merger could tip scales in ride hailing

Merger could tip scales in ride-hailing

The two local ride-hailing platforms be and FastGo could negotiate a merger to break the dominance of Grab in Vietnam.
january may foreign investment inflows reach 139 billion promising strong rebound

January-May foreign investment inflows reach $13.9 billion, promising strong rebound

Although the total foreign investment capital in the first five months of this year reported a decrease of 17 per cent on-year, however, capital inflows are expected to increase once again thanks to drastic government measures to grab opportunities from the global wave of investment relocation.
online food purchases predicted to rule the roost post pandemic

Online food purchases predicted to rule the roost post-pandemic

The online food and grocery delivery segment has gained remarkable momentum after multiple platforms launched services for those stuck at home during social distancing.
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. 
the grand super deals

The Grand Super Deals

The warm summer is around the corner, it’s time to dive into the azure ocean and enjoy some sunny luxury. Let’s not waste a second and grab one of the tempting offers by southern paradise The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino. 
muzzling ride hailers for public safety

Muzzling ride-hailers for public safety

The lack of contractual ties between ride-hailing service providers and their partners and that of criteria in selecting drivers have raised concerns about safety risks for both passengers and the larger community.
grab increases financial relief for restaurant partners and food merchants during covid 19

Grab increases financial relief for restaurant partners and food merchants during COVID-19

Grab is the only ride-hailing firm providing financial support to restaurant partners and food merchants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will use part of its financial relief worth VND70 billion ($3 million) to help restaurants and cafés generate revenue and attract new customers during the crisis.
decree 10 paves way for grab and other ride hailing firms to begin official operation

Decree 10 paves way for Grab and other ride-hailing firms to begin official operation

Decree No.10/2020/ND-CP is heralding a new development chapter for the Vietnamese transport industry by opening to the trends of the future. Under the new law, Grab and other tech-based car firms can now select a suitable business model and operate on full legal grounds – on a national scale.
grab steps up relief measures to protect health and safety of drivers during covid 19

Grab steps up relief measures to protect health and safety of drivers during COVID-19

Grab is the only ride-hailing firm in Vietnam offering financial support and launching several initiatives to support the community and its partners in the COVID-19 fight.
vietnam formalises legal framework for grab and other ride hailing platforms

Vietnam formalises legal framework for Grab and other ride-hailing platforms

From April 1, Decree No.10/2020/ND-CP is officially in effect, replacing Decree No.86/2014/ND-CP on auto transport business and conditions for auto transport business. This means Grab and other ride-hailing platforms can now operate as legal businesses in Vietnam after the pilot e-hailing programme ended.
grab makes partner health top priority to ensure safety of community

Grab makes partner health top priority to ensure safety of community

By rolling out its latest support programme valued at VND70 billion ($3 million), mostly associated with GrabFood partners, Grab Vietnam deepens its partnership with the community in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
grab vietnam spends 3 million supporting driver and merchant partners from covid 19

Grab Vietnam spends $3 million supporting driver and merchant partners from COVID-19

Grab Vietnam has launched a support fund worth VND70 billion ($3 million) to assist drivers as well as delivery and merchant-partners as well as support the government's initiatives during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
super apps release grocery delivery to ease social distancing during covid 19

Super apps release grocery delivery to ease social distancing during COVID-19

Taking advantage of social distancing and people going into voluntary isolation and refusing to leave their homes during the COVID-19 outbreak, ride-hailing applications Grab and Be introduced a new service where drivers can pick up their grocery.
opportunities from tickers with high dividend yield

Opportunities from tickers with high dividend yield

The stock market is in the doldrums due to the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharp decline in prices, however, is ushering in good opportunities for investors to grab tickers with attractive dividends.
grab begins pilot of grabmart in ho chi minh city

Grab begins pilot of GrabMart in Ho Chi Minh City

Grab, Southeast Asia’s superapp, has just begun piloting its newest service GrabMart for users in Ho Chi Minh City, helping to bolster user safety and supplementing the government's efforts to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.