basf launches new range of bioactive ingredients for beauty market

BASF launches new range of bioactive ingredients for beauty market

BASF Care Creations™ has launched three new active ingredients for the beauty market which make use of the unique properties of the rambutan tree (Nephelium lappaceum) to offer unparalleled skin hydration and rejuvenation for today’s globally conscious consumers.
wize vietnam confident to partner with leading global it companies

Wize Vietnam confident to partner with leading global IT companies

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies are real-world industry applications which offer ample hidden benefits and value to the consumers. These technologies are seeing increasing application throughout the marketplace, giving users an opportunity to judge and evaluate their worth. Additionally, Vietnam continues to develop its reputation as a hub of innovation. VIR spoke with Nguyen Manh Tuong, managing director of Wize Vietnam, at the launch of their new office in Lotte Center Hanoi to understand why Vietnam was chosen as the key market for Wize’s expansion plan.
taiwanese ties ever stronger as companies alter strategy

Taiwanese ties ever stronger as companies alter strategy

As the US-China trade war drags on, Vietnam is emerging as an alternative favourite for Taiwanese companies to venture into its profitable industries and consumer markets. Wu Chun-Tse, director of the Strategic Marketing Department at the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), shared with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the trend of Taiwanese brands flocking to Vietnam.
aeon holds first supplier conference in hanoi

AEON holds first supplier conference in Hanoi

The AEON Supplier Conference is an opportunity to deepen bonds with the company's suppliers by connecting and supporting them to generate innovative business ideas and enhance high-quality products to meet the increasing demand of domestic consumers and export to overseas markets.
convenience retail channel hits record growth rates

Convenience retail channel hits record growth rates

As consumer demand for convenience soars across Southeast Asia, convenience retail channels are experiencing record growth rates and higher rates than any other retail channel, according to a new study by global measurement company, Nielsen.
who vfa and grab celebrate first world food safety day in vietnam

WHO, VFA, and Grab celebrate first World Food Safety Day in Vietnam

The collaboration of Grab (via its GrabFood platform) and the WHO and the VFA to celebrate the first-ever World Food Safety Day in Vietnam will share messages on food hygiene and safety and build a strong and knowledgeable community of merchants and consumers.
national assembly members asked government to rein in cpi

National Assembly members asked government to rein in CPI

An upcoming rise in the price of a series of services has prompted many National Assembly members to require the government to come up with solutions to control the consumer price index (CPI) which may increase strongly this year.
consumer price index up 049 pc

Consumer Price Index up 0.49 pc

Consumer Price Index up 0.49 pc (infographics)
fmcg sales in vietnamese convenience stores grow strongly

FMCG sales in Vietnamese convenience stores grow strongly 

As consumer demand for convenience soars across Southeast Asia, Vietnam saw strong growth of 13 per cent in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sales growth in convenience stores in the past year.
vietnam extends global reach through g7 coffee

Vietnam extends global reach through G7 coffee

Not only an appealing ­destination to domestic and ­foreign investors, Vietnam has also been proactive in serving global consumers with quality and high-value products.
13 million elderly consumers fastest growing purchasing power segment

13 million elderly consumers: fastest growing purchasing power segment

Global market research company Euromonitor International will share insights on how companies can tap into the Vietnamese market at its first conference in Ho Chi Minh City at Sheraton on June 11.
irex solar panels bring vietnamese brand to the world

IREX solar panels bring Vietnamese brand to the world

IREX energy joint stock company, a member of SolarBK Holdings, marked its fifth attendance at the leading global exhibition Intersolar in Germany that gathered thousands of renewable energy enterprises and more than 5,000 consumers.
e5 ron92 still flying under locals radars

E5 RON92 still flying under locals' radars

E5 RON92 petrol has performed rather poorly during the two years since its launch, despite the government’s efforts to narrow the price gap with RON95 to fit consumers’ wallets.
advanced tech for competitive edge

Advanced tech for competitive edge

The application of advanced and modern technologies will support service quality enhancement, new services development, and business processes. Lotte Finance general director Kim Jong Geuk talked with VIR’s Ngan Ha about how the group’s finance company gains competitiveness to fulfil its commitments to Vietnamese consumers.
more firms competing for shares in vietnamese consumer lending market

More firms competing for shares in Vietnamese consumer lending market

Vietnamese and international financial institutions alike are ramping up their presence by establishing or acquiring consumer credit companies amid Vietnam’s burgeoning personal finance market.