zalo shop cutting the tree under itself with new subscription charge

Zalo Shop cutting the tree under itself with new subscription charge

Online vendors are protesting the decision by Zalo Shop to begin charging subscription fees, claiming its product offering and market share are nowhere close to warranting the step.
stock market hits records in covid 19 year on rising optimism

Stock market hits records in COVID-19 year on rising optimism

Vietnam’s stock market has posted record highs as the Government’s stimulus measures and good control of the coronavirus outbreak are turbo-charging the country’s economic recovery from the pandemic, according to insiders.
vinbus reaches new milestone in completing electric bus system

VinBus reaches new milestone in completing electric bus system

The agreement with Advantech Vietnam Technology is an important step for VinBus, after the strategic cooperation with Star Charge, the world’s leading provider of charging equipment and solutions, to complete its electric bus system. 
south korean government to look into google and apple app stores

South Korean government to look into Google and Apple app stores

Apple and Google are in the sight of the South Korean government as their fee-charging policies have been too heavy a burden for app developers for many years.
dabaco delays rectifying lasting pollution debacle

Dabaco delays rectifying lasting pollution debacle

Facing allegations of discharging untreated waste into the environment, Dabaco Tuyen Quang has admitted mistakes and pledged that the company would make improvements in supervision of the workflow and employees’ performance – but failed to set a specific timeline.
grab committed to tax obligations

Grab committed to tax obligations

Singapore-backed Grab Vietnam has defended itself from queries over its tax-charging policy involving its drivers. 
internet distributor of phu my hung area caught red handed

Internet distributor of Phu My Hung area caught red handed

New Life Service Trading Co., Ltd., the internet distributor in Phu My Hung urban area, has allegedly been grossly overcharging internet fees for residents.
visitors to be charged for covid 19 treatment

Visitors to be charged for COVID-19 treatment

As the COVID-19 is detected in new areas across the globe, Vietnam will have to strengthen prevention measures and begin charging treatment fees for visitors, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said today.
slow charging progress in e mobility in need of boost

Slow-charging progress in e-mobility in need of boost

Rising air pollution amidst the rapid urbanisation in developing countries like Vietnam is a headache for authorities and citizens alike. Alongside Vietnam’s plan to ban motorcycles from big cities that remains in limbo, the country’s transition to e-mobility and building out the relevant infrastructure seems equally uncertain.  Phuong Thu reports.
demand for charging stations causes jam in ev advancement

Demand for charging stations causes jam in EV advancement

As air pollution in big cities passes far beyond acceptable limits, the interest in electric vehicles is rising. However, the lack of an adequate charging infrastructure looks to be a major roadblock on the journey towards a clean vehicle transition. Ha Anh reports.
airasia to remove processing fee for credit card online banking payments

AirAsia to remove processing fee for credit card, online banking payments

Low-cost carrier AirAsia said on Tuesday (Jul 30) it will no longer be charging customers who make payments via credit card and online banking a processing fee. 
man city batter brighton to retain premier league title

Man City batter Brighton to retain Premier League title

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday May 12), holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nailbiting campaign.
shopee begins charging commission

Shopee begins charging commission

On April 1 Shopee officially started charging commission from its vendors. Shopee Vietnam’s managing director Tran Tuan Anh stated that the proceeds from this charge will be used to upgrade the e-commerce platform and services.
vinmart charging points to be deployed across two major cities

VinMart+ charging points to be deployed across two major cities

In addition to co-operating with petroleum giants to develop charging points, VinFast will set up charging points in convenience stores VinMart+, high schools, and the basements of buildings in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
vtv trying to recoup world cup tv rights by hiking advertising prices

VTV trying to recoup World Cup TV rights by hiking advertising prices

Maybe due to not charging viewers, Vietnam Television (VTV) is trying to recover its capital spent on buying the 2018 World Cup’s TV rights by raising advertisement prices. A 30-second slot during the finals now goes for VND800 million ($35,242).