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No violation found in Grab-Uber deal: VCC

No violation found in Grab-Uber deal: VCC

Grab’s acquisition of Uber in the country did not violate Viet Nam''s competition law, the Viet Nam Competition Council (VCC) has said.
Grab-Uber deal to be probed again

Grab-Uber deal to be probed again

Viet Nam’s authorities plan to conduct further investigations into the merger of Grab and Uber last year over possible antitrust regulations violations, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Wednesday.
Grabs acquisition of Uber may have broken law

Grab’s acquisition of Uber may have broken law

Grab’s acquisition of Uber had signs of violating the Competition Law, said the Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Uber pays off tax debts

Uber pays off tax debts

Uber B.V has completed the payment of its remaining tax debts and evasion penalties worth more than VND53 billion (US$2.3 million), five months after the ride hailing company ceased operations in Viet Nam, according to a tax official.
Government bonds lose their sheen

Government bonds lose their sheen

Though the interest rates on government bonds with maturity terms of one to 15 years have increased in recent times, there seems to be little appetite for them among investors.
Local ride-hailing apps struggle to compete with Grab

Local ride-hailing apps struggle to compete with Grab

Vietnamese ride-hailing businesses are still struggling to grab market share even after the departure of Uber from Southeast Asia and complaints about the top ride-hailing app Grab.
Competition reviving up in VN car-hailing market

Competition reviving up in VN car-hailing market

Following Uber’s departure from Viet Nam, the country’s ride-hailing market has witnessed the entrance of both domestic and international applications, such as Aber, FastGo, Go-Viet and VATO.
SBV tries to extend divestment deadline for small banks

SBV tries to extend divestment deadline for small banks

The State Bank of Viet Nam has sought the Government’s permission to allow credit institutions more time to sell their stakes in other lenders since many smaller ones are struggling to do so.
Grab-Uber deal may be illegal: VCA

Grab-Uber deal may be illegal: VCA

Grab’s acquisition of Uber could have violated the Competition Law, said officials of the Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, adding that they might begin an official investigation.
MVL to enter ride-hailing market

MVL to enter ride-hailing market

After Uber’s departure from Viet Nam’s ride hailing market, a newcomer named Mass Vehicle Ledger Foundation Pte. Ltd (MVLchain) has made its move to enter the country’s Grab-dominated ride industry.  
Level playing field needed in taxi industry

Level playing field needed in taxi industry

Associate Dr Tu Sy Sua, from the University of Transport, speaks to the Vietnam News Agency on how to a level playing field between traditional taxis and companies that employ aapp based taxi technology.
HCMC Tax Department to collect Ubers debt

HCMC Tax Department to collect Uber’s debt

The HCM City Tax Department said that it will collect VND53.3 biilion (US$2.35 million) of tax liability from Uber.
Map of technology-driven taxi market likely to be redrawn as Uber pulls out

Map of technology-driven taxi market likely to be redrawn as Uber pulls out

Uber’s withdrawal from the Asian market is expected to redraw the ride-hailing market including in Viet Nam.
With Grab buying Uber, can VN firms compete?

With Grab buying Uber, can VN firms compete?

Grab’s acquisition of Uber opens the door for Vietnamese businesses to enter the ride-sharing market, said Khuat Viet Hung, vice chairman of the Viet Nam National Safety Traffic Committee.
Viet Nam ride-hailing firms gear up to compete with Grab

Viet Nam ride-hailing firms gear up to compete with Grab

After Grab’s takeover of Uber on March 26, some Vietnamese transport businesses are taking advantage of an opportunity to invest in the lucrative ride-hailing market.