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Simple toys in thin plastic bags were commonly seen in shops near traditional markets years ago. Today, toys are displayed in modern shopping malls or supermarkets.
Vietnamese manufacturers are trying to display their products at foreign-invested supermarket chains, which have become familiar shopping destinations for urbanites. But it has not been an easy task.
Franchising has become popular in many business fields in South East Asian countries, but not in Vietnam.
Vietnam, the second largest rice exporter in the world, is facing big challenges.
Russia's invitation to Vietnam to make investments in its far eastern area has been welcomed by local economists.
Managers of nearly 1,000 plastics packaging companies are now faced with a new import tariff on PP beads, the major input material. It is priced three times higher than the previous rate.
Over the past month, a new tour has been launched in Hoi An, attracting a large number of tourists, especially foreigners.
Warning about the wave of millionaire emigration, economists say that millionaires are taking foreign currencies abroad, creating problems for Vietnam to control the foreign currency outflow.
With the collapse of TPP, the textile & garment industry will have to revise its investment and development strategy.
At least four foreign investors have drawn up casino and betting projects capitalized at billions of dollars in Vietnam.