— MoneyGram, a global provider money transfer and payment services, and HDBank on August 28 signed an agreement to provide home remittance delivery services in Viet Nam. MoneyGram, a global provider money transfer and payment services, and HDBank on August 28 signed an agreement to provide home remittance delivery services in Viet Nam. Customers in urban areas using HDBank's home remittance service through MoneyGram will receive money within three hours if the transaction is done before 10:30am local time. Customers living in suburban and rural areas will receive money on the same day, though in remote areas in the north the money might take one day. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sheshagiri (Sukesh) Malliah, MoneyGram regional head, Indian Subcontinent, Malaysia and Indo-china, said: “MoneyGram has been associated with HDBank for a while now for cash pick up and now HDBank will also help MoneyGram receivers get the money delivered to their doorstep. “MoneyGram is … [Read more...] about HDBank, MoneyGram sign deal for home remittance service
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Vietnam, U.S. introduce PrEP service for HIV prevention
PrEP was first piloted in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in 2016. The service helps prevent non-HIV people with high risks from HIV infection by taking a pill every day, as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy. Checkups and consultation provided for people with HIV in Hanoi The method will help reduce more than 90% of the risk of HIV infection via unsafe sex and 70% of the risk of drug injection. PrEP is safe for various users including pregnant and nursing women. At present, more than 2,000 people are experiencing the service. Last year, the Ministry of Health approved the PrEP plan in the 2018-2020 period with free provision of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment. This is a chance for the people with high risks of HIV infection to approach the service at a low cost, but with high efficiency. During this period, the Administration for HIV/AIDS Control and organizations will conduct the PrEP service at 43 private and state medical stations in 11 … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. introduce PrEP service for HIV prevention
Netflix says it will not join Apple TV service
By Reuters  March 19, 2019 | 08:45 am GMT+7 The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Photo by Reuters/Lucy Nicholson Netflix Inc, the world's dominant streaming service, will not make its TV shows and movies available through Apple Inc's upcoming video offering. "We prefer to let our customers watch our content on our service," Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings said on Monday. "We have chosen not to integrate with their service," Hastings told reporters at the company's offices in Hollywood. Apple is expected to unveil a television and video service at an event on March 25, a move that will amp up competition for Netflix and others that deliver entertainment programming online. Sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters that the service may resell subscriptions from CBS Corp, Viacom Inc and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp’s Starz among others, as well as Apple’s own original content. … [Read more...] about Netflix says it will not join Apple TV service
Indonesia’s ride-hailing service provider Go-Jek enters Singapore
Drivers of Indonesia’s ride-hailing service provider Go-Jek (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia's Go-Jek launched a trial version of its ride-hailing taxi app in Singapore on November 29, ahead of a full entry planned early next year, as it aims to challenge the Southeast Asian market leader Grab. Go-Jek's beta app is now available for download to a limited number of customers and will only cover a designated part of the city-state. Beta versions are used to test and gain feedback from a restricted number of users before full service begins. Utilised via smartphones, Go-Jek offers users a fleet of motorcycle taxis, private cars, and other services from massage and house cleaning to grocery shopping and food delivery. However for its first steps into Singapore, it will only provide car taxis. Go-Jek is in the middle of a 500 million USD expansion plan beyond its Indonesian base with a focus on Southeast Asia, and has recently introduced … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s ride-hailing service provider Go-Jek enters Singapore
Mobile subscribers may use MNP service from November 16
Mobile subscribers may use MNP service from November 16The Saigon Times Daily A telecom fair visitor inspects a mobile phone on display. Viettel, MobiFone and VinaPhone on November 16 will launch the MNP service in line with regulations issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications - PHOTO: UYEN VIEN HCMC – Mobile subscribers of the country’s major mobile service providers – Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone – can use a mobile number portability (MNP) service, which allows them to retain their phone numbers when switching carriers, from November 16, the local media reported. At a press conference held by the Ministry of Information and Communications on November 5, the ministry issued guidelines on the deployment of the MNP service starting from November 16. As planned, the three mobile carriers will offer the service to postpaid subscribers. Three months later, the MNP service will be applied to all prepaid subscribers. A representative from … [Read more...] about Mobile subscribers may use MNP service from November 16