Fast food in fight to win over locals

Fast food in fight to win over locals

Foreign fast food companies are lagging behind their own expansion plans in Vietnam due to the fierce competition with major rivals in the same segment and local competitors. Kim Huong reports.  
Meat-based alternatives gain new popularity

Meat-based alternatives gain new popularity

From Burger King's introduction of a vegetarian version of its uber-popular Whopper burger to the much-celebrated Wall Street entry of vegan startup Beyond Meat, companies selling meat alternatives have the wind in their sails.
Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Fast food giants such as McDonald’s and Burger King have dominated the sector globally for decades, but unique cuisine culture and uncommon spending behaviours means Vietnam is one of the few countries they are struggling to crack. Van Anh reports.
McDonald's and Burger King falling short of ambitions in Vietnam

McDonald's and Burger King falling short of ambitions in Vietnam

Despite their overwhelming popularity around the world, McDonald’s and Burger King have not risen to dominance during the long years in Vietnam.
Last straw for McDonald's, Burger King in Mumbai plastic ban

Last straw for McDonald's, Burger King in Mumbai plastic ban

Burger King, McDonald's and Starbucks are among dozens of companies fined for violating a new ban on single-use plastics in India's commercial capital Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday (Jun 26).
Burger King apologises for World Cup pregnancy offer to Russian women: Report

Burger King apologises for World Cup pregnancy offer to Russian women: Report

A lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant from players taking part in the World Cup.