Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Vietnam, updated continuously by our newsroom.
In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has recently unveiled Level 23. This innovative space showcases a convergence of meeting venues, event spaces, and a rooftop entertainment…
Standard Chartered has increased its projection for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2026 to 9.5%, a considerable increase from its previous estimate of 7.2%. This revision comes on the heels of Vietnam’s robust economic performance in the first half of the year,…
Gold prices in Vietnam witnessed another slump on Monday afternoon, following an earlier decrease of 0.2% in the same session. Saigon Jewelry Company reported a fall in the price of gold bars by 0.82% from the morning rate, settling at VND146 million…
In a bid to streamline border operations and facilitate smoother trade of agricultural goods, particularly durian exports, Vietnam’s Department of Customs has instructed its local sub-departments to hasten customs clearance processes at border checkpoints.…
In the unofficial trading market on Saturday morning, the U.S. dollar experienced a decline against the Vietnamese dong. The greenback was sold 0.04% lower at VND26,410 at these non-official trading spots. Meanwhile, Vietcombank, a significant financial…
Every Half, a Vietnamese coffee chain, recently raised $8 million in a Series A funding round with participation from current investors Openspace Capital and DSG Consumer Partners. This funding will be utilized to fuel the company’s expansion across Vietnam,…
Chloé, an esteemed French luxury fashion house, has recently established its first store in Vietnam, nestled within a bustling shopping complex in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The brand, recognized for its romantic, free-spirited and distinctly feminine…
LivWell, a leading Singapore-based InsurTech firm, has announced plans to broaden its OneHealth employee benefits scheme in Vietnam. The expansion includes the development of specialized insurance solutions, focused on various health conditions. The company’s…
On Tuesday, Vietnam witnessed its lowest gold prices since the start of July, resulting from a decline in worldwide prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The price of a gold bar from the Saigon Jewelry Company fell 0.88%, to VND147.1 million…
Home Credit Vietnam has been awarded ‘Finance Company of the Year’ for the second consecutive year, and also received the ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026. The awards acknowledge the company’s…
VinFast Vietnam, a budding organization specializing in the design and sale of VinFast vehicles, recently increased its capital funds substantially. The company doubled its capital from VND5.18 trillion to VND10.18 trillion, equivalent to US$388 million, by…
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast marked significant growth in the domestic market, reporting a 72% year-on-year increase with a record preliminary domestic delivery of 115,916 electric vehicles (EVs). This…
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam saw diamond imports totalling an estimated US$121.5 million. Of this figure, India emerged as the main supplier, accounting for approximately 52% of the total imports, around $63.2 million. This figure is a significant…
Gold prices in Vietnam experienced a downward trend on Wednesday, continuing a 0.3% dip from earlier in the trading day. The Saigon Jewelry Company suffered a 0.67% price drop of their gold bars from the morning, bringing the total loss for the day to 1.1%.…
Alumax Boats, a Dutch firm known for supplying water taxis for the 2012 London Olympics, has launched its first shipyard outside its homeland in Vietnam, through a joint venture partnership. This expansion was marked with a grand inauguration ceremony held on…
In Vietnam, gasoline prices experienced a minor decrease on Thursday amidst the ongoing global price instability due to the uncertainties surrounding the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. E10 RON95, a commonly used fuel, saw a 3.73% drop, bringing its…
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