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Advances in technology may be the key to solving the problems faced by local taxi companies. Hanoi-based taxi companies are seeking permission from the Government and the Hanoi authorities to allow the import and use of electric cars. G7 taxis stop at a local park in Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Anh/The Hanoi Times The electric car helps reduce environmental pollution by consuming clean energy, which is now the global vibe, said chairman of the Hanoi Taxi Association Nguyen Cong Hung. The Covid-19 pandemic, the growth of ride-hailing technology applications, and rising fuel prices are some of the factors impacting traditional cab firms, Hung said at a meeting on March 21. "Several taxi companies are being dissolved and their assets sold because they are operating at a loss," Hung said. "Domestic cab companies need a new form of business operation to adapt to the global development of technology and transportation," he added. "Modern technologies, especially … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s taxi companies seek permission to operate electric cars

A rendering of the new Wafaifo Resort in Hoi An, which is due to open in Q1/2024 A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort as part of a strategic plan that includes a new mall, hospitality asset management services, and other tourism-related projects. Its name, Wafaifo, derives from 'wa' from water, and 'faifo', the historical name of Hoi An. Wafaifo intends to offer hospitality project consultancy services across Indochina, drawing on the hotel industry expertise of its co-founders, managing director Pieter van der Hoeven and commercial director Mikkel Krantz. Van der Hoeven and Krantz will work to establish the Wafaifo brand, its flagship urban resort in Hoi An, and build awareness of the diverse attractions in the area to an international audience. They will be supported by Wafaifo deputy managing director Uyen Ngo, who brings experience as the owner of a number … [Read more...] about New urban resort and hospitality company launched in Vietnam

Sprite launched its campaign through various actives including the event at Ho Chi Minh City’s Aeon Mall Tan Phu on March 11, 2023 The campaign’s narration underlines the intensely fizzy and refreshing taste of the product, and aims to wow the audience and their taste buds. The intense carbonation and thirst-quenching qualities are emphasised through the bubbles and condensation of ingredients while lemon-lime visual and audio cues of the ice clinking, the sound of a can opening, and the bubbles fizzing in its campaign will be part of the campaign. “Through multi-channel and sensorial experiences, what we want is to show – not just tell people why Sprite has that irresistible taste," said Le Trung Tin, Sprite’s Vietnam marketing manager, adding activities will be rolled out throughout the year. Sprite's immersion marketing approach materialised at an event in Ho Chi Minh City in March 2023 As part of the campaign, the event “Sprite - Extremely Cool” was held at Ho … [Read more...] about Sprite reveals new ‘Stay cool’ campaign

Visitors take a boat tour at Gao Giong eco-tourism site in Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province. (Photo: dulich.dongthap.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - In recent years, many provinces and cities throughout the country have bolstered the development of rural tourism in a bid to promote their natural landscapes, people, traditional crafts and products to visitors. Rural tourism is considered as the key to facilitating economic development and fostering the building of new-style rural areas. Locals and authorities join hands to develop tourism In 2016, agricultural tourism in Dong Thap began to thrive, making the Mekong Delta province an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Currently, Sa Dec city, and Thap Muoi and Cao Lanh districts in Dong Thap province have taken advantage of their natural conditions, such as rivers, rice fields, lotus fields, and mango gardens, to build new tourism products. Tu Mach's mango garden in Cao Lanh district welcomes hundreds of … [Read more...] about Localities work to foster sustainable development of rural tourism

The number of new customers of commercial banks has increased dramatically in recent years thanks to their digital applications. A customer uses VIB’s app. After only six months launching MyVIB 2.0 digital banking application, VIB has doubled the number of customers compared to the previous year. (Photo: thoibaonganhang.vn) After only six months of launching MyVIB 2.0 digital banking application – which uses multi-cloud computing technology to process 60-70% of the input data to help banks realise ideas, bring products and services to the market faster and respond sooner to customer requests, VIB has doubled the number of customers compared to the previous year and reach the target of 4 million customers nearly a year earlier than expected. Not only VIB, the wave of “cloudisation” of digital banking applications to expand modes and storage capacity, and increase integrated processing and user data security capacity has been invested in and implemented by many … [Read more...] about Digital banks attract significant numbers of customers

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and relaxation, with a visa-free policy for international visitors, allowing foreigners to stay up to 30 days without a visa, rich nature and stunning architecture. Favorable visa policy Phu Quoc is currently the destination in Vietnam that enjoys the most favorable visa policy. According to current legal regulations, from July 1, 2020, foreign passport holders traveling to Phu Quoc Island will be entitled to a visa-free stay period of no more than 30 days. Foreigners entering Vietnam through any international border gate of Vietnam and then moving to Phu Quoc Island are exempted from visa requirements following this regulation. Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful and dreamlike beaches. Phu Quoc is entitled to this visa policy because it is the only island that meets four conditions for visa exemption for foreigners under Vietnamese law. It has an international airport, is an independent space, has … [Read more...] about Visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Phu Quoc is 30 days

Taxies wait to pick up passengers at Tan Son Nhat Airport. The use of electric vehicles would lesson reliance on fluctuating global fuel prices and supply sources. — VNA/VNS Photo Hong Dat The Hanoi Taxi Association is urging for the pilot implementation of battery-powered cabs to reduce environmental impact and stay abreast of global trends. The association's Deputy President, Ho Quoc Phi, noted that electric cars are widely regarded as the future of the automobile industry, offering advantages such as easy refuelling, reduced maintenance, increased safety, no need to change oil or coolant, and less engine noise. Several taxi companies in the capital have conducted surveys, tests, and preliminary evaluations on using electric vehicles in their operations to keep pace with the global transportation industry and capitalise on opportunities. The use of electric vehicles would be an advantage in fluctuating fuel prices because of heavy dependence on the global situation and … [Read more...] about Association calls for pilot implementation of battery-powered taxis