covid 19 brings turmoil to real estate market of vietnam

COVID-19 brings turmoil to real estate market of Vietnam

COVID-19 has had a strong impact on the global economy, and the property market has not managed to escape the blow. There are many unknowns and each property sector is responding differently – but the effects are expected to be both temporary and long-term.
e commerce firms fall behind vendors taking advantage of covid 19

E-commerce firms fall behind vendors taking advantage of COVID-19

E-commerce firms are having difficulties in keeping tabs on vendors flogging unauthenticated or downright fake goods to profiteer on the sky-high demand for face masks and hand sanitiser due to the coronavirus epidemic.
retailers striving to mitigate covid 19 implications

Retailers striving to mitigate COVID-19 implications

Feeling the bite of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many businesses in retail and services are coming up with measures to soften the blow.
smartpay e wallet launches cardless virtual loyalty programme

SmartPay e-wallet launches cardless virtual loyalty programme

SmartPay e-wallet has recently strengthened their stature in the financial industry by becoming the first e-wallet in Vietnam that has an in-app loyalty programme that works without the need for the usual paper/plastic punch loyalty cards.
vietnam consumer confidence down in the face of covid 19

Vietnam Consumer Confidence down in the face of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has cost 54 points in the 2020 Vietnam Consumer Confidence, foreshadowing huge downturns in many domestic sectors.
covid 19 economics behind the pricing of face masks

COVID-19 – economics behind the pricing of face masks

The outbreak of the COVID-19 has caused some irrational fear and misconceptions concerning the magnitude and severity of the public health emergency. As of February 23, 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected a total of 78,771 people and caused 2,462 deaths across 31 countries and territories, which makes a fatality rate of 3.1 per cent. The fact that there is no official cure for the virus, and that it has proven to be highly contagious, has added to the widespread panic in Asia, including Vietnam. The virus has led us to significant price hikes in consumer goods, notably face masks.
shopping malls flounder in wake of coronavirus outbreak

Shopping malls flounder in wake of coronavirus outbreak

An unexpected complication throwing off the forecasts of real estate consultants, shopping malls have been dragged down by the coronavirus epidemic.
oppo building out a culture of gratitude

Oppo building out a culture of gratitude

Oppo is building out a culture of gratitude, letting not only customers and partners but even rivals know how their connections helped Oppo grow stronger – either by nourishing trust and co-operation or by setting challenges.
vietnam to contribute a quarter of central group susidiarys revenue

Vietnam to contribute a quarter of Central Group susidiary's revenue

In the next five years, Vietnam's contribution could grow to 25 per cent of the revenue of Central Retail, a Central Group subsidiary which has just conducted a successful $8.1 billion IPO.
cimb bank joins hands with sendo to promote fast digital loan solution

CIMB Bank joins hands with Sendo to promote fast digital loan solution

CIMB Bank (Vietnam) Ltd., under CIMB Group, the leading banking group in the ASEAN, and Sendo JSC today announced a strategic partnership to promote fast digital loans on Sendo's platform.
tiki will spin off a logistics firm after rumoured ma with sendo

Tiki will spin off a logistics firm after rumoured M&A with Sendo

Tiki will open a logistics company that could serve as an in-house provider of essential services for its e-commerce operations, appreciating its standing in the merger negotiations that it is rumoured to be having with Sendo.
pharmacies battle for market share

Pharmacies battle for market share

Modern pharmacy chains are gaining traction in Vietnam as investors become eager to pour in more capital to tap into the market’s growth.
virus rouses food safety awareness

Virus rouses food safety awareness

Supermarkets and retailers are making bank from the public rushing to stock up on indispensable food supplies, which could ultimately push forward an increase in awareness of food handling and safety.
ford gives facelift to ranger and everest launches new ranger limited 2020

Ford gives facelift to Ranger and Everest, launches new Ranger Limited 2020

Ford Vietnam recently introduced the 2020 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest with significant changes in both exterior design and technological features that make these products even more appealing to customers, while maintaining the current retail price.
tiki and sendo in merger talks

Tiki and Sendo in merger talks?

Tiki and Sendo may be in talks over a potential merger to break the dominance of Shopee and Lazada and their foreign backers.