marina central tower opens for retail and office leasing

Marina Central Tower opens for retail and office leasing

On July 19, Masterise Homes announced the official launch of the leasing for Marina Central Tower, a world-class commercial building located at 2 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
vietnamese products boosted via modern distribution channels

Vietnamese products boosted via modern distribution channels

A four-day programme connecting and presenting distinct Vietnamese products through Central Retail Vietnam opened on July 19 at a GO! supermarket in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City.
retailers pressured to adapt their tactics

Retailers pressured to adapt their tactics

New trends emerging in the retail sector and changes in customer shopping preferences are directly impacting the business strategies of many retailers.
vietnam securities market should soon adopt nvdr following the model of thailand

Vietnam securities market should soon adopt NVDR following the model of Thailand

With a strong determination to be upgraded to emerging market status in 2025, Vietnam's securities market needs to improve. Nguyen The Minh, head of Research & Development for Retail Clients at Yuanta Securities Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hazy Tran about addressing foreign ownership limits and aiming for a successful upgrade.
retail properties see vacancies increase

Retail properties see vacancies increase

Savills Hanoi's market brief for the first half of 2024 was released on July 11 and shows that major shopping centres in the capital are witnessing an increase in available leasing space.
pharmacies under pressure with new warehouse rules

Pharmacies under pressure with new warehouse rules

While expected to facilitate activities for modern pharmacy retail chains, the draft amendments to the Law on Pharmacy are causing concerns over new business conditions for warehouses if adopted.
retailers advocate for green habits

Retailers advocate for green habits

Vietnamese retailers are leading efforts to promote eco-friendly shopping habits, with major companies implementing initiatives to reduce plastic waste and encourage sustainable consumption.
uniqlo on sustainable development track

UNIQLO on sustainable development track

Fast Retailing, UNIQLO's parent company, increased use of recycled materials and saw a 69.4 per cent reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the 2023 fiscal year.
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.
retail media networks deserve more attention in southeast asia

Retail media networks deserve more attention in Southeast Asia

As digital advertising goes through a major shift, retail media networks are expected to shape the future of brand advertising in Southeast Asia.
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.
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.
intl retailers seek qualified vietnamese suppliers

Int'l retailers seek qualified Vietnamese suppliers

Large international retailers including Aeon, Uniqlo, Walmart, Amazon, Safeway, Carrefour, Decathlon, Central Group and Ikea have been visiting Vietnam seeking partnerships in industrial, agricultural and handicrafts products, said industry insiders and officials.
high end customers pave the way for specialised financial product ecosystem

High-end customers pave the way for specialised financial product ecosystem

With the growth of the middle class in the Vietnamese market, amidst a positively growing economy, the number of high-end customers for financial institutions, banks, and securities companies is steadily increasing. Dau Thi Kim Nhung, head of Retail Marketing at Vietcombank, covers priority customer activities with VIR’s Hazy Tran.
mattress maker vua nem records positive financial performance in first four months

Mattress maker Vua Nem records positive financial performance in first four months

Vua Nem JSC, Vietnam's biggest mattress retailer, is officially debt-free and achieved its profit target in the first four months of 2024.