September 28, 2024
US furniture firm bails on Vietnam, leaves local workers unpaid
Notably, there are channels of recourse for workers in Vietnam, however, these can be difficult to access in the event a foreign business owner has left the country. That said, foreign firms should keep in mind that internet penetration is very high in Vietnam and reputational damage is therefore not restricted to the Vietnam market.
Vietnam seafood exports up 7.3 percent in value August over July
Vietnam’s seafood exports climbed by 7.3 percent in August over July from US$916 million to US$983.2 million. Vietnam’s seafood exports for the year now stand at US$6.3 billion which represents an increase of 9 percent over the same period last year.
Australia’s Timezone video game arcade chain opens 13th Vietnam location
Video games are played widely around Vietnam. There are cyber cafes in the big cities on just about every corner. These are generally long rooms chock full of computers and almost always filled with young Vietnamese playing a broad range of video games. With this in mind, Vietnam’s consumers are well primed for more classic video game experiences like video game arcades.
Buy Now Pay Later market in Vietnam could grow by US$5 billion by 2029: Report
BNPL services are an attractive option for young and budget-conscious shoppers. Major players like Fundiin, Kredivo, and Atome are expanding their presence in Vietnam, partnering with retailers to offer flexible payment options. This trend is expected to continue as digital adoption and consumer demand for flexible credit solutions increase…
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This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It