ford vietnam starts 2013 with strong january performance

Ford Vietnam starts 2013 with strong January performance

Ford Vietnam kicked-off 2013 with an impressive January, as retail sales rose 308 per cent year-over-year to 718 units, led by strong results across the Ford lineup.
japans aeon expands operation in vietnam

Japan’s Aeon expands operation in Vietnam

Aeon, the leading Japanese retail and financial services corporation, on February 15 announced its $1.5 billion investment plan to build 20 shopping malls across Vietnam by 2020 .
masan consumer expanding fmcg empire in vn

Masan Consumer expanding FMCG empire in VN

In a July 2012 bulletin sent to Masan Group employees, titled "From darkness to dawn", the company CEO, Madhur Maini, said the firm is eyeing a bigger share in the Vietnamese retail and consumer product sector.
retail brightens dull market

Retail brightens dull market

Even though much of the Vietnam real estate market has been frozen in recent times, the retail segment seems to be developing steadily, offering a bright spot on the horizon, according to experts.
adidas accused of dodging laws

Adidas accused of dodging laws

Adidas is being questioned by authorities who suspect the companies have been dodging laws to retail goods.
ministry asks for unchanged fuel prices

Ministry asks for unchanged fuel prices

The Ministry of Finance on January 15 issued an official regulation letter ordering traders not to raise retail petrol prices.
local shoppers ready for the holiday season

Local shoppers ready for the holiday season

Just a few weeks until the Vietnamese traditional New Year celebration, and while the economy is not yet as smooth-sailing as many retailers would like, the retail market is still very active and bustling.
great time for small businesses to try office 365

Great Time for Small Businesses to Try Office 365

Small businesses represent over 90 per cent of Office 365 customers today. From retailers like Naturally Me to engineering firms like C&I Engineering to professional services companies like Rookie Recruits, Office 365 is helping thousands of small businesses maintain a competitive edge.
oil price cut vnd300 500 per litre

Oil price cut VND300-500 per litre

From 6pm of December 28, diesel and kerosene prices are slashed by VND300/litre to VND21,550/litre and to VND21,600/litre respectively, while mazut oil will retail at VND17,650/litre after a cut of VND500
smart to strike back for local retailers

S.mart to strike back for local retailers

C.T Group, one of largest property developers in Vietnam, is planning to open 20 supermarkets in the near future.
electronics short circuits

Electronics short circuits

A challenging economy has pushed Vietnam’s electronic industry to its first market decline since 2008. How will the market perform in 2013 and what should electronic retailers and producers do to deal with the situation?
us stocks sink under fiscal cliff worries

US stocks sink under fiscal cliff worries

US stocks closed lower Thursday under a cloud of fiscal cliff concerns that overshadowed a batch of somewhat positive economic data on jobs, retail sales and inflation.
foreign cash could absorb supply glut

Foreign cash could absorb supply glut

A favourable tax framework that encourages participation from foreigners and retail purchasers is needed.
a long term relationship is seabanks mission

"A long-term relationship" is SeABank’s mission

Every banker in Vietnam, domestic or foreign, is facing the nation’s and their industry’s economic troubles with a unique vantage point. Stephane Touati, director of SeABank Retail banking and SME Division, recently offered his perspective in an interview with VIR.
microsoft to sell surface at retail stores

Microsoft to sell Surface at retail stores

Microsoft said Tuesday it would make its Surface tablet computer available to outside sellers as soon as mid-December, citing interest from retailers as well as consumers.