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Vietnam to produce cryptocurrency, set up exchange

VIETNAM will soon launch a new cryptocurrency exchange – the first of its kind in the country. Kronn Ventures AG, a blockchain-focused company from Switzerland, is behind the move.
 The Swiss company last week signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese distribution company Linh Thanh Group for the production of the cryptocurrency and the establishment of an exchange in Vietnam.
 They have obtained a licence for the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange, according to the Swiss company’s source.
 Kronn Ventures AG is based in Zug, which is known as the “Silicon Valley” of cryptocurrencies by the global crypto community.
 In October, the firm formed a consortium with financial committees of five developing Asian countries including Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri |Lanka to build an international |wiring system using blockchain technology.
With the help of Linh Thanh Group, Vietnam became the first place to kick start the Asia-wide transnational wiring system.
 According to Linh Thanh Group, cooperation with Kronn Ventures will lead to a world-class cryptocurrency exchange as the firm is a leading blockchain company that also collaborates with King’s College in London on AI research.
 Prices of cryptocurrencies are declining around the world, coming off a high created by excessive speculation. However, large banks on Wall Street and in other developed countries are increasing their investments in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
 Vietnam is catching up with its neighbours in Asia by investing in developing the technology. – Viet Nam News 

Lawson to test unstaffed convenience stores
Major Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc said it will test unmanned operations at two outlets for several months from around July as part of measures to tackle manpower shortages.
 During the trial, the stores will be unattended between midnight and 5 am each day. 
While a member of store personnel will stand by in the staff area of each outlet for the time being, Lawson hopes the outlets will eventually operate fully without personnel.
 Only customers who register in advance using a dedicated |smartphone app will be able to use the stores. They will enter the shops after a relevant quick response, or QR, code on their smartphone screens is scanned by a reader installed at the store entrances. Lawson is also considering introducing a facial recognition system for store entry.
 Customers will pay for purchases using a self-checkout device or a smartphone-based settlement |system.
 Additional security cameras will be installed to prevent shoplifting.
 The stores will not sell alcoholic beverages, cigarettes or fried food during the unmanned operations. – The Yomiuri Shimbun
 

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