The heyday of fast food chains seems to be over in Vietnam. The number of fast food shops has been decreasing in an era when people are trying to ‘live slowly’.

While gaining success in other markets, many foreign coffee brands have had to leave the Vietnamese market.

Bankers have been cautious when asked if their plans to increase charter capital can be fulfilled this year.

This June audiences in Hanoi and HCM City will enjoy two hiphop shows.

What has caused the reverse of the exchange rate despite negative economic information released recently? The strong inflow of foreign portfolio investment (FPI).

The Chinese are considered ‘quiet investors’ compared with Singaporean, the Republic of Korean and Japanese, but there are signs they have been stepping up the takeover of Vietnamese properties.

Vietnamese auto manufacturers are trying to increase the localization ratios in their products in order to enjoy preferential tariffs when exporting their cars to ASEAN countries.

Though hometel properties are new in Vietnam, the segment is well known as a profitable business model as investors can make high profits when reselling or leasing. 

The Vietnamese retail market, which is promising and lucrative, has its problems, as many retail giants have gained big success in other markets, but not in Vietnam.

As luxury hotels prosper, more and more investors are pouring capital into the sector.