Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
VietJet plans to add routes to more countries while Vietnam Airlines reports high number of passengers. Vietnam’s two biggest airlines reported strong growth in domestic and international markets on Thursday, fuelling profits and talk of expansion plans.…
As many as 8,670 luxury cars of different kinds were sold in Vietnam in 2017, a decrease of 15 percent from 2016, according to one report. However, the amount of money spent on the cars was VND20 trillion. According to Choi Duk June, CEO of Mercedes Benz…
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has agreed with the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to exempt tax on imported goods of Emirates Airline. Hue assigned the Ministry of Finance to implement the proposal and has instructed the customs forces to supervise and…
The shipping fee per kilogram of fruit can be three times higher than the price at farmer’s garden. Vietnamese fruit exporters are struggling to stay competitive due to high air freight costs compared to other countries. Fruit exports from Vietnam to European…
Don Chicken Vietnam is planning to expand its Hanoi portfolio through franchising. There are two branches of the Korean fast-food chain in the capital, one in Vincom Royal City. As a first move for its expansion in Hanoi and the north, Don Chicken has…
Vietjet continues its Asian expansion program with the launch of two new international routes: Hanoi – Taichung (Taiwan) and Danang – Daegu (South Korea). Tickets have started selling for the two routes which will meet the traveling demand of both locals and…
Vietjet yesterday reported a year of success at the Annual General Shareholders Meeting (AGM) 2018 of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC – HOSE), with 91.74% shareholders in attendance and high approval ratings for all issues raised at the AGM.…
In just a little over a decade, Vietjet – Vietnam’s new-age airline has taken Asia and the world by storm, making waves in the global aviation industry and turning heads with its rapid growth, unique service offerings and cheeky out-of-the-box ideas. Once the…
Cocosnack, in the centre of Hue city, claims to be the first American diner in Vietnam offering both local and international food. As the photos show, the venue features an unforgettable pink colour palette with strong 1950s-influenced theming. The shocking…
Thai handbag and accessories label Lyn Vietnam is opening three more stores in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. One store will be opened inside Vincom Center this Friday. The other two will open at Hanoi’s Vincom Royal City and Trang Tien Plaza, on May 2 and 14…
Vietjet today announced its plan to pay a dividend of 60% of its 2017 profits after posting positive business results for the year. According to the audited and consolidated financial statements released by Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC),…
Vietnamese coffee and tea chain Phuc Long has opened its first Danang outlet. Located on the second floor of Lotte Mart, the new Phuc Long Danang store drew long queues on opening day, as it offered three days of launch promotional activity. From today until…
Korean cosmetics brand Innisfree has opened its first pop-up store, inside Saigon Center in Ho Chi Minh City, from now until Sunday. Called New Hydration Station, the Innisfree Vietnam pop-up introduces the brand’s new green tea range through different…
DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Drew Duncan as Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Vietnam. In his new role, Drew will manage the strategic development of DHL Supply Chain…
Superdry Vietnam will open first flagship store on Saturday, at Hanoi’s Trang Tien Plaza. It will showcase the British fashion brand’s latest menswear, women’s and children’s casualwear, sportswear, footwear, undergarments and accessories. For its Vietnam…
TrueMoney Vietnam has obtained an Intermediary Payment Services License from the State Bank of Vietnam to operate digital financial services in the market. The company, part of Thailand-based True Corporation’s payment services subsidiary Ascend Money, has…
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