Southeast asia

"However, a significant majority of the population continues to reside in rural areas with low levels of disposable income and low population density, which are not conducive to the development of modern retailing formats. As a result, traditional channels, such as small independent grocers, retain an important role in the market." … [Read more...] about Southeast Asia’s largest retailers include five Vietnamese

Previously, Vietjet has carried out many flights, evacuating thousands of passengers out of the pandemic-impacted areas; transporting thousands of tonnes of essentials, medical supplies and equipment; offering free transportation for doctors and medical staff. A lot of non-commercial flights have been operated, many of those are one-way ferry flight bringing Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and other nationalities back home safely. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 24

Vietnam has in the last three decades missed many opportunities to establish a better position in the global supply chain, and it should not make the same mistake again since after this time there might not be any space left, she warned. … [Read more...] about US-led trade network could strengthen Vietnam’s place in global supply chains

At the beginning, Tu introduced WeGrow Edu to private secondary schools in Hanoi. However, many schools turned them down because the content was "too sensitive." When they called parents to try and persuade them letting their kids attend the course, a response Tu's team received often was: "We can teach it by ourselves."  … [Read more...] about Vietnamese startup opens new window on sex education

Phu Ninh Lake, where two 12th-grade students drowned on May 23, 2020. Photo: L.T. / Tuoi Tre In Vietnam, many such tragic accidents have happened, especially in summer. Young people are the age group most susceptible to drowning. … [Read more...] about Two high school students drown in central Vietnam