Once foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) are given the right to distribute some important products in the domestic market, a lot of Vietnamese businesses would have to leave the market. However, this would benefit consumers.

The development of modern distribution channels in HCM City has slowed down in the economic downturn. However, the growth seems to be robust in new areas.

Some years ago, economists predicted the strong development of convenience stores and mini supermarkets which fit the current development conditions in Vietnam and the living standards of Vietnamese people.