ample opportunities for cooperation between hong kong and vietnam

Ample opportunities for cooperation between Hong Kong and Vietnam

Hong Kong is seeking opportunities to cooperate with Vietnam in a wide range of fields, from finance and technology, to food and beverage (F&B) and consumer goods.
uttc cuts thailands growth forecast this year to 26 per cent

UTTC cuts Thailand’s growth forecast this year to 2.6 per cent

The Centre of Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTTC) on March 19 forecast that Thailand’s economic growth for 2024 would be 2.6 per cent, down from its earlier projection of 3.2 per cent due to the fragile economic recovery, a slowdown in private investment, the weak purchasing power of the consumers and delayed disbursement of the 2024 budget.
microsoft hires deepmind co founder to lead ai unit

Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder to lead AI unit

DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will become the head of a newly created consumer AI unit at Microsoft, the scientist and entrepreneur said on Tuesday.
cashless payments in vietnam open for a bright future of retail

Cashless payments in Vietnam open for a bright future of retail

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, on March 19 unveiled insights into Vietnam's payment landscape with its latest Consumer Payment Attitudes (CPA) study, highlighting the surge in cashless transactions and offering a comprehensive overview of the future of retail in the country.
vietnams retail market takes on much needed green journey

Vietnam’s retail market takes on much-needed green journey

To pull in Millennials and Gen-Z generations of consumers, developers are not only adding new restaurants and retailers but also placing more emphasis on sustainability.
efforts exerted to protect consumers rights on cyberspace

Efforts exerted to protect consumers’ rights on cyberspace

Amid the booming e-commerce activities, the protection of personal information of consumers is a crucial issue, requiring efforts from all parties to address.
vietnams economy in first two months of 2024

Vietnam's economy in first two months of 2024

In the first two months of 2024, economic indicators paint a dynamic picture for Vietnam with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surging by an average of 3.67 per cent, core inflation increasing by 2.84 per cent and total registered foreign investment reaching nearly 4.29 billion USD.
akzonobel sets standard in consumer electronics with sustainable and innovative coating solutions

AkzoNobel sets standard in consumer electronics with sustainable and innovative coating solutions

Maximilien Schréder, commercial director of the Global Consumer Electronics Coatings and Automotive and Refinish Coatings North Asia, AkzoNobel, highlights the company's strategic emphasis on sustainability through the adoption of sustainable solutions such as waterborne technology, catering to the global and Vietnamese demand for durable, high-quality consumer electronics coatings.
noteworthy deals show consumer finance surge

Noteworthy deals show consumer finance surge

Amid substantial foreign backing in Vietnam’s burgeoning consumer finance sector, experts project dynamic growth while addressing the need for enhanced regulations and tackling the rise in non-performing loans.
pre owned names invest in services to boost growth

Pre-owned names invest in services to boost growth

The pre-owned market in Vietnam is experiencing a dynamic shift towards growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and strategic business adaptations across a range of sectors from electronics to automobiles.
ease into lightness collection backs up uniqlos sustainability

“Ease into Lightness” collection backs up UNIQLO’s sustainability

With continuous efforts in the journey of creating a sustainable LifeWear clothing, UNIQLO is introducing new collection to win the trust of Vietnamese consumers by offering new flavours for 2024.
a retail strategy for brands to tackle vietnams meal tradition

A retail strategy for brands to tackle Vietnam’s meal tradition

Vietnam’s macroeconomic landscape is showing signs of stable recovery, despite challenging global conditions. Amid such uncertainties, consumers are shifting their focus towards essential commodities, particularly food and groceries, thereby reinforcing the significance of home meals.
home credit to sell vietnam wing to scb

Home Credit to sell Vietnam wing to SCB​

Home Credit Group announced on February 28 that it has signed a conditional framework agreement to sell its Home Credit Vietnam business to The Siam Commercial Bank Public Co., Ltd. (SCB), part of SCBX Public Co., Ltd. (SCBX).
australias anz suncorp overcome objection to major merger

Australia's ANZ, Suncorp overcome objection to major merger

Australia's ANZ and Suncorp banks jumped a big hurdle in their proposed US$3.2 billion merger Tuesday, as a tribunal overrode a consumer watchdog's concerns.
vietnams consumer gold demand down in 2023

Vietnam’s consumer gold demand down in 2023

Vietnam saw a slight drop in consumer gold demand, down 6 per cent on-year, from 59.1 tonnes in 2022 to 55.5 tonnes in 2023, according to the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report.