tiki hard pressed to whip up new investment

Tiki hard-pressed to whip up new investment

Tiki's merger with Sendo and designs to list on the local stock exchange could be solutions to increasing difficulties in mobilising investment to carry on the war of attrition in e-commerce.
proposal to halt ma a question of fine balance

Proposal to halt M&A a question of fine balance

Just a few days ago, Tiki and Sendo struck a hundred-million dollar deal that could redraw the landscape of the entire e-commerce industry, highlighting that the mergers and acquisitions market remains vibrant – which the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry would temper through a new proposal to delay for a while.
tiki and sendo reach merger deal

Tiki and Sendo reach merger deal

After being in merger talks for nearly a year, Tiki and Sendo have finally reached an agreement to join forces to beat overseas e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee.
visa study finds cash usage dropping in vietnam as consumers embrace new ways to pay

Visa study finds cash usage dropping in Vietnam as consumers embrace new ways to pay

A new study commissioned by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has found Vietnamese consumers are using less cash in favour of digital payment methods including new payment technologies such as contactless cards and mobile payments, as well as mobile e-commerce payments.
online food purchases predicted to rule the roost post pandemic

Online food purchases predicted to rule the roost post-pandemic

The online food and grocery delivery segment has gained remarkable momentum after multiple platforms launched services for those stuck at home during social distancing.
e commerce titans step up fake product fight

E-commerce titans step up fake product fight

Overseas e-commerce companies Lazada and Shopee may lose their positions in Vietnam if they keep demonstrating limitations in protecting consumers from low-quality and fake goods.
e commerce firm tiki tables proposal to loosen ipo rules

E-commerce firm Tiki tables proposal to loosen IPO rules

The latest proposal from e-commerce firm Tiki to relax the rules on initial public offering (IPO) has sparked controversy over e-commerce firms’ profitability and their opportunities to raise public funding.
online shopping is on the rise in hcm city

Online shopping is on the rise in HCM City

The e-commerce market in HCM City has developed significantly, with total online spending growth up by more than 12 per cent annually since 2015, according to the city Department of Industry and Trade’s report on e-commerce development.
onpoint bringing expertise in new e commerce phase

OnPoint bringing expertise in new e-commerce phase

While online shopping has gained increasing traction since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, technical solutions are becoming more essential in order for e-commerce platforms to evolve. Tran Vu Quang, CEO of end-to-end e-commerce solutions provider OnPoint, shared with VIR’s Hara Nguyen how technology can multiply retailers’ performance figures.
amazon worker at new york warehouse dies of covid 19

Amazon worker at New York warehouse dies of COVID-19

An Amazon worker at a warehouse in New York where employees called for greater coronavirus safety measures has died of COVID-19, the e-commerce giant said Tuesday (May 5).
big four in e commerce keep taking on losses despite firm market presence

Big Four in e-commerce keep taking on losses despite firm market presence

The "money burning" race in the local e-commerce scene is not over yet, with all Big Four competitors scampering to gain a larger market share.
online business a lifeline for retail amidst covid 19 disruptions

Online business a lifeline for retail amidst COVID-19 disruptions

While the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a terrible blow to the Vietnamese retail market in the first quarter of 2020, the market has recorded positive performance in e-commerce, online shopping, and delivery services.
online business training channel launched

Online business training channel launched

An online training channel on YouTube livestream platform, part of the Vietnam Digital 4.0 programme, has debuted in an effort to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grasp online business skills and draw customers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
cho tot teams up with unilever food solutions to aid restaurants during covid 19

Cho Tot teams up with Unilever Food Solutions to aid restaurants during Covid-19

Cho Tot has partnered up with Unilever Food Solutions to support local restaurants impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
vietnams top e commerce enabler raised over 8 million in series a funding

Vietnam’s top e-commerce enabler raised over $8 million in Series A Funding

Vietnam-based e-commerce enabler OnPoint closed its Series A funding round with over $8 million to accelerate its revenue growth and develop an innovative e-commerce solution for its roster of blue-chip clients.