An Apple iPhone XS Max (right) and iPhone XS rest on a table during a launch event on September 12, 2018, in Cupertino, California. (Photo: AFP/Noah Berger) Keeping to last year’s iPhone X look and feel, the three new phone models announced boast larger displays with a faster chip - the A12 Bionic. Here are five things you need to know about the announcement at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, United States: iPHONE XS AND XS MAX Marketed as Apple’s “most advanced smartphone ever”, the iPhone XS (pronounced “iPhone 10S”) and XS Max will come in gold, silver and space grey finishes. The iPhone XS Max (left) and iPhone XS. (Image: Apple) The iPhone XS Max is possibly one of the largest phones on the market, with a 6.5-inch screen - bigger than the iPhone 8 Plus (5.5 inches) and the Samsung Galaxy Note9 (6.4 inches). While the iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch screen. Both phones have: - Super Retina, OLED display with HDR display - IP68 dust and … [Read more...] about iPhone XS, XR and the Apple Watch Series 4 launch: 5 things to know
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched in VN
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 9 in two versions, 128GB and 512GB of memory. — VNS Photo Samsung on Tuesday launched the Galaxy Note 9 in the Vietnamese market. Available in two versions, 128GB and 512GB ROM, they are priced at VND22.99 million (US$1,008) and VND28.49 million ($1,249). The phones would be sold starting on August 24 with free upgrades from the 128GB version to the 512GB version offered to the first buyers on the opening day, the company said. This promotion will be available in HCM City, Ha Noi, Da Nang, Can Tho, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Kien Giang. Samsung said customers can pre-order the phone from August 15 to get a free kit worth VND5 million containing a Dex HDMI cable, leather cover and wireless charger. The Note 9 was launched globally on August 8, and comes with many new functions. It has a stylus the company calls the S Pen, which offers users many functions including connecting with the camera. Samsung said developers can even integrate … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched in VN
Maternity products fair opens in HCMC
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The Việt Nam International Premium Products Fair and the Việt Nam International Maternity – Mom and Kids Products Fair opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre on May 31. The former has attracted nearly 180 exhibitors from South Korea, Việt Nam, Singapore, Taiwan,and China, who are displaying premium food and beverages, cosmetics, fashion products and accessories, household appliances, gifts, toys, IT and electronic devices, and others. Organised by Coex Viet Nam in collaboration with the Korea International Trade Association and Vinexad, VIPREMIUM 2018 will also feature business-matching programmes to bring together exhibitors and potential buyers, a “buyer zone” where exhibitors can directly exchange information with large distributors such as Lotte Mart, 7Eleven, Circle K, SCJ TV Shopping, Yes 24 and VGS Shop. Shin Je Hwan from South Korea’s Hap Chun Foods Co Ltd, which participated in the … [Read more...] about Maternity products fair opens in HCMC
Grab expands operations to take on Go Jek
Grab expands its operation to compete with Go-Jek Grab: Ambition to dominate “When people wake up, they will book vehicles via Grab’s ride-hailing app, and then pay the fare via the Grab Financial app. At noon, they will pay for lunch via Grab Pay and book dinner via Grab Food.” This idyllic scenario was painted by Grab CEO Anthony Tan, when talking about M&A deals to expand the firm’s operations via launching a series of services, including Grab Food, Grab Pay, and Grab Financial. Notably, after receiving $2 billion from Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing company, and SoftBank from Japan in July 2017 to expand its operations, Grab has connected millions of people with its financial services. Notably, the Grab Pay app was launched in all countries of Southeast Asia. When people wake up, they will book vehicle via Grab’s ride-hailing service app, and then pay the fare via Grab Financial app. At noon, they will pay for lunch via Grab Pay and … [Read more...] about Grab expands operations to take on Go Jek
Rough ride
A tense atmosphere shrouded the annual general meeting (AGM) of Vinasun Corp. at the end of April. Best known for its subsidiary Vinasun Taxi, Vinasun’s AGM was always going to be difficult due to its poor business performance in 2016. Small shareholders accepted the truth about the fierce competition from Grab Taxi and Uber and proposed that Vinasun’s management change its business strategy. One of the company’s leaders vigorously declared it would file lawsuits against tech companies like Grab and Uber for instigating unfair competition. Continued struggles Company leaders said 2016 was a difficult year for the company, though it continued its efforts to promote its strengths in protecting its market share and business development. Business results, however, have been steadily declining for a few years. Vinasun’s net revenue stood at … [Read more...] about Rough ride