Electronics traders bemoan bleak results

Electronics traders bemoan bleak results

Owners of electronics and electrical appliance stores in Vietnam have been driven to deadlock, with a high volume of unsold products despite solid discounts and various promotional programmes.
Central Group spends over $100 million on full takeover of Nguyen Kim

Central Group spends over $100 million on full takeover of Nguyen Kim

Central Group has announced spending VND2.66 trillion ($115.65 million) completing the acquisition of Nguyen Kim after holding 49 per cent for five years.
Vietnam to contribute a quarter of Central Group susidiary's revenue

Vietnam to contribute a quarter of Central Group susidiary's revenue

In the next five years, Vietnam's contribution could grow to 25 per cent of the revenue of Central Group's retail subsidiary.
The shifting face of retail in Vietnam

The shifting face of retail in Vietnam

The 2018 retail landscape was more challenging than ever, and the major market chains were scampering to adapt to changes to remain relevant.
Nguyen Kim acquires Ladophar

Nguyen Kim acquires Ladophar

Electronic retailer Nguyen Kim Trading JSC’s purchase of a stake in Lamdong Pharmaceutical JSC (Ladophar) will heat up the pharmaceutical sector in Vietnam.
Nguyen Kim remains firm on taking over LDP

Nguyen Kim remains firm on taking over LDP

Nguyen Kim remains adamant about securing a majority interest in Lam Dong Pharmaceutical JSC (Ladophar, code: LDP), submitting a third bid in recent times.
Nguyen Kim numbers under wraps

Nguyen Kim numbers under wraps

The post-merger and acquisition business efficiency of Nguyen Kim Trading JSC remains uncertain, as more than three years after it engaged in an M&A deal with leading Thai retailer Central Group, it declines to share information about its business performance with the public.
Central Group made poor investment decision in Nguyen Kim

Central Group made poor investment decision in Nguyen Kim

It seems Thai giant Central Group may have made a big mistake in buying 49 per cent of domestic electronic retailer Nguyen Kim. The company has shown many negative business signs, including potentially being prohibited from doing business due to tax evasion.
Nguyen Kim dodged $4.58 million in taxes over past decade

Nguyen Kim dodged $4.58 million in taxes over past decade

Nguyen Kim has just been imposed an administrative fine and collected tax arrears of VND148 billion ($6.5 million).
Nguyen Kim has not given up on Ladophar

Nguyen Kim has not given up on Ladophar

As the pharmaceutical market has no 'king of the hill,' large business chains like Nguyen Kim are trying to take control of smaller fish to corner the market.