Google Maps launches “Motorcycle Mode” feature in VietnamBy Chi Thinh A screenshot features Google Maps’ new navigation mode for motorcyclists in Vietnam, which helps them identify the best routes to reach their destinations more conveniently - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Motorbike riders in Vietnam now can resort to “Motorcycle Mode” feature on Google Maps to identify the best routes to reach their destinations more conveniently. According to an announcement today, Google rolled out the new feature called “Motorcycle Mode” on Google Maps, which was specially designed for motorbike users, with the aim of better catering to their needs. The feature will recommend riders convenient shortcuts and narrow alleys, and provide them more accurate travel time by applying Machine Learning technology to imitate motorbike speeds. Besides this, it will mark out restricted roads that motorbike users are not allowed to enter, as well as offer … [Read more...] about Google Maps launches “Motorcycle Mode” feature in Vietnam
Bac Ninh approves urban area project
Bac Ninh approves urban area projectThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Bac Ninh Province's authorities have approved a project to develop a multi-purpose urban area on some 1,600 hectares of land in Tien Du District and Tu Son Town, according to Phap Luat newspaper. The project will also feature tourism services, cultural activities, resorts, a sport area, a golf club and an amusement park which will be developed based on the model of Disneyland Park, meeting the demands for the province’s socio-economic development. The urban area will accommodate about 80,000 residents who are now living in Phu Lam, Noi Due, Tuong Giang and Tam Son communes, and Lim Town. In the center of the urban area, there will be a large square, public facilities and commercial centers. In addition, areas for education and healthcare services, hi-tech agriculture development, residential areas and a resettlement area will be developed. … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh approves urban area project
Vietnam ETE, Enertec Expos showcase eco-friendly equipment
Vietnam ETE, Enertec Expos showcase eco-friendly equipmentBy Hung Le Visitors look at equipment and technologies at a booth at the exhibition - PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Two international exhibitions on energy-saving and ecofriendly electrical equipment and technologies kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in HCMC's District 7, featuring 185 domestic and foreign enterprises with some 300 booths. The 11th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2018) and the 8th International Exhibition on Products, Technologies of Energy Saving & Green Power (Enertec Expo 2018) also feature as many as 20 booths showcasing solar panels manufactured by local and foreign firms, with the aim of diversifying products in the local market. Among the enterprises participating in the expo, 65% operate in the electrical equipment sector, including HCMC Power Corporation, Vietnam Electrical Equipment JSC, ABB, Panasonic and Hitachi, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam ETE, Enertec Expos showcase eco-friendly equipment
SMEs face multiple challenges in obtaining bank loans
SMEs face multiple challenges in obtaining bank loansBy Minh Tam Dang Duc Huy, director of the Retail Banking Division at Saigon Commercial Bank, speaks at a seminar in HCMC today, July 28 - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – Despite numerous preferential policies offered by banks in HCMC intended to attract borrowers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are in dire need of capital, still face difficulties in accessing bank loans, according to speakers at a seminar in HCMC today, July 28. At the seminar, titled “Where can small enterprises borrow low-interest loans?”, jointly held by The Saigon Times and Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), Nguyen Hoang Minh, deputy director of the HCMC branch of State Bank of Vietnam, noted that banks have offered multiple incentives on credit, interest rates and exchange rates to support SMEs, which make up 97% of the total firms in Vietnam. Banks have prioritized pumping capital into production and business activities, he added. … [Read more...] about SMEs face multiple challenges in obtaining bank loans
Storm No.3 disrupts flights to central provinces
Storm No.3 disrupts flights to central provincesBy Le Anh Many aircraft are grounded at Noi Bai International Airport due to Storm No.3 - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Many domestic airlines have canceled their flights to the central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An today, July 18, as a precautionary measure against Storm No.3. Storm No.3 is forecast to make landfall in the evening, packing gale-force winds at level eight and striking coastal areas in the provinces extending from Thai Binh to Ha Tinh, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Budget airline Jetstar Pacific has canceled four flights to and from Vinh International Airport in Nghe An Province and Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa Province. It will operate four compensatory flights -- BL8528, BL8529, BL490 and BL491 -- on Thursday, July 19, connecting Vinh City and Thanh Hoa Province with HCMC. In addition, some other flights of the airline at other airports are likely to be rescheduled, … [Read more...] about Storm No.3 disrupts flights to central provinces