(VEN) - The model of Vietnamese goods points of sales established in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang has proven efficient. Booming sales In 2015, Tuyen Quang Province adopted a plan to establish a point of sales pilot model labeled “Proud of Vietnamese Goods”. The model has proven efficient in selected areas of the northeastern province where demand for Vietnamese goods is high, such as mountainous and remote areas. Vietnamese goods point of sales in Na Hang District, for example, have resulted in great changes in trade in this area. The Vietnamese goods point of sales set up in 2016 have drawn local residents to Nguyen Huu Vinh’s store to buy essential consumer goods, such as milk, processed food (shrimp noodles, snacks, rice cake, cooking oil and spices), and cosmetics. Distributors have come to the store asking to display their Vietnamese products on the shelves provided as part of the program. The store has become one of the most successful … [Read more...] about Tuyen Quang model promotes sale of Vietnamese goods
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ZaloPay targets 1,000 points of sale
ZaloPay targets 1,000 points of sale Hanoi (VNA) - ZaloPay e-wallet, developed by VNG Corportion, aims to open about 1,000 new points of sale in 2018, according to Phan Thanh Thao, business development director of Zalo Pay. Run by ZION Company Limited, a member of the Vietnam Banking Association, ZaloPay enables electronic payment for bills such as electricity, water, internet and TV as well as money transfer via QR code and connection with bank accounts for cash withdrawals or recharge. To date, ZaloPay is accepted at many retail chains such as The Gioi Di Dong, FPT Shop, Vien Thong A, Nguyen Kim, Circle K, Family Mart, 7 Eleven, B’s Mart, Lotte Cinema, Galaxy Cinema, BHD Cinema, Viettravel and Tiki. Thao said that ZaloPay aims to become a popular e-wallet accepted by e-commerce websites, shopping centres and even small retailers. During Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, ZaloPay is implementing a service to send lucky money among users. Pham Thong, marketing director of … [Read more...] about ZaloPay targets 1,000 points of sale
Thanh Hoa model promotes sale of Vietnamese goods
BoomingThe Thanh Hoa People’s Committee issued the plan to establish a point of sales pilot model labeled “Proud of Vietnamese Goods” in June 2016. Businesses, cooperatives, business households and small traders that have registered their business and fulfilled their tax obligations were selected to participate in the plan. Commodities at the points of sales are required to be domestically produced and diversified in type, with priority given to agricultural, forestry and fishery products, especially provincial specialties. In addition, they must meet the standards of quality, food safety and origin.The Thanh Hoa Mountainous Trading Joint Stock Company was the first to take part in developing points of sales in seven supermarkets in Quan Son, Quan Hoa, Lang Chanh, Cam Thuy, Nhu Xuan, Nhu Thanh and Thuong Xuan districts. In each supermarket, the company allocated 65-300sq.m to build a separate area for Vietnamese goods. In particular, all points of sales have been … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa model promotes sale of Vietnamese goods
Rise in point-of-sale payments in Vietnam
Point-of-sale (POS) payment usage is becoming popular at supermarkets in Vietnam. (Photo: nld.com.vn)Point-of-sale (POS) payment usage is rising in Vietnam, news website baotintuc.vn has reported.Ha Vi, who runs a clothes shop in Ho Chi Minh City's Phu Nhuan district, said her shop is now equipped with three POS machines and they have significantly helped increase sales."Many customers want to buy a lot of things but do not carry sufficient cash with them. They will be more confident while spending, thanks to the POS devices," she said.Vu Hong Du, Director of Agribank's Ly Thuong Kiet branch in the city's District 10, said many banks are stepping up the development of such services since more and more customers now use bank cards to pay their shopping, restaurant or make-up bills.The banks are competing in providing these services, not only at trade centres and big stores but also at beauty salons, souvenir shops, hospitals and clinics, he said.He added that his branch installed about … [Read more...] about Rise in point-of-sale payments in Vietnam
Fixed points of sale: Double effect
Lanchi Mart Ha Nam has become a familiar shopping destination to local workers You recently led a Ministry of Industry and Trade delegation to visit a fixed point of sale at Lanchi Mart in Ha Nam Province’s Dong Van 1 Industrial Zone. This was one of the first fixed points of sale to be built in Vietnam. How were things going there? This point of sale is located at the entrance to the Dong Van 1 Industrial Zone, so it can sell directly to workers - people who have limited incomes and want to buy Vietnamese goods at reasonable prices. It sells a range of products such as food, essential goods, and local specialties, with Vietnamese goods accounting for 70 percent and nicely displayed to make it easy for customers to see and make their choice. Many sales promotion programs have been launched to stimulate consumer demand. Notably, this sales point works under the guarantee of the Ha Nam Department of Industry and Trade and regular inspections by market surveillance forces to … [Read more...] about Fixed points of sale: Double effect
NEC Vietnam launches new retail point-of-sale solution
The new TWINPOS G5 52V1 has a 15-inch touchscreen and weighs seven kilogrammes. It’s easy-to-clean, with hard-disk and components easily accessible for repairs and replacements, which will help reduce time and costs in maintenance and servicing. The robust system design provides environmental durability that can support the needs of multiple retail environments.The systems will be distributed nationwide by appointed distributors Dinh Thien Co., Ltd (APEX), Digiland Co. ltd. (Digiland) and iPOS VN JSC (iPOS) to small and medium sized businesses in the food and beverage, convenience store, retail chain store and specialty shop sectors. New retail systems will come with a three year warranty, with full support service provided nationwide.“Our leading technology retail solutions will help the rapidly growing retail businesses here enhance their services to customers. The high performance G5 52V1 will enable retailers to better manage their sales, to help them focus on their … [Read more...] about NEC Vietnam launches new retail point-of-sale solution
AIA Life Insurance pioneer iPad point of sale platform
The company’s revolutionary iPoS system allows instant insurance sales and consultations The company last week announced that in just three months of applying its software interactive point of sale (iPoS) on the iPad for the trading of life insurance, hundreds of AIA Vietnam premier agents have adopted the new system adding more than 1,000 insurance contracts. AIA Vietnam is the first company in the Vietnamese life insurance market to apply the iPoS technology. iPoS is an interactive business supporting system developed for the iPad. The entire life insurance consultancy process, from recording client information, consultancy of insurance interests, completing profiles, to submitting them to the company can be done via the iPoS. This form of online transaction also remains highly secure thanks to the use of leading IT security solutions. With these outstanding utilities, the iPoS application underlines the firm’s commitment to developing its premier agents, and represents a … [Read more...] about AIA Life Insurance pioneer iPad point of sale platform
800 American-style lottery points of sales set up in Saigon in two weeks
Berjaya Corporation Bhd's (Bcorp) joint venture in Vietnam – Berjaya Gia Thinh Investment Technology Joint Stock Company (Berjaya GTI) – launched its lottery operation in Vietnam in mid-July with its first game, Mega 6/45 Lotto Jackpot Game.BCorp hoped the jackpot game with a minimum VND12 billion (US$533,300) jackpot will excite a new generation of Vietnamese lottery players as well as create a more convenient lottery solution for existing players. "Within the first month of operations, 800 point of sale terminals for Mega 6/45 tickets will be available throughout Ho Chi Minh City with some 10,000 point of sale terminals planned nationwide within the next five years," it said in a statement at the official launch of the lottery operations.BCorp had established a partnership via a business cooperation contract with the Vietnam Computerised Lottery One Member Company Ltd (Vietlott).According to Vietlott, in Ho Chi Minh City there are only five first-level agents who … [Read more...] about 800 American-style lottery points of sales set up in Saigon in two weeks
How to organize a moving sale?
What did you do with your belongings when you decided to move to Vietnam? Thereare options. Some people will leave their furniture and other things they don'twant to take with them with family members or friends. Some people will selleverything and some people will find a storage space and pay to have theirbelongings stored. I’ve done all of the options in my life. I’ve always had apreference for paying to have the things stored because I didn't want my friendsto wreck my things. I want things to be there when I come back. But after manyexperiences with each of these options, I’ve decided that the best thing isjust to get rid of the things if you can't take them with you. Just leave them.I mean just give them to somebody who needs them. Did you try to sell all your belongingsat first? Thereis a place called consignment auction in the US, where you drive up with atruck loaded with stuff. And some body from the auction house will … [Read more...] about How to organize a moving sale?
Rise in point-of-sale payments
Ha Vi, who runs a clothes shop in Ho Chi Minh City's Phu Nhuan District, said her shop is now equipped with three POS machines and they have significantly helped increase sales."Many customers want to buy a lot of things but do not carry sufficient cash with them. They will be more confident while spending, thanks to the POS devices," she said.Vu Hong Du, director of Agribank's Ly Thuong Kiet branch in the city's District 10, said many banks are stepping up the development of such services since more and more customers now use bank cards to pay their shopping, restaurant or make-up bills.The banks are competing in providing these services, not only at trade centres and big stores but also at beauty salons, souvenir shops, hospitals and clinics, he said.He added that his branch installed about 60 POS machines at different places this year, earning VND750 million (US$34,400) in the related service revenues. The branch has installed about 300 POS devices so far.According to the State Bank … [Read more...] about Rise in point-of-sale payments