Economy of Vietnam registers growth

After a certain crisis-ridden period of time in Vietnam’s economy, there are indications that Vietnam’s economy is slowly escaping this difficulties whereas the other economies of the emerging countries in this area are affected by slowing growth of China. Recent statistics a certain growth in key economic indicators like export what leads to the conclusion … Read more

Starbucks exceeds expectations in Vietnam

In February, Starbucks corporation officially entered the Vietnam market with a big store in Ho Chi Minh City. According to Howard Schulz, CEO of Starbucks, the revenues in the first store in Vietnam drastically exceeded the company’s expectations. However, these first results might not be indicative of the company’s projected success in the entire country, … Read more

Million dollar tennis star as promotion for Saigon Beer

The beer industry in Vietnam is full of foreign corporations, which heavily compete with local businesses due to their excellent industry know-how and sophisticated marketing strategies. As a result, it has become more important for domestic businesses to come up with special marketing plans. The Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation Saigon, based in HCM City, plans to invite … Read more

Impact of FDI on beverage business in Vietnam

Domestic beverage brands in Vietnam face more and more competition with foreign invested companies; for example, the investment plans of the largest brewer worldwide, Anheuser – Busch InBev, to enter the Vietnamese market. Foreign enterprises have such strong economic and financial resources, they are often able to buy up most local enterprises and brands, which … Read more

FDI capital exceeds full-year target

According to the information of the Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment Vietnam (MPI), Vietnam attracted more than $8.20 billion in direct foreign investment in the first four months of this year. This number is more than half of the country’s annual goal in the first four months. This outstanding performance … Read more