Central Retail

Central Retail refocuses Vietnam strategy with Nguyen Kim exit

December 24, 2025 | 15:01

Central Retail has fully divested from Nguyen Kim Electronics as it sharpens its focus on food and property in Vietnam.

Verdant Energy acquires 11MW rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam

October 01, 2025 | 18:53

Singapore-based Verdant Energy has announced the landmark acquisition of an 11 MW rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam.

Central Retail targets expansion in Vietnam over next three years

June 25, 2025 | 12:11

Thai retail giant Central Retail unveiled its three-year plan for full-speed expansion in Vietnam and Thailand on June 24.

Central Retail Vietnam and Tona Syntegra Solar realise net zero vision

October 19, 2024 | 11:08

Central Retail Vietnam and Tona Syntegra Solar (TSS) have signed an agreement to implement solutions towards Central Retail's net-zero vision.

Leading retailers join forces to reduce plastic bag usage

July 04, 2024 | 16:07

Domestic retailers are joining hands to reduce use of plastic bags.

Vietnam lychees penetrate Thai market

June 22, 2024 | 16:00

A 'Vietnamese Lychee Promotion Event' in Bangkok is introducing Thai consumers to exports of the fruit from Vietnam.

Retail real estate market witnesses surge in new projects

July 31, 2023 | 09:18

The retail real estate market in Vietnam is gearing up for a significant growth spurt as several major players from both local and foreign shores embark on a series of ambitious ventures across the country.

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

July 11, 2023 | 13:40

The Department of International Trade Promotion has urged Thai entrepreneurs to carefully examine the potential of harnessing Vietnam's thriving retail market.

Mixed fortunes for major retail names in first quarter

May 10, 2023 | 09:00

Some electronics names in Vietnam have taken a hit in early 2023, but companies in other retail segments have crafted the right strategies thus far for the challenges they face.

Central Retail to pour almost $900 million into Vietnam

July 12, 2022 | 09:31

Over the next five years, Central Retail will invest $870 million in Vietnam to drive itself forward as the leading omnichannel retailer in food and property.

GO! Mall Lao Cai officially launched

May 30, 2022 | 19:31

Central Retail Vietnam officially launched its GO! Mall in Lao Cai province on May 27, marking the 39th of such malls in the country.

Efforts from supermarkets to stabilise prices

March 17, 2022 | 08:00

Some supermarket chains have negotiated with suppliers and offered promotions to help consumers buy goods at the lowest possible prices.

Meeting Central Retail Vietnam female leaders

March 08, 2022 | 10:00

VIR had an exclusive chat with three female leaders in operations, finance, and value creation from Central Retail Vietnam – the country’s leading retail behemoth.

Thailand: Central Retail plans to invest 100 billion baht by 2026

February 11, 2022 | 10:04

Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Pcl (CRC) has said it plans to invest 100 billion baht over the next five years to expand its retail businesses.