Vietnam Jan-Nov retail sales up 9.6% despite inflation increase

Vietnam Jan-Nov retail sales up 9.6% despite inflation increase

Retail and service sector revenues increased 9.6% year-on-year to VND5,667 trillion ($233.72 billion) in January-November, despite the country’s consumer price index (CPI) going up 3.22%.

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

A long way ahead to make credit rating a culture in Vietnam: Saigon Ratings chairman

A long way ahead to make credit rating a culture in Vietnam: Saigon Ratings chairman

Credit rating in Vietnam is like “putting the cart before the horse”, so to make it part of the culture will be really challenging, said Phung Xuan Minh, chairman of Saigon Ratings, the first credit rating agency in Vietnam.

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

Competition heats up as foreign retailers remain keen on Vietnam market

Competition heats up as foreign retailers remain keen on Vietnam market

The slowdown in economic growth and presence of domestic competitors have not dimmed Vietnam’s retail potential in the eyes of foreign players seeking a foothold in the market.

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

Vietnam F&B chain industry sees mixed moves from investors

Vietnam F&B chain industry sees mixed moves from investors

Investors in Vietnam's food and beverage (F&B) chains have been blowing hot and cold in recent months.

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

Vietnam’s stunning beauty shines in Netflix’s Tourist's Guide to Love

Vietnam’s stunning beauty shines in Netflix’s Tourist's Guide to Love

The new Netflix film "A Tourist's Guide to Love" takes a fresh look at Vietnam that is not generally shown in mainstream Hollywood movies, enchanting global viewers.

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

Vinh Long province calls for $1.85 bln investment in 23 projects

Vinh Long province calls for $1.85 bln investment in 23 projects

Vinh Long province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is seeking investment for 23 key projects worth VND42,738 billion ($1.85 billion) in sectors of industrial real estate, agriculture, culture-tourism, urban area development, and trade-service.

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

Vietnamese culture and Year of the Cat

Vietnamese culture and Year of the Cat

Vietnam welcomed the Year of the Cat on January 22, 2023. Since ancient times, the cat has been part of Vietnamese culture and can be found featured in literature and the arts, among others.

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

Netflix set to make official presence in Vietnam

Netflix set to make official presence in Vietnam

Streaming giant Netflix is studying conditions and requirements to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Vietnam, according to a Monday meeting between its executives and Vietnamese officials.

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

Vietnam a rising destination for wellness-based real estate investments

Vietnam a rising destination for wellness-based real estate investments

Vietnam, already home to a robust tourism industry, is predicted to become a rising destination for wellness-based real estate development given its natural beauty, abundance of mineral springs, and diversity of traditional medicine and herbs.

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