eurocham proposes ip infringement prosecutions

EuroCham proposes IP infringement prosecutions

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has proposed strong enforcement measures to fight against serious copyright infringement. The threat to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has caused significant damage to creators, as well as negatively impacted sales from legitimate consumers.
consumer rights protection online a focus amid e commerce boom

Consumer rights protection online a focus amid e-commerce boom

The protection of consumer rights online has been the focus amid the boom of e-commerce and the digital economy since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
confectionary groups take bigger bite in vietnam

Confectionary groups take bigger bite in Vietnam

Foreign confectionery makers are eager to ramp up operations in Vietnam while tuning into the changing habits of consumers.
foodex japan 2023 pushes vietnamese products to conquer japanese market

Foodex Japan 2023 pushes Vietnamese products to conquer Japanese market

The 48th edition of the International Food and Beverage Exhibition, Foodex Japan 2023, held in Tokyo from March 7 to 10, provides an excellent opportunity to introduce high-quality Vietnamese products to Japanese consumers on a wider scale.
citi completes sale of vietnam consumer banking business

Citi completes sale of Vietnam consumer banking business

Citi has announced it has completed the sale of Citi’s Vietnam retail banking and consumer credit card businesses to United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), which includes the transfer of approximately 575 staff.
adjusting the direction of retail strategies

Adjusting the direction of retail strategies

Consumer shopping behaviour has changed since the pandemic, prompting major retailers to align their business strategies to be consistent with the changing situation.
retail businesses optimistic in face of erratic environment

Retail businesses optimistic in face of erratic environment

The decrease in purchasing power due to the belt-tightening of consumers has seriously affected the business situation of most retail businesses. However, many businesses are still very optimistic about the market’s prospects and believe that the new strategy will help them settle down soon.
fmcg groups focus on trends to expand activities

FMCG groups focus on trends to expand activities

Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods market is expected to sail through headwinds in 2023 with manufacturers continuing to expand their business operations.
new dragon fruit varieties to delight growers and consumers

New dragon fruit varieties to delight growers and consumers

The first new varieties from a joint New Zealand – Vietnam dragon fruit breeding initiative are set to be launched in the global marketplace.
lipton teas partners with dksh to boost presence in vietnam

Lipton Teas partners with DKSH to boost presence in Vietnam

Lipton Teas and Infusions has partnered with DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond.
retailers flexibly steering through turbulent times

Retailers flexibly steering through turbulent times

Big retailers are adopting flexible measures to confront the challenging environment and consumers’ strict budgets.
eu singapore launch digital partnership

EU-Singapore launch digital partnership

The European Union (EU) and Singapore on February 1 signed in Brussels the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP) that will lead to a digital trade agreement to enable consumers and businesses to transact online more seamlessly and at lower costs.
hanois january cpi moderately increases

Hanoi’s January CPI moderately increases

Hanoi’s consumer price index (CPI) in January inched up by only 0.35 per cent month-on-month and 3.09 per cent year-on-year, the municipal Statistics Office has reported.
flexibility headlines finance for 2022

Flexibility headlines finance for 2022

Interest rates, exchange rates, and credit growth were the focus of a volatile 2022, and more complexities are forecast for the following 12 months.
vietnam in 2023 facing a recession or a rebound

Vietnam in 2023: Facing a recession or a rebound?

Vietnam will once again face an uncertain world economy in 2023: high inflation will hurt the real incomes of consumers and depress retail sales in many countries, rising interest rates will cool down housing markets, and property developers will postpone new housing construction, China’s difficult exit from the pandemic will impair growth in the short term; and geopolitical tensions will induce more volatility in energy, food, and financial markets.