Vietnamese most optimistic ASEAN consumers: UOB study

Vietnamese most optimistic ASEAN consumers: UOB study

Vietnamese consumers are more optimistic than peers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, despite inflation concerns, a study by Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has found.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

62% of Vietnam consumers cut non-essential spending: PwC

62% of Vietnam consumers cut non-essential spending: PwC

Vietnamese consumers have drastically adjusted their spending behaviors, with 62% in a new PwC survey “holding back” on non-essential spending amid the globally rising cost of living.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

UOB completes acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking in Vietnam

UOB completes acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking in Vietnam

Singapore bank UOB said Wednesday it has finished the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Vietnam, which includes the transfer of about 575 Citigroup-related staff members to UOB Vietnam.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Masan allowed to invest $105 mln in Singapore’s Trust IQ

Masan allowed to invest $105 mln in Singapore’s Trust IQ

Vietnamese conglomerate Masan Group’s subsidiary The Sherpa on Friday received an offshore investment registration certificate to place $105 million in Singapore-based tech firm Trust IQ Pte. Ltd.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Post-pandemic Vietnamese live on what they value: Google search study

Post-pandemic Vietnamese live on what they value: Google search study

Vietnamese people, via their Google search behavior, have shown they want to live a life on their own terms after three years of disruptive changes and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the latest Google report said.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam sees rapid growth in digital payment: Visa

Vietnam sees rapid growth in digital payment: Visa

Vietnamese consumers are rapidly adopting a range of digital payment methods, the latest Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes study shows.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7