shopping

Flexible sales methods push e-commerce sellers ahead

July 18, 2023 | 14:00

With the shopping experience combined with entertainment becoming more likely to affect consumer decisions, the attractiveness of e-commerce platforms may depend on how much they innovate.

Meta discusses latest report on Southeast Asian digital consumers

October 25, 2022 | 12:22

On October 14, Meta and Bain & Company published important findings on the digital economy and the future of e-commerce in its annual SYNC Southeast Asia study.

Shophouse Metro Star A bustling Myeong-dong in the heart of Thu Duc city

January 22, 2022 | 10:51

Inspired by Seoul’s famous Myeong-dong shopping and entertainment street, Metro Star in the centre of Thu Duc city is transforming the area into a stylish shopping paradise, awaiting to attract thousands of visitors every day.

Vietnam's e-commerce forecast to surpass 11.8 billion USD

November 07, 2021 | 11:04

Vietnamese e-commerce market is forecast to continue growing in the post-pandemic period, with revenue surpassing last year's figure, according to experts.

Big fat Indian wedding goes on a diet as slowdown bites

January 09, 2020 | 16:32

India's weddings are famously lavish - lasting days and with hundreds if not thousands of guests - but this season many families are cutting costs even if it risks their social standing.

AEON MALL Hadong to be launched in late November

October 30, 2019 | 18:34

AEON MALL Hadong will be a massively popular destination for shopping, entertainment, and relaxation, once it comes into operation in late November.

Convenient but controversial: Japan's 24/7 shops under fire

April 26, 2019 | 10:14

It may be 1am but Tokyo's omnipresent convenience stores, known as "konbini", are busy with customers dropping in for everything from milk to underwear.

Shopping for sale-off US brands easier than ever with US Express

April 18, 2019 | 11:06

US Express held the "Sale-off Authentic Brands" event aiming to launch its system connected to the biggest sale-off authentic brands in the world.

Lazada sees high potential and fast growth potential in Vietnam

March 26, 2019 | 16:40

Lazada Group president Jing Yin highly appreciated the Vietnamese market, claiming it one of the most important markets of Lazada.

Vietnamese consumers’ demand for online shopping 4

August 15, 2018 | 13:07

It is estimated that by 2020, Vietnam will see 30 percent of its population involving in online shopping.

18th century Chinese moon flask sells for US$4.8 million

June 11, 2018 | 09:30

France: A rare porcelain moon flask that belonged to the 18th century Chinese Emperor Qianlong has been sold for €4.1 million (US$4.8 million) after a bidding war at an auction in France.

Vietnamese spend big money on shopping during overseas trips

March 25, 2018 | 10:42

Reports have found that the amount of money Vietnamese travelers spend on shopping overseas is higher than the fees of their tour packages.

Vingroup opens doors to Vincom Centre A

October 11, 2012 | 10:28

Leading property developer Vingroup launched Vietnam’s premier shopping mall, entertainment and food complex on October 10, 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Retail segment still developed despite of global economic downturn

September 27, 2012 | 11:01

Despite lack of global recovery downturn of economy, prime malls and shopping centre have generally been strong performers in term of tenant demand, sales and increased rental rates across all regions, according to a latest survey done by Cushman & Wakefield.