Kredivo, in partneship with VietCredit, has become a buy now, pay later service provider on e-commerce website Sendo. — VNS Photo Kredivo, Indonesia's leading digital credit platform and one of the most valuable fintech unicorns in Southeast Asia, operating in Viet Nam in partnership with VietCredit JSC, has become e-commerce platform Sendo's buy now, pay later (BNPL) service provider partner. Sendo's customers can now checkout via Kredivo and pay for their purchase in 30 days at 0 per cent or over three, six or 12 months. They can sign up through a mobile application and get VietCredit’s approval for a credit limit of up to VND25 million (US$1,073) almost in real time. Krishnadas, senior vice president of business development at Kredivo, said, "Kredivo aims at solving customers' needs to access fast and affordable credit while also supporting merchants in driving higher gross merchandise value. “We are delighted to partner with Sendo, one of the leading e-commerce sites in … [Read more...] about Kredivo, VietCredit provide buy now, pay later service on Sendo
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ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Vietnam
As a long-standing technology partner of Audi globally, ABB E-mobility was selected to deliver its market-leading electric vehicle chargers in Vietnam for the launch of new all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro, Audi’s first electric car to hit the Vietnamese market. Like many similar Asian countries, Vietnam is experiencing rapid urbanization. The rate of car ownership is forecasted to grow thirty-five-fold from 2010 to 2050. To help mitigate the environmental impact of this increase, it is vital that the sector evolves by embracing e-mobility solutions. ABB Wallbox charger 2022 marks many changes in the electric vehicle market in Vietnam. Reputable car manufacturers, such as Audi, have realized their plans by bringing electric car models to the country. While the Vietnamese government’s incentives for e-mobility is still in the first phase, the progress in e-mobility being driven by well established vehicle manufacturers shows the important role that electric … [Read more...] about ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Vietnam
Transport ministry clamps down on taxi drivers overcharging at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
The Ministry of Transport has announced a plan to strengthen inspection and crack down on taxi drivers' illegal practices, such as enticing passengers, overcharging or refusing to take passengers at the country's busiest airport, Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. Taxis enter to pick up passengers at HCM City's Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. Deputy Minister Lê Anh Tuấn has urged inspectors from the city's Department of Transport, in cooperation with leaders of the Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and the Southern Airport Authority, to punish taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers, as well as those who impose unreasonably high extra charges. Tuấn has also asked units to arrange pick-up and drop-off areas, creating favourable conditions for buses, taxis, and app-based vehicles to park, pick up and drop off passengers. This is among measures taken to solve the recent overcrowding at the country's busiest airport, with … [Read more...] about Transport ministry clamps down on taxi drivers overcharging at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
Danish travel platform names top 8 most beautiful places in Vietnam
According to the travel booking platform, Ninh Binh, the filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” in 2016, has been dubbed “Ha Long Bay on Land”. Cu Lao Cham island, which is a cluster of 8 islets recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, is the second name by the Denmark travel platform. In Vietnam’s far north, it said, Sa Pa is popular among people who love mountain climbing and pristine landscapes. Ha Long Bay regularly appears on lists of outstanding destinations in Vietnam. Straddling the north of the Truong Son Mountain Range, Phong Nha-Ke Bang is one of the most beautiful national parks in Vietnam. It is home to Son Doong, the world’s largest cave and a UNESCO world heritage site. Unknown to many foreign visitors, Ba Be National Park boasts spectacular landscapes. Cat Ba National Park , recognised as a World Biosphere Reserve, is also an ideal destination for nature lovers, it suggested. Last but not least, with a … [Read more...] about Danish travel platform names top 8 most beautiful places in Vietnam
Vietnam ready for talks with US on tax evasion investigation into Vietnamese steel pipes
Vietnam is willing to hold trade talks with the United States to timely solve arising problems regarding a U.S. anti-circumvention investigation into steel pipe products imported from the Southeast Asian country. Le Thi Thu Hang, spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the statement at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on Thursday following reports that the U.S. officially initiated an investigation into the case. Hang affirmed that the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive partnership has witnessed progress in all fields in recent times, including in economy, trade, and investment. Vietnam is the leading trade partner of the U.S. in Southeast Asia, while the U.S. is the second-largest trade partner of Vietnam, with two-way trade turnover exceeding US$110 billion in 2021. “Vietnam advocates promoting economic, trade, and investment cooperation with the U.S. on the basis of freedom, fairness, and mutual benefits in accordance with bilateral agreements and … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for talks with US on tax evasion investigation into Vietnamese steel pipes
Border guards overcome flooding to save locals
In particular, from August 6-10, heavy and prolonged rain in the upper of Ea Sup Thuong lake together with the overflowing of reservoirs inundated low-lying areas in Ea Sup district, Dak Lak province. The floodwater was constantly rising, separating many traffic routes. Route 14C was flooded at the section of Ea H'leo bridge; the inter-commune road from Ia Lop commune to Ea Roc commune was submerged at the spring bridge No.12 section; flooding occurred in village 13 which lies between Ira Rve and Ea Roc communes. These caused traffic jams and difficult travel. According to initial statistics, in Ia Lop commune, 92 houses were flooded; more than 430 hectares of crops, farm produce and more than 1,100 cattle and poultry were destroyed by floodwater. Realizing the complicated developments of the flooding, Ea H’leo and Ia Rve border posts teamed with Defense-Economic Unit 737 under Military Region 5, local military, public security forces, and authorities updated local people with the … [Read more...] about Border guards overcome flooding to save locals
Viet Nam, Poland to expand trade and investment ties
Vietnamese and Polish businesses exchange cooperation opportunities at a networking event on Thursday in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam appreciates Poland’s continued support in pushing for the EU’s early ratification of the EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and removal of the EC’s “yellow card” warning against Viet Nam’s fishing industry. Speaking at a networking event on Thursday, Nguyen Huu Nam, deputy director of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in HCM City, said these developments would help expand Viet Nam-Poland trade and investment relations. The European Parliament (EP) recently passed a report on its Indo-Pacific strategy in the area of trade and investment, stressing the importance of the EU’s free trade agreements with partners in the region. The report called on EU members to ratify the EVIPA so that it can take effect early and create optimal conditions for promoting the EU’s investment in the region and Viet Nam. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Poland to expand trade and investment ties
HCMC records rising number of new pediatric Covid-19 cases
HCMC records a rising number of new pediatric Covid-19 cases In recent weeks, the number of Covid-19 cases in the southern metropolis has tended to increase rapidly, with an average of 144 new cases per day. Currently, the city is treating 44 cases of Covid-19 with mild and moderate symptoms including 11 children. Health experts predicted that the number of children infected with Covid-19 will continue to increase, and the best way to protect children now is to vaccinate them against the disease. According to Dr. Pham Thai Son, Deputy Head of the Covid-19 Treatment Department of the Children's Hospital 2, the hospital did not recorded any Covid-19 cases in the past month, but it admitted 22 children with Covid-19 in July. On average, the Hospital's Department of Examination received about 10 cases of Covid-19 every day, three or four of them were asked to be hospitalized. Children are hospitalized mainly because of cough, high fever, or other diseases such as sepsis, dengue … [Read more...] about HCMC records rising number of new pediatric Covid-19 cases
Direction for disbursement tightened after mixed results
According to the Ministry of Finance, the disbursement of the state budget capital as of the end of July stood at nearly $8.1 billion, accounting for 34.47 per cent of the yearly plan and a slight on-year reduction. Of this, one centrally-run agency and 11 localities reported disbursement at more than 50 per cent, 17 ministries and agencies have reported less than 10 per cent, and the remaining met the national average. Some major infrastructure projects are delayed and costs are only going to go up in that case, Le Toan Specifically, in Ho Chi Minh City, the disbursement of public investment in the first seven months accounted for about 15 per cent of the total allocated capital or almost $1.4 billion. This figure includes $108 million from the central budget and $1.28 billion from local funds. Many important works in the city have yet to expense anything, including one project for green traffic development, a water improvement initiative in the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe-Doi-Te … [Read more...] about Direction for disbursement tightened after mixed results
Car crashes into Hanoi petrol station, injuring at least eight
A car has hit a petrol station in Hanoi, leaving at least eight people injured. The incident occurred at around 9:50 pm on Friday at a petrol station at 31 Lang Street, Hanoi. At that time, the petrol station was quite crowded. The scene of the accident According to some witnesses, the car ran at very high speed, only stopping when it hit a petrol pump. Three ambulances were sent to the scene. The police quickly arrived at the site to assist in taking the injured to hospital. The driver, 35, from Hanoi’s Thanh Oai District was registered 0.9mg/l for blood alcohol when tested. He admitted that he had drunk alcohol at a restaurant earlier. … [Read more...] about Car crashes into Hanoi petrol station, injuring at least eight