and more places in Hà Nội are going cashless, with customers paying via their smartphones. Businesses of all sizes say this is a good thing. But what do you think? Do you still carry cash or pay at the touch of a button?

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