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Vietnam to boost exports through foreign retail chains

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s goods have successfully entered several European and Asian markets through government initiated programs.


Regulation on sale promotions might help foreign retailers crush smaller competitors

Experts have voiced their concern about the capability of Vietnamese retailers, wondering if they can compete with powerful foreign retail groups flocking to Vietnam.

Retailers join technology race to snag more customers

VietNamNet Bridge - Retailers are rushing to develop online sales by offering technological solutions to attract more customers.

Supermarkets stock more imports as retail war heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign supermarkets have stepped up distribution of their products as the retail war heats up. 

VN modern retail not a promising land for all

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign retailers have been flocking to Vietnam because they see the great potential in a 90-million-consumer market. However, Vietnam has not been an easy playing field even for experienced players.

Small Vietnamese retailers fear 7-Eleven’s entry in market

VietNamNet Bridge - 7-Eleven’s plan to open its first convenience store in Vietnam by 2017 has not been welcomed by small Vietnamese retailers.

MOIT regulation on foreign retailers contains loopholes: lawyers

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies have expressed their concern about the dominance of foreign retailers in the domestic retail market, but the Ministry of Industry and Trade disagrees with their sentiments.

Co-opXtra throws down a challenge to Metro

Metro had been the only modern wholesaler until the day Co-opXtra, a joint venture of the Vietnamese Saigon Co-op and Singaporean NTUC FairPrice.