Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The US dollar exhibited a slight rise against the Vietnamese dong on Tuesday morning, with Vietcombank increasing its dollar sales by 0.0075% to VND26,403. In contrast, the black market exchange rate recorded a 0.07% dip to VND27,850. Worldwide Currency…
On Tuesday morning, Vietnam saw a rise in the price of gold, in line with global rates which experienced an upward trend. This increase is attributed to market anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The Saigon Jewelry Company reported a 1.66%…
During the previous academic year, U.S. higher education institutions saw an unprecedented influx of nearly 25,600 students from Vietnam. As such, Vietnam now holds the title of being the fifth most significant source of international students for the United…
The Thai coffee shop chain, Café Amazon, ended its operations in Vietnam on November 18. This closure concludes the brand’s five-year tenure in the Vietnamese market. The Closure Staff at Café Amazon locations commemorated their last day at work by sharing…
The 2025 version of the ‘Vietnam 100 Best Places to Work’ list has introduced several newcomers, including KienlongBank and Duy Tan Recycling. Global consumer goods corporation Unilever managed to retain its top spot in the large business category in the 12th…
On Thursday, Vietnam saw a decrease in its petrol and diesel prices, following a surge in the previous week. The frequently-used fuel RON95 saw a 0.15% drop in price, falling to VND20,540 (US$0.78) per litre from its price the preceding Thursday. Fuel Price…
On Wednesday morning, the price of gold in Vietnam increased, while global bullion rates experienced a minor drop. Saigon Jewelry Company’s gold bar price rose by 0.94%, reaching VND150.7 million (US$5,713.52) per tael. Notably, local prices are approximately…
On Wednesday morning, the Vietnamese dong experienced a slight increase against the U.S. dollar on the unofficial market while maintaining a robust stance against other major counterparts. In unregulated exchange locations, the U.S. dollar dropped by 0.24%…
The Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association has recently projected that coffee exports for this year could greatly exceed expectations, potentially reaching over US$8 billion. This is a substantial increase from the previously set target of $6 billion for 2030. The…
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, owner of the English language school Apax Leaders, is facing allegations of defrauding 10,123 investors out of VND7.68 trillion (US$291 million) by selling fraudulent shares in his company, Egroup. The Investigation The Ministry of Public…
Kensington Pride mangoes, originally from Australia, have been on sale in Vietnam at an astounding price — VND600,000 (US$22.8) per kilogram, which is 7.5 times more than the price of the local variety. A store owner in Dinh Bo Linh Street, located within the…
Highlands Coffee, the biggest coffeehouse chain in Vietnam, noted an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 666 million Philippine pesos, equivalent to US$11.3 million, for the third quarter. This demonstrates a 17.1%…
In a shift of convention, many young couples are prioritizing financial stability and homeownership over marriage. Rather than saving for a wedding, these couples are committing to mortgage contracts together, seeing this as the true foundation for their…
Vietjet has been recognised by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, as one of Southeast Asia’s most valuable airline brands, and the most valuable airline brand in Vietnam for 2025. This prestigious recognition underscores Vietjet’s…
In a significant rebound from an initially sluggish year, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) reported a 24% surge in car sales in October, with a total of 37,910 vehicles sold. This increase reflects a revival in consumer demand coupled…
In the first three quarters of 2025, Vietnam set a new export record, shipping out fruits and vegetables worth US$4.06 billion to China, marking a 19% increase in comparison to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the export of durian and…
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