south korean retailers extend reach

South Korean retailers extend reach

South Korean companies are showing significant interest in Vietnam’s flourishing retail sector, seeking to seize opportunities presented by the nation’s robust economic growth and sizable working-age population.
thai authorities encourage businesses to expand presence in vietnams retail market

Thai authorities encourage businesses to expand presence in Vietnam's retail market

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), a division of the Thai Ministry of Commerce, has urged Thai entrepreneurs to carefully examine the potential of harnessing Vietnam's thriving retail market.
keppel corporation acquires stake in a retail property in hanoi

Keppel Corporation acquires stake in a retail property in Hanoi

Singaporean Keppel Corporation on July 6 announced that Keppel Land Ltd., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VN Prime Vietnam Co., Ltd., is acquiring a 65 per cent stake in a company ProjectCo, which will hold a retail property in Hanoi.
retailers ramp up promotions to boost sales

Retailers ramp up promotions to boost sales

As consumers are tightening their budgets, retailers are initiating a broad range of promotions to boost sales.
trends and opportunities for brands and retailers

Trends and opportunities for brands and retailers

Vietnam is one of the five key markets in Asia-Pacific that hold growth potential for brands and retailers, with a strong preference for domestically produced goods. Helen Sac, consultant director for Asia-Pacific at consumer insights firm WGSN, talks to VIR’s Linh Le about emerging trends.
innovation vital for local retail advance

Innovation vital for local retail advance

Vietnamese consumers are entering a new era characterised by their evolving preferences, with it being more crucial than ever for businesses to understand the emerging trend of localised retail and consumption.
uniqlos strong commitment to bring core values to customers

UNIQLO’s strong commitment to bring core values to customers

The Japanese global fashion retailer UNIQLO opened its 18th retail store in the southern province of Binh Duong on June 28. VIR’s Bich Ngoc had a discussion with Hideki Nishida, newly appointed general director of UNIQLO Vietnam, about the corporation’s business strategy in Vietnam.
green consumption and online shopping boom

Green consumption and online shopping boom

The event title "Vietnam Consumer Trends Forum 2023: Trends and Retail Market" was held by the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy (BCSI).
singapores core inflation reduces in may

Singapore's core inflation reduces in May

Singapore’s consumer prices declined in May due to a fall in food and retail inflation, according to reports released by the country’s Monetary Authority (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on June 23.
vietnamese products week at aeon supermarkets and retail stores in japan

Vietnamese Products Week at AEON supermarkets and retail stores in Japan

For the first time, Vietnamese products from the southern region are being introduced to Japanese customers during Vietnam Products Week. The event is running from June 23 to 25 at all supermarkets and retail stores in the AEON system in Japan.
vincom retail achieves international recognition for groundbreaking vincom mega mall

Vincom Retail achieves international recognition for groundbreaking Vincom Mega Mall

Vincom Retail proudly stands in the limelight, garnering prestigious international awards for its revolutionary new-generation Vincom Mega Mall model. These remarkable accolades firmly establish Vincom's leadership in the retail market, reflecting its commitment to pioneering enhanced shopping experiences, staying at the forefront of emerging trends, and venturing into unique retail tourism models set to debut soon.
public investment deemed key driver for economic growth and inflation control

Public investment deemed key driver for economic growth and inflation control

Rebounds in retail and consumption services and in the disbursement of public investment are expected to put pressure on the country’s efforts to bring inflation under control this year.
ifc investments to strengthen agribusiness value chain

IFC investments to strengthen agribusiness value chain

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is initiating two new investments in Vietnam's retail and agribusiness sectors. These investments are aimed at strengthening the agribusiness value chain and ensuring food security, while stimulating job creation, and fostering competitiveness on the country.
vib sign new loan agreement with ifc bringing its total credit limit to 450 million

VIB sign new loan agreement with IFC, bringing its total credit limit to $450 million

International Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (VIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a medium and long-term loan agreement to strengthen VIB’s financial resources for credit expansion activities including retail home loans, home renovation products, and affordable mortgages.
hong kong launches retail friendly rules for crypto exchanges

Hong Kong launches retail-friendly rules for crypto exchanges

Hong Kong opened its arms to the virtual asset world on Thursday, launching new retail-friendly rules for the city's crypto exchanges.