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Shopping for more
Asia focus, Published on 27/10/2014
» Lured by a reviving economy, a young population and a strong loyalty toward Thai brands and Thai-made products, retailers from Thailand are starting to tap into the $125-billion retail market inVietnam.
Well made in Thailand
Asia focus, Published on 21/04/2014
» For some middle-class Thais who are now getting back to work, the long Songkran break was an opportunity to travel and to shop, and many would have packed their suitcases to the brim with branded products from Europe, the United States, Japan or Australia.
Painful property correction
Asia focus, Published on 11/12/2012
» No area in Vietnam feels economic pain more acutely than the real estate sector, where housing prices have declined to “dream” levels but buyers still shake their heads because they have lost confidence.
Still in the starting gate
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» Vietnam, like other developing nations in Asia, is struggling to map out a development plan for its transport infrastructure, which is seriously overloaded in big cities. Experts believe that if the issue is not handled well, it could hold back socio-economic development for decades.
A sleeping e-commerce giant
Asia focus, Published on 06/08/2012
» Vietnam is one of Asia’s sleeping giants in terms of e-commerce with a young population eager to buy more online. But low trust in online shopping and e-payment remains the main challenge e-commerce can really take off in the country.
Foreign investors see huge healthcare potential in Vietnam
Asia focus, Published on 09/07/2012
» HANOI: Vietnam’s hospital sector is on the rise as wealthier Vietnamese are willing to pay more for better patient cares, which will help drive increased foreign investment in the sector in the years ahead.
Myanmar 'the last golden destination'
Business, Published on 23/04/2012
» Myanmar is on the radar for possible investment by Vietnamese companies, particularly now that western powers appear ready to lift some important sanctions on the once-isolated country.