Facebook Messenger users can now book taxis by using the social network.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyễn Hồng Trường asked authorities of provinces where Uber and Grab were providing services to develop a comprehensive evaluation of the operation of the car-hailing services firms.

The Ministry of Transport has approved Uber Việt Nam’s pilot project of applying technology in managing and connecting under-contract passenger transportation.

Vivu Technology Development Joint Stock Company said at its launch ceremony on Sunday it has acquired Vietnamese car hailing service application FaceCar for an undisclosed amount.

Minister of Transport Trương Quang Nghĩa has announced that State management towards Uber solely aims to ensure that the transportation company’s operations in Việt Nam comply with regulations.

The Ministry of Finance has issued a document on tax payment rules for Dutch-based Uber International Holding B.V for its car hailing service in Việt Nam.

A representative from the Vietnamese tax watchdog said it was important to clarify the legal basis for taxing Uber and Uber taxi drivers in order to prevent tax avoidance.