The move aimed at optmizing its growth, according to the Indonesia-based ride-hailing firm.

With its growth rate maintained for many consecutive years, despite Covid-19 and the global economic recession, Vietnam is greatly appreciated by international investors for its economic prospects within ASEAN.

The southern city's monthly meeting on September 4 reviews its economic results in August and in the eight-month period.

Revisions to the Law on Employment are in the pipeline, specifying a framework for employment service providers and bolstering labor market governance.

Following Singapore and Indonesia, Vietnam has been chosen by UOB to host the ‘Gateway to ASEAN’ event in HCMC on September 6.