unilever denies tax dodging charges

Unilever denies tax-dodging charges

Despite the taxes being cut from VND800 billion ($34.78 million) to nearly VND600 billion ($26 million), Unilever Vietnam continues to express dissatisfaction with the State Audit Office of Vietnam’s (SAV) proposal.
fake discount trick may happen again in single day sales promotions

Fake discount trick may happen again in Single Day sales promotions

Fake discounts, which are occassionally applied by Lazada and other e-commerce platforms, may occur again on the Single Day promotion season this year.
aeon mall brings contest of 20 year history from japan to vietnam

AEON MALL brings contest of 20-year history from Japan to Vietnam

Striving to improve customer experience, AEON MALL Vietnam has just organised the Role Play Contest 2018, participated by Tamai Mitsugu, director of the ASEAN Division, AEON MALL Japan, and Dinh Thi My Loan, chairwoman of the Vietnam Retailers Association.
hicon scores three industrial projects in single month

HICON scores three industrial projects in single month

HICON Investment JSC (HICON JSC) on October 24 officially started constructing its two newest industrial projects.
gobear shakes hands with credolab to approach 495 million locals

GoBear shakes hands with CredoLab to approach 49.5 million locals

Personal finance comparison website GoBear and smartphone-based alternative credit scoring provider CredoLab announced today their partnership to launch Easy Apply, a smartphone app that enables banks, financial institutions, and lenders to extend credit to a larger pool of customers while keeping risks in check.
not lovin it the fast food failure

Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Fast food giants such as McDonald’s and Burger King have dominated the sector globally for decades, but unique cuisine culture and uncommon spending behaviours means Vietnam is one of the few countries they are struggling to crack. Van Anh reports.
alibaba develops new retail model in southeast asia

Alibaba develops new retail model in Southeast Asia

The failure of traditional retailers like US-based Sears signals the rise of e-commerce platforms and non-seller stores, which have been developed hugely across Southeast Asia by global e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.
grab successfully mobilises 200 million from us booking holdings

Grab successfully mobilises $200 million from US' Booking Holdings

Despite the on-going dispute with local taxi firm Vinasun in Vietnam, Grab has successfully lured in $200 million investment from US-based Booking Holdings, a company specialised in tourism and online hotel booking.
samsung crown prince lee jae yong visits vietnam today

Samsung crown prince Lee Jae Yong visits Vietnam today

Samsung’s vice chairman Lee Jae Yong is visiting Samsung subsidiaries today in Hanoi, the northern province of Bac Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City.
fpt capital sue hagl maybe for the seven year ago problem

FPT Capital sue HAGL maybe for the seven-year-ago problem

FPT Capital brings HAGL to court either over its losses from the company's stocks or the chairman reneging on its promise to buy out its holding in HAGL.
apple manufacturers looking to shift business from china to vietnam

Apple manufacturers looking to shift business from China to Vietnam

To avoid the US’ $200 billion tariff slapped on Chinese goods, smartphone giant Apple’s manufacturers are looking to shift business from China to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.
vietjet celebrates first flight from bangkok to danang

Vietjet celebrates first flight from Bangkok to Danang

Vietjet’s inaugural flight took off from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Danang and safely landed to be greeted by dragon dance with flowers from the leaders of Danang International Airport as well as local governors.
moi cosmetics launches 247 make up product

M.O.I Cosmetics launches 24/7 make-up product

M.O.I Cosmetics launched its new product called 24/7 on October 9 at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi.
ssc fines haxaco and phuong nam for weak reporting

SSC fines Haxaco and Phuong Nam for weak reporting

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has just issued a decision to impose administrative fines of VND60 million ($2,654) and VND240 million ($10,619) on Hang Xanh Car Service JSC (Haxaco)—a local dealer of Mercedes—and Phuong Nam Cultural JSC, respectively, for incorrect reporting.
mobile world boss stands to win 90 million on new dividend plan

Mobile World boss stands to win $90 million on new dividend plan

Applying the new dividend rate of 3:1, Mobile World chairman Nguyen Duc Tai, who owns nearly 46.9 million MWG shares, will receive additional shares worth $90 million.