Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Ngoc Yen is buzzing with excitement as she returns to Bali after a three-year hiatus, remarking that this time her journey was significantly more affordable and convenient thanks to a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City. “It’s more manageable now: ticket…
Despite facing an earlier boycott due to its utilization of a contentious ‘nine-dash line’ map in its mobile application, Chinese milk tea franchise Chagee has made a return to the Vietnamese market. New Store Opens Recently, Chagee set up shop in Tan Huong…
Vietnam’s gold bar prices experienced a decline on Wednesday morning, even as global bullion rates showed an uptick. Local Prices Dip Despite Global Gains In Vietnam, the price for gold bars from the Saigon Jewelry Company fell by 0.41%, settling at VND120.6…
Vietnam is setting its sights on exporting an impressive US$4.5 billion worth of cashew nuts this year, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In the first half of 2025, the country…
Citi has painted a nuanced picture of Vietnam’s economy, indicating that stricter enforcement of rules regarding origin certification might create hurdles for the country’s export growth in the coming months. With the Vietnamese government issuing directives…
The golden-yellow Chinese plum has burst onto the Vietnamese fruit scene, boasting a subtle fragrance, crisp texture, and a hint of delicate sweetness. Its size surpasses that of traditional Vietnamese plums, positioning it as a rival to pricier fruits like…
A store in the central city of Da Nang faced significant penalties for hawking counterfeit luxury goods, including popular brands like Gucci, Chanel, and Dior. The Mega Premium Shopping Mall, a family-operated establishment located on Tran Phu Street, was…
Gold prices in Vietnam have soared to a two-month high following a surge in global rates prompted by new import tariffs announced by the U.S. government. On Saturday morning, gold bars from the Saigon Jewelry Company increased by 0.41% to reach VND121.5…
In a curious twist of the foreign exchange market, the U.S. dollar has lost a bit of its footing against the Vietnamese dong on the black market this past Saturday morning. The greenback slipped 0.04% to VND26,490 at unofficial exchange points, while…
PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), the lifestyle and retail subsidiary of Thailand’s PTT Group, has announced a record-breaking financial performance for the first quarter of this year. This success is largely attributable to its leading brand Cafe Amazon,…
Vietnam’s leading mobile operators—Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone—are accelerating their 5G expansion, deploying a total of 11,000 base stations throughout the country. This ambitious rollout, which accounts for approximately 7.7% of Vietnam’s existing 4G…
In a market marked by subtle shifts, Vietnam’s gold prices crept upward on Thursday morning, reflecting a slight rise in global rates. The Saigon Jewelry Company saw its gold bars increase by 0.17%, bringing the price to VND120.8 million (approximately…
Vietnam’s economy is doing a celebratory dance. A report from UOB’s Global Economics & Market Research Unit reveals that in the second quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s real GDP soared by an impressive 7.96% year-on-year, well surpassing Bloomberg’s forecast of…
In a sensational case that highlights the complex interplay between gambling and mental health in Vietnam, a couple is at the center of a scandal involving massive losses and alleged corruption. Nguyen Mai Anh and Le Van Dong are part of a group of 145…
In a dynamic shift for Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate sector, JLL projects the introduction of an impressive 5,500 to 6,000 high-end apartments and around 1,300 RBL (residential building lot) units by 2025. This surge is anticipated following significant…
The U.S. dollar weakened against the Vietnamese dong on Monday morning, continuing its downward trend while remaining at multi-year lows against both the euro and the Swiss franc. Vietcombank set the dollar’s exchange rate at VND26,320, marking a slight…
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