Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Widespread public backlash. A raft of looming investigations. What’s next for the once-posh Vietnamese garment brand? Garment firm Khaisilk is poised to face a series of investigations after a made-in-China scandal triggered widespread calls for a boycott of…
Bubble-tea brand Tealive has made its debut in Vietnam with two stores in one month. The first one is located in Vincom shopping centre while the second one is a standalone store on Le Thanh Ton Street, near Ben Thanh market. To mark its debut in Vietnam,…
The only payment methods allowed in the country are issued or controlled by the State Bank. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin remain illegal in Vietnam, the State Bank affirmed in a statement released on Saturday. “From January 1, 2018, the act of issuing,…
The tech giant saw growth in its ‘productivity and business process’ and ‘intelligent cloud’ units. Microsoft on Thursday delivered stronger-than-expected earnings for the past quarter, lifted by gains in cloud computing and other business services. For its…
Vietcombank has taken the unusual move of plunging a foreigner into the financial fray. Vietcombank has appointed a Canadian executive as its new retail banking director in a country that rarely hires foreign execs in its commercial banking sector. Thomas…
People will be able to click ‘view ads’ on a page to determine the source. Facebook said Friday it would take steps to deliver on a promise to reveal backers of political advertisements to boost transparency in the wake of criticism of the social network’s…
Experts say the decision is risky for both the school and its students as Vietnam has yet to legalize the crypto-currency. Vietnam’s top technology university FPT has raised eyebrows by announcing plans to allow students to use Bitcoins to pay for their…
An increasingly wealthy population has global designer brands looking to stitch up the market. Nguyen Minh Ngoc jostles for space in a Mango store as she rummages through a dizzying array of marked-down clothes in search of a perfect blue sweater for the…
The owners have reported multi-million dollar losses, blaming a drop in Chinese gamblers visiting Ha Long Bay. The company running the only casino in Vietnam’s famous Ha Long Bay appears to have been dealt a bad hand. The Royal International Corporation said…
Vietnam’s Mobile World is recruiting pharmacists, with a plan to expand into pharmacy retailing. In a job ad on Pharmalink, Mobile World is seeking experienced pharmacists to set up business, train employees and help operate a pharmacy chain. Mobile World’s…
Traditional taxi firms have been protesting against Uber and Grab, accusing the ride-hailing apps of unfair competition. Uber Vietnam on Thursday said the company would focus on growing and serving its partners and passengers and would not be distracted by…
Vietjet celebrated Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20 with an unconventional and first-ever catwalk with impressive Ao Dai dresses at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and onboard a special flight. Aside from Vietjet’s high-quality…
Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart will launch into Vietnam next month. The Japanese-inspired Malaysian brand has hinted at its debut with a sign over a kiosk under construction in the Saigon Center shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City. Meanwhile, the company’s website…
Royal Enfield motorcycles have landed in Vietnam with a flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City. The Indian company is focussing on expanding in South Asia, and Vietnam is the world’s fourth-largest two-wheeler market. Royal Enfield’s official dealer for Vietnam,…
Hublot Vietnam is making its debut with a pop-up store in Hanoi Sofitel Metropole Hotel this month. This was announced by the luxury Swiss watch brand CEO Ricardo Guadalupe while introducing the limited-edition Classic Fusion Fuente 45mm in Ho Chi Minh City.…
Air France and Vietnam Airlines are establishing a joint venture for their services between Paris Charles de Gaulle and both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The two SkyTeam carriers say in a joint statement that the arrangement, effective 1 November, will allow…
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