Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price fell 0.26% to VND78.2 million (US$3,129.25) per tael Friday morning as global bullion prices were set for a weekly decline. Gold bar price stood steady at VND81 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Globally, gold prices inched up on …
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Young entrepreneurs looking to start a coffee shop should be aware that customers are increasingly reluctant to spend over VND100,000 ($4) on a cup of coffee, opting instead for more affordable alternatives. I used to visit coffee shops regularly, but in recent years that is no longer the case. I …
Read More »Developers eye retirement housing to capitalise on Việt Nam’s aging population
Major real estate developers are looking at pouring investments into the retirement housing market to capitalise on Việt Nam’s aging population. Việt Nam needs to develop policies to encourage investments in retirement homes as the population is ageing rapidly. — VNAVNS Photo Minh Quyết HÀ NỘI — Major real estate …
Read More »Warranty and Aftersales: The Unsung Heroes of EV Adoption
Warranty and Aftersales: The Unsung Heroes of EV Adoption VinFast is counting on excellent warranty and aftersales support to dispel doubts about EV reliability and drive adoption. With a 10-year warranty on both vehicle and battery, the Vietnamese automaker is setting a new standard for consumer confidence in the electric …
Read More »LG Partners Digital Art Fair to showcase a vision for a Good Life with four essential elements to make Life Better
LG Partners Digital Art Fair to showcase a vision for a Good Life with four essential elements to make Life Better Renowned digital artist Zenavi creates a large-scale outdoor advertisement in Causeway Bay presenting LG’s “Jar of Life” to Illustrate 4 facets of LG’s products which improve daily life, happiness, …
Read More »Việt Nam auto market sees a rise in imported cars
The General Department of Customs has reported a significant surge in the number of imported cars into Việt Nam. Imported cars waiting for customs clearance at Hải Phòng Port. Photo of baotintuc.vn HÀ NỘI — The General Department of Customs has reported a significant increase in the number of imported …
Read More »Việt Nam-Singapore trade rises in seven months
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Masan’s WinCommerce shares similarities with India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, which started from essential retail and then expanded to other areas such as telecommunications, online grocery, and technology. Data from the World Bank shows that Vietnam’s per capita income growth in the 2017-2022 period reached 8.5%, the highest in Southeast …
Read More »HCM City seminar discusses AI trends in marketing
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Read More »Chinese Mainland and Chinese Hong Kong account for half of top ten ASPAC fintech deals in H1’24, says KPMG
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