Vietnamese ride hailer Be Group raises $30m to fend off Grab

Startup also offers VinFast EV taxi rides, digital banking and food delivery

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Singapore-based Grab is the most popular ride-hailing service in Vietnam, but homegrown challenger Be says it will reach profitability this year with its diverse offerings. (Photo by Lien Hoang)

LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnamese ride-hailing startup Be Group said it has raised 740 billion dong ($30 million) from VPBank Securities, as it seeks profitability by year's end despite rival Grab dominating the market.

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