african swine fever holds back foodstuff segment and cpi

African swine fever holds back foodstuff segment and CPI

The African swine fever was named as one of the factors behind the slow rise of the consumer price index (CPI) so far in 2019, despite the government’s flexible monetary policy and an increase in gas and electricity costs.
shinhan bank launches smart consumer loan on zalo application

Shinhan Bank launches smart consumer loan on Zalo application

Using smart consumer loan on Zalo application developed by Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited “Shinhan Bank” has officially launched the smart consumer loan on Zalo application will help customers apply for convenient consumption loans from Shinhan Bank at the interest rate 1.33 per cent - 2.4 per cent per month, if having minimum monthly wage of VND5 million ($217.39) paid through bank accounts.  
citi enters partnership with vietnam based fintech payoo

Citi enters partnership with Vietnam-based fintech Payoo

The partnership which facilitates consumer-to-business collections was officiated at Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions’ inaugural ASEAN Fintech Day in Singapore.   
vietnam presents tremendous opportunities for foreign beauty brands

Vietnam presents tremendous opportunities for foreign beauty brands

Several beauty brands are eager to tap into the booming Vietnamese market as consumers are increasingly becoming beauty-conscious.
taxi firms risk misleading consumers

Taxi firms risk misleading consumers

Traditional taxi operators in Vietnam are being ­accused of unfair anti-competitive practices against ride-hailing firm Grab, as they attempt to compete against the latter’s expansion in the country.
draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Foreign trade associations and business groups continue to raise concerns over Vietnam’s new draft alcohol and beer law, citing potentially-discriminatory regulations that may put consumers at higher risk of low-quality or outright fake products.
facebook ordered to pay 30000 in france over abusive usage terms

Facebook ordered to pay €30,000 in France over 'abusive' usage terms

A French court has ordered Facebook to pay €30,000 (US$34,000) over "abusive" terms-of-use agreements that people had to accept in order to access their social media accounts, the consumer group which filed the lawsuit said on Wednesday (Apr 10).
shopback raises 45 million to power smarter purchase decisions

ShopBack raises $45 million to power smarter purchase decisions

ShopBack, the one-stop rewards and discovery platform from Singapore, has secured $45 million in its latest funding round by new investors to power smarter purchase decisions for Asia Pacific consumers.  
vietnam consumer trends 2019 seminar on horizon

Vietnam Consumer Trends 2019 seminar on horizon

Market research company Cimigo will organise the Vietnam Consumer Trends 2019 seminar at the Dreamplex Ampitheater in Ho Chi Minh City on April 19.
mm mega market vietnam to enhance quality control of pork products

MM Mega Market Vietnam to enhance quality control of pork products

As the local pig farming sector is rocked by multiple diseases, MM Mega Market Vietnam (MM) has been working closely with farmers and the authorities to tighten quality control for pork products, from breeding and raising through slaughter to transportation, to make sure that safe pork is provided to consumers.
mcredit affirms reputation as effective consumer finance brand

Mcredit affirms reputation as effective consumer finance brand

Since the end of last year, the market has witnessed a number of moves by management agencies to promote the development of consumer finance and limit black credit to protect customers' rights. For their part, non-bank credit institutions have also taken different solutions for sustainable development, contributing to the formation of a healthier market. Hoang Minh Tuan, CEO of MB Shinsei Finance Limited Liability Company (Mcredit), talked with VIR about the company’s digital future.
first bose store launched in hanoi

First Bose Store launched in Hanoi

Launching the store in Hanoi, marking the second place in Vietnam to fully display latest consumer electronics products of Bose, will give an immersive sound experience while meeting a wide variety of entertainment needs for residents in the capital.  
retail sales rise on increased consumption demand in q1

Retail sales rise on increased consumption demand in Q1

The total retail sales value of consumer goods and services was estimated to reach nearly 1.185 quadrillion (US$51.75 billion) in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest updates from the General Statistics Office.
a new easy to drink great tasting beer heineken silver

A new easy-to-drink great tasting beer Heineken Silver

Heineken, the world’s most international premium beer, has excited millions of consumers for decades with its perfect taste and legendary consumer experiences. Last week, March 22, Heineken continued to delight consumers by launching a new taste variant created by Heineken's Master Brewers, Heineken Silver.  
made in vietnam smart phones vsmart to be distributed in spain

Made-in-Vietnam smart phones Vsmart to be distributed in Spain

VinSmart of Vingroup officially announced the distribution of Vsmart smartphones in Spain through the number one European consumer electronics retailer Media Markt.