The competition in the sweets market is getting fierce as market growth has slowed down.

Thanh Thanh Cong Tay Ninh (SBT) and Bien Hoa (BHS) have decided to merge to protect Vietnam’s sugar position in the home market.

HCMC residents in many areas now live in fear as landslides may occur at any time, depriving them of their homes and assets.

Though the growth of the sweets market has slowed down, it is still attracting investors.

The appearance of big foreign retail chains like CircleK, Shop&Go, FamilyMart and Aeon and the strong rise of Vietnamese chains Vinamart, Co-op and The Gioi Di Dong have fostered the development of consumer credit in Vietnam, according to the State Bank of Vietnam. 

The Vietnamese petroleum market is attracting more foreign investors. 

The list of the top richest millionaires in the stock market changes regularly because of changes in business ownership, falls in share prices and slumping business.

The supply of condotels has been soaring in the last few years and investors have been advised to think carefully before pouring money into the market segment.

The lucrative tourism market is being exploited massively by domestic and foreign travellers through internet-based tools. 

Kido Foods (KDF) dominates the ice cream market, with a 35% share, while Unilever, Thuy Ta and Vinamilk hold 10%, 10% and 9% of market share, respectively.