Launched new app

VNA launches new mobile app By Le Anh A screenshot of Vietnam Airlines’ new mobile app – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) released a new mobile app on February 5 to support its passengers with flight-related issues, aiming to improve its digital service quality and offer a better flight experience to passengers. The new app is more modern and user-friendly and helps users stay updated on the latest trends of major airlines around the world. In addition, the app’s features that support passengers have been completely revamped. With the app, passengers can search for flights and itineraries and book flight tickets online more conveniently, or they can book flight-related services at any time. Users can also check-in online and get mobile boarding passes to save time, while the notification function enables passengers to closely follow their flight itineraries. VNA puts the latest promotions, such as discounted flight tickets and … [Read more...] about VNA launches new mobile app

HCMC to launch housing app By Le Anh File photo of new residential blocks in HCMC. Residents in the city will be able to use a mobile app to search for property projects in the coming period – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Residents and companies in HCMC can search for information about housing projects before purchasing through a mobile app, which is expected to be launched in the near future. The municipal Department of Construction developed the housing app and put it into pilot operation twice. Once completed and approved by the city government, the app will be launched to the public, Le Tran Kien, deputy director of the department, told a meeting today, June 11. The app will include full information about real estate projects in the city, such as investor information, legal status and construction progress, so that interested investors, companies and customers can check them. Also, information provided to the competent agencies will be available on the app, helping … [Read more...] about HCMC to launch housing app

New app on job placement launched By Chi Thinh A representative of the The gioi tho app provider at the launch ceremony - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – A new human resources app, called The gioi tho, was launched today, September 9, featuring some 20,000 jobseekers, available for full-time or part-time work. So far, the app has focused on 12 fields, including refrigeration, power, water supply and construction. Tran Minh Tuan, deputy general director of The gioi tho, stated that the unemployed can find jobs through the app, which runs on the sharing economy trend, connecting customers and workers. Customers can immediately ask for workers or book them in advance. Payments are accepted in cash or through e-wallets and other online payment services. The gioi tho has cooperated with Vietnam Bank for Industry and Trade and online payment service providers, such as MoMo and Alepay, and is working with Payoo and ePay. … [Read more...] about New app on job placement launched

Participants in the 2017 APEC App Challenge are competing to build mobile or web applications that can help SMEs export their products overseas. — VNA/VNS Photo Đỗ Huyền Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – With just 24 hours to go, 22 software developers from APEC economies are racing to build new online tools to help small businesses grow. As participants in the 2017 APEC App Challenge, these coders are competing to build mobile or web applications that can help SMEs export their products overseas. The goal of the APEC App Challenge is based upon the recognition by APEC ministers and officials that the internet plays an important role in promoting the growth of SMEs in the region. The App Challenge is supported by APEC, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Việt Nam, The Asia Foundation and Google. At the official launch of the APEC App Challenge on Thursday, Lại Việt Anh, Principal Deputy Director General of the Việt Nam E-Commerce and Information Technology Agency, noted, … [Read more...] about Developers Compete to Build Apps for APEC SMEs

New ride-hailing app put into service By My Huyen MVL founder Kay Woo speaks at a press conference to launch the TADA ride-hailing service, held on January 21 in HCMC – PHOTO: MY HUYEN HCMC - MVL Technology, a Singapore-based technology firm, has put into service its ride-hailing app, called TADA, for the local market following the lifting of its suspension since August last year. TADA will focus on service quality to attract and retain customers in the long run, instead of offering multiple discounts, MVL founder Kay Woo told a press conference on January 21 in HCMC. MVL tapped into the Vietnamese market in May last year and started business registration procedures; it was licensed this month. The firm had suspended its operations to gain extra time to study the local laws thoroughly and adjust its products to meet the demand of the Vietnamese people, Kay explained. Addressing the event, Kay said that MVL would not offer discounts to gain more customers but would … [Read more...] about New ride-hailing app put into service

AirAsia to launch Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route in May By Le Anh An AirAsia aircraft is given a water cannon salute at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi in this file photo. The Malaysia-based carrier will launch a Nha Trang- Bangkok direct route in May – PHOTO: HOAI THU HCMC – AirAsia, a Malaysian budget carrier, will launch a direct air route connecting Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa with Bangkok in Thailand from May 1. The carrier will operate four weekly flights on the new route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. According to AirAsia, the new air route will encourage local people in Khanh Hoa Province to visit Thailand and other destinations in Southeast Asia. The carrier had previously seen positive results in launching a route linking Nha Trang with Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in 2017. On the occasion of the new launch, AirAsia is offering special discounts to customers traveling on this route, with flight tickets … [Read more...] about AirAsia to launch Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route in May

Vietnam Airlines incorporates airport maps into its mobile app By Le Anh Passengers at the Noi Bai International Airport in the capital city of Hanoi. Vietnam Airlines has added 67 domestic and foreign airport maps to its mobile app to help passengers use its services at ease - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – National flagship carrier Vietnam Airlines has added 67 airport maps, with nine of them in the country and the remainder abroad, to its mobile app, to help passengers breeze past gates, lounges and shops, as it continues investing in technology to enhance the airport experience. By incorporating the indoor maps app, InMapz, into the Vietnam Airlines mobile app, the carrier is the first Asia-based airline to offer digital wayfinding airport maps and has more maps than any other airline in the world. The airport maps will be available on the free Vietnam Airlines app and Vietnam Airlines website. Customers are provided with a clear and detailed view of their surroundings … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines incorporates airport maps into its mobile app

AirAsia launches Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route By Le Anh A group of people, including AirAsia staff, pose for a photo in front of an AirAsia aircraft that will run on the newly launched Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route – PHOTO: COURTESY OF AIRASIA HCMC – Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia launched a direct air route linking Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province with Bangkok in Thailand on May 1. The carrier operates four weekly flights on the new route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights will depart from Bangkok at 8:15 a.m. (local time) and depart from Khanh Hoa’s Cam Ranh at 10:30 a.m. Laddawan Meesupwatana, group head of Product, Indochina Market at AirAsia, said that this is the carrier’s second direct air route linked with Nha Trang, aside from the Kuala Lumpur-Nha Trang route launched in 2017. The Nha Trang-Bangkok route is expected to bring many economic benefits for both Vietnam and Thailand in the years to come, she said. The airline is … [Read more...] about AirAsia launches Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route

Novaon launches ecommerce platform By Van Ly Customers learn about sales solutions offered by Onshop, an ecommerce platform launched on August 29 – PHOTO: NOVAON HANOI – Novaon Corporation on August 29 rolled out ecommerce website Onshop, offering a new online platform for ecommerce operators in Vietnam. Ecommerce traders who join the platform will receive comprehensive solutions for starting their online businesses, expanding their sales channels, handling promotions and attracting customers. The platform also provides a system for centralized and optimized business management. In particular, Onshop traders will receive advice on how to build their brands with a domain name, logo and professional website themes. Besides this, Onshop will help users connect their online platforms with other sales channels, such as shops, social media and ecommerce sites, to set up a multichannel sales platform, which can improve sales efficiency and reduce operating costs. … [Read more...] about Novaon launches ecommerce platform

New public bus routes are inaugurated in the central city of Đà Nẵng, connecting the city’s downtown and eastern areas. VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — In co-operation with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), the central city yesterday officially debuted a new public bus route as part of Đà Nẵng’s urban traffic corridor improvement project. The bus route, which took two years of work and total investment of US$2.9 million, will help boost the city’s internal bus services by offering public car parking areas, bus stops and shuttle bus routes connecting residential quarters and public destinations. The project will also support commuters with free bike parking and smart parking at the departure bus station as well as bus tracking apps on mobile devices. As planned, commuters will get a one-year complementary ticket as well as free wi-fi service on the bus. The bus routes, which use eight 50-seat buses, will operate from 5.45am to 8.45pm everyday. General … [Read more...] about Central city debuts new public bus routes