Here’s what you should know today:
1. DHL deploys electric motorbike for ecommerce delivery in Vietnam
Ecommerce division of DHL Group, DHL eCommerce, has launched its nationwide domestic delivery operations in Vietnam, managed by hubs and depots strategically located throughout the country.
The network also support cash-on-delivery (CoD) service and consumers will also be able to open, check and return goods at the point of receipt thanks to DHL’s Open Box Delivery service.
“Only 15% of Vietnam’s ecommerce shoppers paid online in 2016,” said Thomas Harris, Managing Director, DHL eCommerce Vietnam.
In line with its recent announcement to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050, DHL eCommerce has begun deploying the use of electric motorbikes in its domestic delivery operations in Vietnam.
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2. Cambodia ad agency MSA join forces with Malaysia-based VLT
Malaysia-based VLT, one of Southeast Asia’s leading independent digital advertising agencies, has formed a joint venture with Cambodia-owned advertising firm MSA to take advantage of the growth in Cambodia’s digital advertising, media and services market.
Adrian Lim, CEO of VLT, said Cambodia was one of the young and dynamic business growth areas in Asia, and there was a huge need of digital advertising solutions here.
“I’d like to say, what no one has dared to say. Digital is a mainstream,” Phirun Kao, CEO of MSA said. “Digital is at the core of all advertising in every communication we do for our clients.” he added.
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3. Uber and Grab are set to pay P5 million fine in the Philippines
Online ride-hailing companies, Grab and Uber are set to finalize their payments for the P5 million fine ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of the Philippines.
According to Grab Philippines Public Affairs Head Leo Emmanuel Gonzales the company will complete the payment of its fine on Wednesday, July 19. Meanwhile, Uber Philippines Communications Head Cat Avelino said its payment is already on its way to the LTFRB.
The LTFRB slapped both Grab and Uber with a P5-million fine on July 11 for various violations, such as allowing drivers to operate without the necessary permits from the regulatory body.
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