According to GBTA, global business travel spending is forecast to reach 1.71 trillion USD in 2026, up 7.2%, while trip volume grows only 1.3%, and is expected to pass 2 trillion USD by 2030. In Vietnam, business travel spending is forecast to reach 6.0 billion USD in 2026, up 13.2%, the fastest growth in Southeast Asia, with the top five economic sectors accounting for 50.2% of the total. A GBTA survey found that 46% of employees use personal cards to earn better rewards, 40% said the reimbursement process takes too long, and 27% waited a long time to receive a corporate card after approval. At a forum in Ho Chi Minh City organized by Visa, speakers argued that companies should shift from post-trip audits to controlling spending at the point of decision and payment, by linking payment tools, policies and spending data.
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Original headline: Giải quyết bất cập trong kiểm soát chi phí công tác của doanh nghiệp Việt
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