rapid developments changing the game in fmcg

Rapid developments changing the game in FMCG

Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has continued to evolve at a fast pace with the expansion of international companies and changing consumer behaviour. Peter Christou, general manager of the Vietnam Worldpanel Division at Kantar, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the changing competitive landscape of Vietnam’s FMCG market.
heat of price war shows no sign of cooling down

Heat of price war shows no sign of cooling down

Amid fierce competition, the price war is heating up, requiring businesses to deliver added value and experiences to customers in order to retain them.
masans revenue inches up to 743 million in q1

Masan's revenue inches up to $743 million in Q1

Masan Group Corporation (HSX: MSN) has released its unaudited management accounts for the first quarter, with most business segments posting positive growth.
masan eyes global expansion wincommerce to reach 4000 stores by 2024

Masan eyes global expansion, WinCommerce to reach 4,000 stores by 2024

Masan Group Corporation, along with its publicly listed affiliates Masan Consumer and Masan MEATLife, convened their 2024 AGM in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26, projecting a unified vision titled "Consumer of Things".
masan completes 250 million equity raise from bain capital

Masan completes $250-million equity raise from Bain Capital

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN) has successfully completed a $250-million equity raise from Bain Capital, a world-leading private investment firm with approximately $180 billion of assets under management.
masan expected to close 250 million investment from bain capital

Masan expected to close $250 million investment from Bain Capital

On April 1, Masan Group Corporation announced that the State Securities Commission has acknowledged its receipt of the completed dossier for the private placement of convertible dividend preference shares related to the $250-million investments from Bain Capital (Bain), a world-leading private investment firm with approximately $180 billion of assets under management.
the story of phuc longs 50 year journey

The story of Phuc Long's 50-year journey

A reputation can take years to build but seconds to break. Following a mega-deal with Masan Group, Lam Boi Minh, founder of the Phuc Long Coffee & Tea brand, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about his expectations for the future of Phuc Long while taking a look back at the 50-year-old brand.
keys to becoming a desirable employer

Keys to becoming a desirable employer

Employers across the board are sparing no effort on the path to becoming more sought after by the workforce.
bain capitals 250 million investment into masan group among three largest in 2023

Bain Capital's $250 million investment into Masan Group among three largest in 2023

The $250 million investment from Bain Capital into Masan Group stands among Vietnam's three largest equity deals in 2023.
bain capital to inject another 50 million into masan

Bain Capital to inject another $50 million into Masan

On December 6, Masan Group Corporation announced that Bain Capital has agreed to increase its equity investment into Masan Group to $250 million from the previously announced $200 million.
three growth engines help masan become consumer technology platform

Three growth engines help Masan become consumer technology platform

Masan Group relies on three growth engines including network growth, member growth, and wallet share growth to realise its vision to become a consumer-tech platform.
foreign funds acquire larger presence

Foreign funds acquire larger presence

Foreign investment funds are maintaining a keen interest in Vietnam’s consumer sector, underscoring its sustained allure for the booming consumer class.
masan groups ma strategy paying off

Masan Group’s M&A strategy paying off

Masan Group’s active engagements in mergers and acquisitions has helped it gain entry into new sectors in recent years and complete its retail consumer ecosystem.
masan set for strong finish to 2023

Masan set for strong finish to 2023

Many economic experts believe that interest rates will continue to decrease from now until the end of the year, lending rates in particular. A series of fiscal policies, such as VAT reductions and salary increases, are also expected to stimulate domestic consumption. Vietnam's largest retail consumer outfit, Masan Group, is set to benefit significantly from these policies.
growth through sustainability is a journey

Growth through Sustainability is a journey

Masan High-Tech Materials, a Vietnamese company ranked third in the world for tungsten powders and tungsten carbide, is now planning to build a tungsten recycling plant in Thai Nguyen, with the ambition of making Vietnam the hub of tungsten innovation and sustainability in Asia. This is part of Masan High-Tech Material's Growth through Sustainability strategy, which is underpinned by the belief that sustainability is a journey, not a destination. CEO Craig Bradshaw spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about this approach and its further developments.