Tags Ride-hailing apps Central bank holds firm on plans to control credit growth and asks lenders to avoid risky sectors Monday, Aug 27, 2018 On August 2, the State Bank of Viet Nam issued a directive requiring credit institutions to fully comply with all set objectives and orientations and control their credit growth. Traditional taxi firms turn to technology Saturday, Sep 23, 2017 The transportation market of Viet Nam is witnessing significant changes since the rapid expansion of ride hailing apps Uber and Grab in recent years.