leading retailers join forces to reduce plastic bag usage

Leading retailers join forces to reduce plastic bag usage

Vietnam retailers unite in the No Plastic Bag Campaign, promoting changes in consumers' plastic bag consumption habits.
ai becoming increasingly prevalent for e payments

AI becoming increasingly prevalent for e-payments

The rising risks of cashless payment fraud have led banks to accelerate implementation of AI-driven security measures and biometric authentication to enhance transaction safety and protect consumers.
business messaging in vietnam continues to grow

Business messaging in Vietnam continues to grow

Vietnam is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of Business Messaging adoption rates with an average of one in three Vietnamese consumers sending messages to businesses weekly. Dan Neary, vice president of Asia-Pacific, Meta, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about the impressive growth momentum of Business Messaging.
vietnamese consumers double online shopping frequency

Vietnamese consumers double online shopping frequency

Vietnamese consumers now shop online an average of four times per month, doubling the frequency compared to 2023, according to NielsenIQ Vietnam. This figure also surpasses the monthly supermarket visits of Vietnamese consumers, indicating a significant shift towards online retail.
5g subscriptions in asia pacific continue to grow

5G subscriptions in Asia Pacific continue to grow

Consumers in Asia Pacific continue to migrate to 5G, with the increase in subscriptions being driven by more affordable devices, promotional plans, discounts, and large data bundles from service providers, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report released on June 27.
customer behaviours shaping sustainability of e commerce

Customer behaviours shaping sustainability of e-commerce

Changes in consumer habits are putting e-commerce platforms under pressure to transform sustainably.
vietnam lychees penetrate thai market

Vietnam lychees penetrate Thai market

On June 21, 2024, Central Retail held the opening ceremony of the "Vietnamese Lychee Promotion Event" in Bangkok to introduce Thai consumers to in-season, branded lychees with full information on GlobalGAP certification and geographical indication labels.
car buying habits in vietnam leaning towards import models

Car-buying habits in Vietnam leaning towards import models

New figures show unusual movement in the sales of cars in Vietnam, with consumers seemingly switching to imported over locally-built vehicles, increasing calls to bring in domestic sales incentives quickly.
consumer confidence remains stagnant in 2024

Consumer confidence remains stagnant in 2024

The reality of a slow recovery and increasing inflation has left consumer confidence stagnant in Vietnam in 2024, according to a report by IFM Research.
trade sector encouraged to go green

Trade sector encouraged to go green

Vietnam is facing great pressure in greening its exports as consumers are paying bigger heed to environmentally friendly products, while advantages from free trade agreements are not being fully taken for the country to expand its offerings.
mondelez kinh do elevates consumer shopping experience

Mondelez Kinh Do elevates consumer shopping experience

In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, the number of consumers using online shopping channels is increasing swiftly thanks to the convenience these platforms offer.
indonesia 511 billion usd expected to spend on electricity subsidy in 2025

Indonesia: 5.11 billion USD expected to spend on electricity subsidy in 2025

Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company (PLN) expects the government will spend 83 trillion IDR (5.11 billion USD) in 2025, an increase of nearly 10 per cent compared to this year, to keep electricity prices stable for consumers.
seizing opportunities in fb

Seizing opportunities in F&B

With an average annual growth rate of over 10 per cent, the food and beverages (F&B) market in Vietnam is a dynamic sector. Director of Consumer and Marketing Insights at NielsenIQ Dang Thuy Ha discussed with VIR’s Oanh Do the latest consumer trends helping businesses achieve success in the market.
esg adoption and implementation for prosperity

ESG adoption and implementation for prosperity

The past few years have witnessed an exponential rise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness and adoption worldwide. While officially coined in 2004 in a UN report, ESG has transcended from a niche concept to a mainstream consideration for investors, businesses, consumers, and regulators alike.
new zealand trade and enterprise partners with major retailers to bring premium products to vietnam

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise partners with major retailers to bring premium products to Vietnam

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is working with leading retailers AEON and Lotte to offer New Zealand-produced food and beverages to millions of Vietnamese consumers.