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Retail Asia25/01/2021

Vinasun, Vietnam’s second-largest taxi firm, reported its first-ever accumulated loss of VND211 billion ($9.15 million) last year. The figure far exceeded the firm’s earlier loss forecast for 2020 at VND115 billion. Vinasun leaders have blamed the loss on the long-lasting impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The company has already laid off over 1,300 employees and […]

Retail Asia23/03/2020

“We recognize the unprecedented nature of this global crisis. In order to best support our employees and following the social distancing guidance issued by public health authorities, we are temporarily suspending the majority of production at our US manufacturing facilities,” said Jochen Zeitz, acting CEO and President, Harley-Davidson. “We will continue to monitor the situation […]

Retail Asia04/12/2019

A proposal to combat traffic congestion in Chicago by increasing taxes on certain ride-hailing trips won city council approval on Tuesday as the city and ride providers accused each other of penalizing low-income passengers. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan increases the city’s tax on single-passenger trips and lowers the tax on shared rides while imposing new […]

Retail Asia13/08/2019

Reports from France suggest that Honda may be working on a new version of its once-popular touring motorcycle with the Deauville name. According to French motorcycle website Motostation.com, the new Honda Deauville will be based on the current Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. So, according to the report, the new bike will feature the same 998 […]

Retail Asia24/07/2019

Five Japanese automakers including Suzuki Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp said they would each invest 2 percent in the on-demand, self-driving car service venture set up by SoftBank Corp and Toyota Motor Corp. Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru Corp, Isuzu Motors Ltd and Toyota’s compact car unit Daihatsu will each invest 57.1 million yen ($530,620) in […]

Retail Asia19/07/2019

Classic Legends Private Limited has rolled out accessories, merchandise and riding gear for the Jawa Motorcycles. Prices start from as low as ₹ 399 for a grab rail, going up to ₹ 7,499 for a riding jacket. The accessories list includes bar-end mirrors, engine crash guard in chrome and matte black, different grab rails, Hammerhead base […]

Retail Asia07/06/2019

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Honda has filed a series of patent applications in Japan for what seems to be a new technology offering two different riding positions on the same motorcycle. The patent images show a Honda CBR1000RR which can have two different riding positions – an aggressive and sporty riding position, as well as a more upright and […]

Retail Asia05/06/2019

Uber Black and Uber Black SUV, the original luxury experiences, are getting consistent improvements in the United States this week. Apparently, many customers have requested top-notch service and premium comfort when using these experiences, and Uber has decided to finally deliver. When you request an Uber Black or Black SUV, you will now be able to access […]

Retail Asia24/05/2019

With the growing sale of motorcycles and the awareness and importance of wearing riding gear, more and more motorcyclists choose to invest in the protective apparel beyond purchasing their desired moped. Now, a number of discounts and freebies are commonly given to customers on protective gear, but in an innovative of promoting its product line-up, […]

Retail Asia09/04/2019

Go-Viet has confirmed that its general director and deputy general director have quit their positions. General director Nguyen Vu Duc and deputy general director Nguyen Bao Linh have resigned from their positions, the Vietnamese ride-sharing firm announced Friday. The two would continue to work as advisors for Go-Viet and its Indonesian counterpart Go-Jek from Vietnam, […]

Retail Asia20/06/2018

Local ride-hailing firms lack deep pockets needed to out-incentivize market leader Grab. After Uber Technologies Inc sold its ride and food-delivery businesses in Southeast Asia to bigger regional rival Grab last March, Vietnamese firms have tried to chip away at Grab’s dominance. A number of ride-hailing apps have been introduced recently, like Aber, which was […]

Retail Asia09/05/2018

The deal has left tax payments unresolved and questions remaining about a potential market monopoly. Tax authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have once again sent a request to Grab in Vietnam asking the company to provide details concerning its recent acquisition of rival Uber’s Southeast Asia business. The reason for the request is due […]

Retail Asia27/03/2018

Ride-hailing giant Uber is selling its business in Southeast Asia to regional rival Grab while gaining a robust stake in the fast-growing ridesharing, food delivery and financial services business. Grab said Monday that Uber will take a 27.5 percent stake and a seat on its board as part of the deal. Financial details were not disclosed. Since becoming Uber’s […]

Retail Asia13/04/2017

The ride-hailing firm has now secured approval from local authorities after two previous rejections. The Vietnamese government has finally approved Uber’s application to trial its ride hailing services, a minister said, after having rejected requests from the company twice since 2015. Deputy Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Truong said on Monday that Uber Vietnam has fulfilled […]

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Leading taxi firm posts first ever annual loss

Harley-Davidson Suspends US Production Over Coronavirus Crisis

Chicago Approves Traffic Congestion Tax On Ride-Hailing Services

Honda Deauville Touring Motorcycle May Be Re-Introduced

Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru Join Toyota-Softbank Self-Drive Venture

Jawa Motorcycles Introduces Accessories & Riding Gear

Honda Files Patents For Variable Riding Position

Uber announces major Black and Black SUV enhancements

Rynox Introduces Accident Insurance Cover With Purchase Of Riding Gear

Two execs quit ride-hailing firm Go-Viet

Grabbing Grab’s share a tough question in Vietnam

Grab refuses to release details of Uber buy-out

Uber selling Southeast Asian business to regional rival Grab

Uber’s ride hailing service is finally legal in Vietnam