tightened regulations needed for rising e commerce activity

Tightened regulations needed for rising e-commerce activity

Accelerating e-commerce management policies in Vietnam may be a necessary step to create an equal footing with physical retailers, but the multitude of trading platforms and a lenient approach may throw stones in the path of lawmakers.
the rise of female business leaders in vietnam

The rise of female business leaders in Vietnam

With wisdom and courage, female sellers are bringing more authentic “Made in Vietnam” goods and services to worldwide customers.
big c renamed to go and tops market in vietnam

Big C renamed to GO! and Tops Market in Vietnam

Thailand's Central Group announced plans to rename Big C Vietnam to GO! and Tops Market.
harsh reality sets in for fashion retail brands

Harsh reality sets in for fashion retail brands

While fashion fanatics will welcome the ever-increasing presence of international brands like UNIQLO, H&M, and Zara, the domestic consumer base has already lost a significant portion of its purchasing power amid the influence of the global health crisis on the economy, forcing domestic brands to face increased competition with new strategies to retain their business.
vietnams delivery e commerce startup loship raises funds from skype co founder

Vietnam's delivery e-commerce startup Loship raises funds from Skype co-founder

Loship, Vietnam’s fast-growing one-hour-delivery e-commerce startup, has announced its latest investment from Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn, who participated through his investment vehicle MetaPlanet Holdings. This capital injection marks Loship as the first portfolio company of MetaPlanet in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the world’s next tech hubs.
vietnam improves ranking on global b2c e commerce index 2020

Vietnam improves ranking on global B2C e-commerce index 2020

The B2C E-commerce Index 2020 of Vietnam has climbed one rank over the last year, remaining among the top 10 developing and transition economies in the region.
e wallets promotion programmes see less appetising

E-wallets' promotion programmes see less appetising

Luring in e-wallet users by plentiful promotion activities seems to be less attractive as the payment method still occupies for a small proportion.
fmcg sales to rebound on lunar new year

FMCG sales to rebound on Lunar New Year

The sales value of Vietnam's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry will rebound strongly in light of the biggest festive holiday, the Lunar New Year.
super brand day an excellent e commerce initiative for brands

Super Brand Day – An excellent e-commerce initiative for brands

Typically a 24-hour stunt on Lazada, Super Brand Day events have significantly improved the visibility of participating brands, helping them break records on sales and product views.
cities the ticket for duty free stores

Cities the ticket for duty-free stores

Vietnam’s duty-free retail is emerging as a new attractive investment channel for both local and foreign investors as they ramp up efforts to capitalise on domestic consumption and tourism.
vietnams e commerce market generates 118 billion in 2020

Vietnam’s e-commerce market generates $11.8 billion in 2020

Vietnam’s e-commerce revenue reached $11.8 billion in 2020, up 18 per cent against last year and accounting for 5.5 per cent of total retail sales.
dak lak promotes shipments via amazon

Dak Lak promotes shipments via Amazon

Enhancing exports via Amazon, the world’s largest Internet retailer by revenue and market capitalisation, is an effective way to help staples of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak reach out to the world in the context that COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on global economy, according to insiders.
telio announces telio care fund to ensure business continuity for small retailers

Telio announces Telio Care Fund to ensure business continuity for small retailers

Telio, Vietnam's first B2B e-commerce platform, has just announced the establishment of the Telio Care Fund with a total value of VND1 billion ($43,478) to support the continuous business of its small retailer partners in Vietnam.
live streaming startup gostream raises seven figure funding from vinacapital ventures

Live streaming startup GoStream raises seven-figure funding from VinaCapital Ventures

GoStream, a fast-growing Vietnamese startup that provides multi-platform livestream broadcaster solutions for social sellers, marketers, and content creators, announced that VinaCapital Ventures has invested a seven-digit figure in the company to help expand its business.
is hm unfit to pursue strategy to grow number of stores

Is H&M unfit to pursue strategy to grow number of stores?

As the global market is growing tougher for fashion retailers, Sweden-based H&M decided to expand its network of outlets in Vietnam. However, the strategy may not work out as planned due to the strong preference for online retail.