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The healthcare industry is entering the new year with a strong momentum, backed by increased transparency surrounding government healthcare policies and a surge of investor interest. The sector’s future earnings prospects are on the rise, spurred by a robust…
In Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), approximately 14,000 ride-hailing motorbike drivers have transitioned from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric versions. This represents about 3.5% of the total fleet. Ngo Hai Duong, Head of the Road Transport Management…
More than a few workers made unemployed by increasing layoffs in Vietnam recently have become motorcycle taxi drivers only to realize it’s not a lasting solution. After starting his workday at 5 a.m., at 10 a.m. Le Van Manh had completed only one trip, which…
Walmart said on Tuesday it plans to hire more than 3,000 U.S. delivery drivers and build out a fleet of all-electric delivery vans to support its “in-home” grocery delivery service, its latest investment in its last-mile fulfillment network. The retailer,…
Waze has been putting out a lot of new themes for its users all over the world, but the new experience released this week is aimed at US users only. Thanks to a partnership with Goodyear, Waze is bringing its users the College Football experience beyond the…
Ride-hailing company Gojek has raised fares by 8.3-10 percent following the recent revamp of the value-added tax regime, which requires it to pay more. The hike applies to all three services it offers in Vietnam, motorbike taxi, food delivery and goods…
Singtel has inked a new partnership with ride hailing company GOJEK aimed at cross-marketing their offerings and providing perks to users and drivers. Under the agreement, Singtel will offer GOJEK drivers who subscribe to its Combo mobile plans data-free…
The ride hailing company releases business data for the first time, one year after launching its motorbike service in Vietnam. More than 20,000 Vietnamese men and women have registered to work as motorbike taxi drivers for Uber, a representative of the ride…
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