Phan Cong Chanh, a private real estate consultant, said that even if the land around Long Thanh Airport in increasing in value, it could take many years for purchases to be worthwhile. “Therefore, investments in the land here do not amount to much for short-term investors. Meanwhile, brokers must also be more cautious with dossiers of the land plots,” Chanh said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
Sustainable transport award
DHL Express recognized as Global Express Provider of the Year
In November, DHL Express announced that it is investing circa EUR 690 million between 2020 and 2022 to build or expand its facilities in key growth markets of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong S.A.R. and South Korea. Equally, it intends to spend close to EUR 60 million to bolster its Asia Pacific air network such as introducing direct, new (e.g. Vientiane, Yangon), and frequent flight routes (e.g. within Oceania). The expanded infrastructure and new flight routes across Asia Pacific will help the company tackle the unprecedented growth in shipment volume and address the ever-growing demand for time-definite express deliveries. … [Read more...] about DHL Express recognized as Global Express Provider of the Year
Shopee unveils new initiatives to power the next phase of growth for brands and uplift the Shopee Mall experience
As e-commerce in the region accelerates, brands learnt new ways to attract and retain consumers at the first Shopee Brands SummitSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 January 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, today unveiled a series of new initiatives and features for Shopee Mall[1], at the inaugural Shopee Brands Summit 2021, held at Andaz Singapore. The event saw Shopee's leadership team share the 2021 roadmap for brands to capture the next wave of growth in the region's US$172 billion[2] e-commerce market, as consumers shop and spend more online. Since launching Shopee Mall, orders have grown by 10 times, indicative of a growing consumer demand. Similarly, the ongoing impact of the pandemic on retail traffic has also driven more brands to expand their online businesses, with the number of official stores on Shopee Mall doubling in the past year. … [Read more...] about Shopee unveils new initiatives to power the next phase of growth for brands and uplift the Shopee Mall experience
