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Category: Retail News Vietnam

Vietnam’s imports of essential oils, cosmetics, and toiletries rise by 3.28 percent in December

Singapore remained the largest supplier, contributing US$33.81 million, though this marked a slight decline of 2.28 percent compared to November. South Korea recorded the highest growth, with imports rising by 28.95 percent to US$22.42 million. France and Italy also posted significant increases, with imports growing by 25.12 percent and 24.95 percent, respectively.

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How to Open a Retail Store in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

Opening a retail store in Vietnam for foreign firms, however, is not always easy. Not only are there a number of technical requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam has also developed its own retail store culture, putting its own twist on retail store shopping experiences…

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Vietnam’s cosmetics imports remain steady in October

China was the leading supplier, contributing US$14.81 million in October, an increase of 12.56 percent month-on-month. Singapore followed with US$32.59 million, though it saw a decline of 3.16 percent. South Korea, another major supplier, recorded an increase of 6.53 percent, reaching US$14.87 million.

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Concerns re: Low domestic consumption spark response from Vietnam PM

Overall, local media coverage suggests broad consensus that there is a domestic consumption problem, relative to past experiences, in the lead up to the Lunar New Year. That said, there does not seem to be much in the way of analysis of the specific aspects of the Prime Minister’s Directive or how it might manifest in a practical sense…

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