consumers

Advertising revenues rise despite economic slump

March 18, 2013 | 14:57

Although the economy is facing a slump, advertising revenues in 2012 posted a growth rate of 30 per cent compared to the previous year.

LG first to launch next Google TV update

November 17, 2012 | 11:02

LG Electronics (LG) is the first manufacturer to offer its consumers the newest version of Google TV.

Amway raises the bar for excellence

November 12, 2012 | 15:17

Amway Vietnam has recently received ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certificates from British Standards Institution (BSI) for its manufacturing plant located in southern Dong Nai province’s Amata Industrial Park. Amway Vietnam’s general director How Kam Chiong told VIR’s Linh Mai about the significance of this certificate for Amway Vietnam’s sustainable growth in the country.

Vietnam - a competitive market for infant formula products

October 18, 2012 | 15:00

On October 17, the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM) officially released a research study on the Competitive Landscape of the Market for Infant Formula Products for children between 0-12 months in Vietnam during 2009-2011, undertaken by the Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS International).

Banks offered golden opportunity 1

October 08, 2012 | 10:09

As economic concerns continue to prompt Vietnamese consumers to struggle to save money, banks have great opportunity to attract new users, writes Vaughan Ryan, Nielsen Vietnam’s managing director.

LG launches knowhowmovies on smart tv's

August 16, 2012 | 08:15

LG Electronics (LG) today announces its 2012 Smart TVs are the first to launch Dixons Retail’s KNOWHOW MOVIES service, bolstering its already strong on demand movie service.

Taiwan Excellence enters its third year in Vietnam

June 06, 2012 | 09:57

Taiwan Excellence 2012 – the campaign aimed at boosting the reputation of Taiwan and its dynamic industries is officially launched yesterday in Hanoi, marking its third year in Vietnam.

New high-income consumers emerge in Vietnam: survey 1

December 27, 2011 | 10:44

While low-income consumers still consider product prices the most important factor in their spending, a new class of consumers who can spend up to $4,800 each time they shop has emerged in Vietnam, a recent survey has found.

Christmas belt-tightening in crisis-hit Europe

December 18, 2011 | 20:18

Europeans are tightening their belts and spending less on Christmas gifts this year as they struggle with incomes hit by austerity measures or fear the economy could worsen in 2012.

Microsoft Consumer Action Day 2011: Play Fair for a better growth

November 17, 2011 | 14:23

Today, Microsoft held an annual event, Play Fair Day, to call attention to the problem of software counterfeiting around the globe to highlight new technologies to stop counterfeiting, educational activities and resources to help consumers protect themselves.