Uber Vietnam’s representative said that its taxi brand UberX will raise fares in Ho Chi Minh City from August 24, closing up with traditional taxi fares. Reacting to pressure from the traditional taxi coalition led by Vinasun, Uber decided to raise fares in Ho Chi Minh City In particular, UberX’s fare will increase from VND7,000 ($0.3) per kilometre to VND8,500 ($0.37) per kilometre in Ho Chi Minh City. Fare based on time stays unchanged at VND450 ($0.02) per minute, while the minimum fare and cancelation fee will still be VND15,000 ($0.66). Earlier, in November 2016, Uber has already raised prices once. Then the minimum fare increased from VND5,000 ($0.22) to VND15,000 ($0.66), and the kilometre charge increased from VND5,000 ($0.22) to VND7,000 ($0.3). Uber drivers still have to pay a 25 per cent commission … [Read more...] about Uber reduces fare gap in Ho Chi Minh City
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Techmart 2017 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
More than 100 bio-technologies for food processing, medicine production and environmental treatment are on display at the Vietnam Technology and Equipment Market 2017 (Techmart 2017) which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28. More than 100 bio-technologies for food processing, medicine production and environmental treatment are on display at the Vietnam Technology and Equipment Market 2017. The 2-day event draws the participation of 40 research centres, universities and businesses. Probiotics, fermented garlic technology, coffee-ground cosmetics, and microbial water filtration are among highlights at the fair. On the occasion, the Centre for Statistics and Science and Technology Information of HCM City (CESTI) signed cooperation pacts with the Can Tho information-technology centre and Soc Trang science and technology application centre. The pacts aim at boosting innovation and technology transfer, and the organisation of future tech-fairs among sides … [Read more...] about Techmart 2017 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Int’l smart city conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City
A corner of Ho Chi Minh City at night (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) –The International Smart City Conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October25, attracting more than 500 delegates from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia,Taiwan (China), and Thailand. Speaking at the event, themunicipal Party Secretary Nguyen Thien Nhan listed some of the major challengesthe city is facing like failure to improve its competitiveness in recent years,gap between infrastructure and population growth, and failure to boost and takefull advantage of regional cooperation.Taking cognisance of these challenges, “in 2016, the city administration decided that becoming a smart city is one of the bestsolutions for effective urban development”, he said.According to him, there are five main goalsbehind the push to become a smart city: make economic growth more sustainable,improve the living and working conditions of its people, engage citizens incity management, improve public … [Read more...] about Int’l smart city conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Largest IT outsourcing conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City
NDO – The second Vietnam IT Outsourcing (ITO) Conference 2017, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, officially opened at Quang Trung Software City (QTSC) in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19, gathering almost 500 delegates from 20 countries and territories, as well as representatives from several leading IT companies. >>> City to host biggest IT outsourcing conference in October Co-hosted by QTSC, HCM City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre and Vietnam ITO Alliance it is the largest biennial conference on the export of IT services, with the aim of introducing software development capabilities, the ability to provide IT services and expand the opportunities for cooperation for Vietnam with other countries in the world.During the four-day conference, the delegates will focus on introducing and disseminating the capabilities of Vietnam IT services with new technologies, such as S.M.A.C, AI, and IoT; promoting Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); and calling for IT … [Read more...] about Largest IT outsourcing conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Traditional music dazzles tourists to Ho Chi Minh City
Weekend traditional music performances which have been piloted in Ho Chi Minh City’s Centre are gripping visitors to the southern hub. They are an initiative by the municipal government to promote Vietnam’s traditional culture values, and at the same time, attract tourists to the city.Folk songs have been echoing in front of Saigon Central Post Office, a renowned tourist attraction, recently at nine in the morning every Saturday.The catchy rhythms are featured in 90-minute shows with singing and traditional musical instruments, including bamboo flutes, pipa, monochords, among others, enthralling both domestic and foreign audiences.What makes the performances intriguing are not only the lovely folk songs, but also the performing artists’ vibrant traditional costumes.Ngoc Han, an artist performing at the shows, said "To be frank I’m very happy performing here. I’m moved by the admiration of tourists from all over the world. We will try harder to best serve … [Read more...] about Traditional music dazzles tourists to Ho Chi Minh City