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Despite the rise of artificial intelligence, personal trust continues to be the most significant factor influencing consumer purchases in Southeast Asia’s US$219 billion market. Retailers are finding that human interaction and trusted relationships outweigh…
In a surprising twist, Vietnam’s gold prices have dipped despite a global rally in bullion values this Friday morning. Vietnamese Gold Prices Diverge from Global Trends The Saigon Jewelry Company reported a 0.33% decrease in the price of gold bars, bringing…
Gold Prices in Vietnam Decline Gold bar prices in Vietnam experienced a slight decrease on Wednesday, following a decline in global bullion rates. The Saigon Jewelry Company noted a 0.4% drop in its pricing, bringing the cost to VND 121.7 million…
Farmers are now selling top-grade Monthong durians for VND65,000-70,000 (US$2.64-$2.84) per kilogram, down 25-30% compared to the prices at the start of the season in July. Grade B durians are priced at VND55,000-63,000 per kilogram, with a similar decrease…
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