vietnams tokenised property platforms fade highlighting transparency concerns

Vietnam's tokenised property platforms fade, highlighting transparency concerns

Shared property investment platforms, known as tokenisation in Vietnam, are quietly disappearing from the market after a period of much hype, highlighting the challenges of these models in the local landscape, and raising questions over transparency.
japanese burger chain shogun burger opens its first outlet in vietnam

Japanese burger chain Shogun Burger opens its first outlet in Vietnam

Shogun Burger, the acclaimed Japanese burger chain, has entered the international market with its first location in Vietnam, targeting the local Japanese community and tourists, while also offering unique burger options tailored to Vietnamese preferences.
vpbank ceo outlines policy responses and growth prospects amidst economic challenges

VPBank CEO outlines policy responses and growth prospects amidst economic challenges

At a virtual conference on July 16 to review the Vietnamese banking sector's first-half performance and plot its course for the remainder of the year, Nguyen Duc Vinh, CEO of Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), underscored the decisive role of the government and various sectors in stimulating the national economy.
vietnams pre built warehouse sector encounters growth downturn

Vietnam's pre-built warehouse sector encounters growth downturn

The southern region of Vietnam is witnessing a lull in its pre-built warehouse sector following an era of energetic growth, as outlined in a recent review by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Vietnam. This market cooldown was predicted in Q1/2023, forecasting a slowdown in demand.
tiki battles to keep up with financially muscular rivals

Tiki battles to keep up with financially muscular rivals

Amid the resignation of Tiki’s co-founder, Vietnam’s e-commerce landscape faces a challenging period underscored by intense competition, performance challenges, and the pressing need for a strategic overhaul.
temporary slowdown projected for general economy

Temporary slowdown projected for general economy

Despite the Vietnamese government making its great efforts to reach 6.5 per cent in economic growth this year, it will be an uphill struggle. Wanwisa May Vorranikulkij, senior economist from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, talked to Khoi Nguyen about the outlook for the Southeast Asian economy.
savoure bakery presents mooncake collection 2023

Savouré bakery presents mooncake collection 2023

To welcome the upcoming moon festival season, Savouré Bakery proudly presents the mooncake collection titled “Colours of Mid-autumn Festival” which is inspired by the colourful world of the Moon Festival reflected through the innocent eyes of children.
no restriction on vietnamese chilli to south korea

No restriction on Vietnamese chilli to South Korea

It was recently reported that South Korea had prohibited the import of Vietnamese chilli due to the discovery of a substance found in antifungal agrochemicals, tricyclazole, exceeding the permissible limit. These rumours since been proven untrue.
vietnam thailand jointly fight human trafficking

Vietnam, Thailand jointly fight human trafficking

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh held a working session with Thai Minister of Social Development and Human Security Chuti Krairiksh in Bangkok on July 12 to promote bilateral cooperation in combating human trafficking and share experience in social welfare development.
indonesia looks to south asian markets to boost exports

Indonesia looks to South Asian markets to boost exports

Indonesia is targeting non-traditional markets in South Asia such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to boost exports, whose growth is currently slowing, Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has informed.
going the extra mile for data protection in vietnam

Going the extra mile for data protection in Vietnam

A Vietnamese enterprise recently held a team meeting in order to share and discuss a new legal instrument, and also recorded the meeting alongside the names and/or photographs of participants, plus their questions. In the course of recording, a notice saying “by attending this meeting, you consent to being recorded” came up on the screen. In this situation, whether this kind of consent has satisfied valid consent, if Decree 13 is applicable, could be raised.
enterprises wary over rushed tax on sugary drinks

Enterprises wary over “rushed” tax on sugary drinks

Vietnam is considering a special consumption tax in its battle against the escalating obesity crisis, but industry insiders urge prudence due to the possible detrimental consequences for the beverage sector and wider economy.
localities report downgrade in fdi attraction amid land shortages

Localities report downgrade in FDI attraction amid land shortages

Localities such as Dong Nai and Thanh Hoa are struggling to provide enough available land for some of the biggest manufacturers, currently relying only on the interest of smaller-scale ventures.
nestle aims to promote over 50000 vietnamese dishes

Nestlé aims to promote over 50,000 Vietnamese dishes

Nestlé Vietnam's Maggi brand has signed an MoU with the Tourism Information Centre and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to carry out activities that will promote tourism to Vietnam with a focus on the country's unique cuisine from now until 2026.
german investors optimistic about vietnams outlook

German investors optimistic about Vietnam's outlook

German businesses are expressing more confidence in their development and have increasingly positive expectations for economic growth in Vietnam.