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Co.opmart promotion programmes have attracted a large number of customers. With thousands of products sold at big discounts to mark Co.opmart’s 22nd anniversary, the supermarket has been drawing more than 300,000 shoppers daily. During weekends, when there are special promotion programmes, footfall has doubled from normal days. From April 19 to 25 the supermarket will offer steep discounts when customers buy the second, fourth and sixth items of a product under its “Buy more, get great incentives” programme. People queue up to enjoy the interesting activities inside Co.opmart’s giant gift box in HCM City as part of its 22nd anniversary celebrations. Thus, the prices of a Tithafac stainless steel hotpot cookware with a glass lid will be reduced from VND165,000 to only VND4,900 for the second item, a four-pack of 100g Vinamilk aloe yogurt from VND25,200 to VND17,400, an 180g food wrap cling film 20x30cm from VND15,000 to VND6,500, and a pack of 120g SamYang … [Read more...] about Co.opmart offers shop more, get more at weekends

Pichai Suthijintatip of Eaton and Doan Hong Viet, CEO of Digiworld, sign a distribution agreement in HCM City on April 18. — VNS Photo US power management company Eaton on April 18 signed an agreement with its strategic partner and market expansion services provider Digiworld Corporation. Pichai Suthijintatip, Eaton’s regional director, power quality, for Indochina, Thailand, Myanmar and Bangladesh, said his company provides energy-efficient solutions to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. “We believe the partnership with Digiworld will deepen our presence in Việt Nam and provide top-notch quality services to Vietnamese people, helping them solve some of their biggest power management challenges through our industry leading electrical products and services. “By leveraging Digiworld’s extensive channel and distribution network, we gain a competitive edge that will allow us to reach our customers and end users in a faster and more … [Read more...] about US power management company inks deal with Digiworld

Ground being broken for Co.opmart Phan Ri Cua in Binh Thuan Province on April 17. — VNS Photo Saigon Co.op, the owner of Co.opmart supermarket, on Tuesday broke ground for a store in the south-central province of Binh Thuan. To come up on Ly Thuong kiet Street of Phan Ri Cua town, the 7,000sq.m supermarket will cost nearly VND70 billion (US$3.07 million). The third Co.opmart outlet in the province will also have a food court and book store when it opens at the end of this year. Like other Co.opmart stores around the country, Co.opmart Phan Ri Cua supermarket will also distribute price-stabilised goods. Vietnamese goods will account for more than 90 per cent of its inventory when it opens its doors. — VNS … [Read more...] about Saigon Co.op builds new supermarket

MoMo, Samsung Pay and BankPlus in that order have been voted the most popular electronic wallets in Viet Nam in a poll done by Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Investment Bridge) magazine. — VNS Photo MoMo, Samsung Pay and BankPlus in that order have been voted the most popular electronic wallets in Viet Nam in a poll done by Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Investment Bridge) magazine. The magazine sent questions to its readers over the last three months and received 819 replies. The voting was based on five factors: identification and dissemination, most favoured and trusted electronic wallet by users, ability to connect and expand with the banking system and providers, convenience in transaction and use of apps, and safety. MoMo is owned by Di Dong Truc Tuyen Services Joint Stock Company and BankPlus is owned by military company Viettel. — VNS … [Read more...] about MoMo top 3 electronic wallet, poll finds

A Vietjet’s ticket office. — Photo thegioitiepthi.vn The new aged airline Vietjet was recognized as one of the Top 10 Sustainable Development Businesses in Việt Nam during the award ceremony in Hà Nội on Saturday. Making continuous efforts to grow and contributing to the community’s development, Vietjet has been received the award for years. The development of airline not only gives millions of passengers opportunities to fly, but also promotes the Việt Nam’s brand at all destinations of the airline over the world. Currently, the airline boasts a fleet of 55 aircraft, including A320s and A321s, and operates 385 flights each day. It has already transported more than 55 million passengers on a network featuring 82 routes in Việt Nam and across the region to international destinations. Held annually by Vietnam Economics Times since 2001, the Việt Nam Golden Dragon Award acknowledges domestic firms with outstanding business … [Read more...] about Vietjet named among Top 10 Sustainable Development Businesses in VN

People queue up to enjoy the interesting activities inside Co.opmart’s giant gift box in HCM City as part of its 22nd anniversary celebrations. — VNS Photo On the afternoon of April 15 thousands of people at Sense Market in September 23 Park in HCM City’s District 1 were attracted by a giant gift box put up to celebrate the 22nd birthday of the Co.opmart supermarket chain. Young people gathered in huge numbers for a fun experience with Co.opmart’s giant gift box. Some older people were also willing participants in the event. They engaged in many interesting connected and interactive activities such as taking photos with a trolley in the clouds, making up as childhood characters such as Super Hero, Ice Queen, Snow White, Ton Ngo Khong (the Monkey King), and receiving valuable gifts from brands such as P&G, Pepsi, Kinh Do and others. People queue up to enjoy the interesting activities inside Co.opmart’s giant gift box in HCM City as part of its 22nd … [Read more...] about Co.opmart’s giant gift boxes attract thousands in HCM City

General Director of Panasonic Vietnam Matsushita Kazuhiro receives the 2018 Golden Dragon Award for the leading brand in Viet Nam’s consumer electronics industry on April 14.— Photo courtesy of Panasonic Vietnam Panasonic Vietnam was awarded the 2018 Golden Dragon Award as the leading brand in Viet Nam’s consumer electronics industry on April 14. The award recognised Panasonic Vietnam for its contribution to the growth of the consumer electronics industry and the country’s socio-economic development. “The 2018 Golden Dragon Award not only recognises our efforts to fulfill our commitment in the Vietnamese market for nearly 50 years, but also reaffirms that our unwavering business philosophy is the foundation for the corporation’s sustainable development,” said General Director of Panasonic Vietnam Matsushita Kazuhiro. “This award is also an encouragement and a great inspiration for us to continue the next 100 years of contributing to the … [Read more...] about Panasonic Vietnam honoured with 2018 Golden Dragon Award

Kindermusik Vietnam, an educational music programme for children, being launched in HCM City on Friday. – VNS Photo Kindermusik Vietnam, an educational music programme for children, was launched on Friday at the SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy in HCM City. The programme has been brought to Việt Nam by the Asia Music & Performing Arts Education (AMPA Education). "We are thrilled to be able to grow the programme in Viet Nam," Scott Kinsey, president and CEO of Kindermusik International, said. "The brand’s 40-year history and industry leadership provide a solid foundation for Kindermusik’s expansion." AMPA Education is the exclusive representative of Kindermusik in Viet Nam, and seeks to offer creative education for children, especially in the early stages of their life. The programme offers developmentally specific music classes for children from the time they are born to age seven. The programme is based on research by experts who have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Educational music programme for children launched

An organic tea production plant using the latest Japanese technology opened its doors in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on Thursday. — Photo hagiangtv.vn An organic tea production plant using the latest Japanese technology opened its doors in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on Thursday. Covering 4,500sq.m in Tan Lap Commune, Bac Quang District, the plant was built at a total cost of more than VND30 billion (US$1.32 million) by Hoang Long Tea Ltd Co. The plant can process 40 billion tonnes of fresh tea per day, which helps consume material tea in the commune and other regions. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Manh Dung noted that tea is seen as a spearhead plant in the province’s agricultural economic development plan. The province will ask agencies and districts to zone off tea processing areas to develop safe tea products in line with organic standards, he said. For his part, … [Read more...] about Ha Giang inaugurates organic tea plant

The first A350 aircraft in the world to be painted in the colour representing the brand SkyTeam Airline Alliance along with the logo of Vietnam Airlines on the aircraft’s body. — Photo VNA Vietnam Airlines on Friday received the 12th Airbus A350 aircraft with the number VN-A897 to join the company’s modern fleet at Noi Bai International Airport. This is the first A350 aircraft in the world to be painted in the colour representing the brand SkyTeam Airline Alliance along with the logo of Vietnam Airlines on the aircraft’s body. The aircraft will start operating between Ha Noi and HCM City from April 15. The last two aircraft of a total of 14 Airbus units, which was ordered by Vietnam Airlines in 2015, will be delivered to the firm in 2019. After eight years of SkyTeam membership, Vietnam Airlines has systematically carried out key projects of SkyTeam on passenger service. Vietnam Airlines’ Business Class passengers and members of its Lotusmiles Programme … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines receives new Airbus aircraft