Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The Australian replacement has worked in management positions for the ride-hailing firm for two years. Uber Vietnam has appointed a new CEO following the abrupt departure of its previous leader two weeks ago. Tom White, an Australian who joined Uber in…
The first Coach Vietnam store is soon to open in Ho Chi Minh City. The American leather-goods brand will make its market debut in the Saigon Center next month, with the store already under construction. The first store is set in the concept of ‘Modern…
Vietjet recently announced a two-phase interline partnership with Doha – based Qatar Airways. The first phase which came into effect this September will enable Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by…
Costa Coffee Vietnam has made its debut with an outlet at Da Nang International Airport. The outlet has been opened by British multinational coffeehouse company’s global partner, Italian catering company Autogrill. Costa Coffee says the store is part of its…
Now in its third year, the forum is the country’s biggest e-payment event. World famous billionaire and Alibaba chairman Jack Ma is expected to visit Hanoi next month to attend a forum on e-payment services. Now in its third year, the annual Vietnam E-Payment…
Thai company Berli Jucker (BJC) plans an aggressive expansion of its retail network in the Asean region. The push will include its hypermarkets and convenience stores, including the opening of Big C hypermarkets in Malaysia. BJC president/CEO Asawin…
Leathergoods retailer Bonia Vietnam has opened its first Ho Chi Minh City boutique, at Crescent Mall. Covering 192sqm on the mall’s second floor, the store has a simple design featuring timber and bright colours as a background to the brand’s latest items.…
The company had to pay nearly $3 million in back-taxes and fines last month, but it is unclear if this had any bearing on the decision. Uber Vietnam has announced that its CEO Dang Viet Dung has left the company. No information about the reasons for his…
Online restaurant directory Foody Vietnam has sold a majority stake to consumer internet group Sea Limited. Worth about US$64 million, the transfer was announced on a NYSE listing by Sea. Foody, which also accepts meal bookings and runs a delivery service,…
Vietnam’s three largest mobile operators have started testing mobile number portability ahead of its planned implementation in the nation by the end of the year. Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone are conducting preparations for the introduction of MNP as part…
Vietnam is one of the fastest developing countries in the world with a huge population, and the number of middle and high income shoppers and consumers is steadily increasing. As a result, international brands such as Zara, H&M and Uniqlo have spotted a great…
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday announced it will begin offering direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in November. “We are thrilled to announce that we will start servicing direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh in November…
‘The rapid shift from offline to online in the young value fashion market has been one factor behind disappointing sales trends in the past couple of years.’ Budget fashion group H&M has slashed prices to shift unsold summerwear, in the latest sign the…
Collection of the controversial royalty fees will resume after a three-month break following a public backlash.Vietnam’s music copyright watchdog has announced that it will resume charging hotels across the country royalty fees for playing music on TV. The…
Vietnam’s fourth largest mobile operator Vietnamobile has announced it has achieved 90% population coverage with its 3G network following a year of heavy infrastructure investments. The company’s 3G network now covers all 63 cities and provinces in the…
Vietnam retail sales soared 10.3 per cent in the first eight months of this year, according to figures released by the General Statistics Office. Even after the effects of inflation were removed from the data, sales were up by 8.9 per cent, total spending…
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