growth prospects and high hurdles for retail banking

Growth prospects and high hurdles for retail banking

The pandemic is detrimental to most economic sectors, including finance and banking. Harmander Mahal, head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking for Vietnam and Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung how the British lender has weathered the storm and offers his outlook.
zero dong minimarts open to support the poor in hanoi

Zero dong minimarts open to support the poor in Hanoi

In order to help the poor, disadvantaged, and students, the first zero dong minimart has been opened in Hanoi during the social distancing.
vietnams express delivery market reached 7004 million in 2020

Vietnam's express delivery market reached $700.4 million in 2020

Vietnam's express delivery services market is booming with a valuation of $700.4 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $1655.96 million by 2028, according to the latest report by Research and Markets.
new zealand fruit week launches at vinmart retail chain with quality fruits

New Zealand Fruit Week launches at Vinmart retail chain with quality fruits

To provide Vietnamese consumers access to high quality fresh fruits, top suppliers from New Zealand have teamed up with Vinmart to launch the second edition of New Zealand Fruit Week throughout Vinmart’s retail chain and flagship e-commerce stores, following last year’s successful event.
hagl breaks losing streak with profit in q2

HAGL breaks losing streak with profit in Q2

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) reported an after-tax profit of VND87 billion ($3.8 million) after eight consecutive quarters of losses.
fpt retail posted higher revenue for pharmacy and laptop retail businesses

FPT Retail posted higher revenue for pharmacy and laptop retail businesses

FPT Retail witnessed improving revenue for its pharmacy and laptop segments due to rising demand for drugs and laptops amidst the spike in COVID-19 infections and social distancing policies.
asean online sale day 2021 on horizon

ASEAN Online Sale Day 2021 on horizon

The ASEAN Online Sale Day, the largest online shopping day in ASEAN, will be kicked off on August 8.
how much tech giants make every minute

How much tech giants make every minute

Amazon really is a 'money machine' as this online retailer generates more than 800,000 USD in revenue every minute.
hanoi temporarily bans shippers of super apps

Hanoi temporarily bans shippers of super apps

Super apps including Grab, GoJek, and Be have to suspend express delivery services in Hanoi to comply with social distancing regulations under Directive No.16/CT-TTg.
sizeable wholesale market greenlit for investment study in danang

Sizeable wholesale market greenlit for investment study in Danang

The central city of Danang has approved the VND800 billion ($34.8 million) Hoa Phuoc wholesale market project to look for an appropriate investment scheme.
brg will develop a new property project in thai nguyen province

BRG will develop a new property project in Thai Nguyen province

BRG Group aims to invest in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, with a property project combining a commercial service in an urban area, a resort, and a golf course.
zero dong supermarkets opened to support the needy in ho chi minh city

Zero dong supermarkets opened to support the needy in Ho Chi Minh City

Many zero dong supermarkets have been opened in Ho Chi Minh City to support disadvantaged people and workers through the pandemic.
ho chi minh city will reopen the traditional markets to ease the lack of fresh food

Ho Chi Minh City will reopen the traditional markets to ease the lack of fresh food

Ho Chi Minh City is planning to reopen traditional markets to meet the soaring demand of local people and reduce the overload at supermarket chains.
high speed boats transport first shipment of fruit and vegetables to ho chi minh city

High-speed boats transport first shipment of fruit and vegetables to Ho Chi Minh City

Two high-speed boats have transported the first shipment of 40 tonnes of fruits and vegetables from Tien Giang to Ho Chi Minh City to supply local residents amidst the food supply chain disruption.
hanoi ensures a sufficient supply of essential goods at stable prices

Hanoi ensures a sufficient supply of essential goods at stable prices

Hanoi has ensured an adequate supply of essential goods to support people in all possible situations during social distancing.