By establishing a subsidiary in Vietnam and issuing products designed specifically for this market, Cuckoo Electronics Co., Ltd., the leading home appliances manufacturer in South Korea, will improve the management of its authorised distributors in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Cuckoo officially enters the household electrical appliance sector in Vietnam On September 19, Cuckoo officially announced the establishment of a subsidiary in Vietnam, with the vision to bring high-quality home appliances closer to Vietnamese people. The move will help Cuckoo make sales and after-sales services at its authorised distributors more professional. To meet the increasing demand of Vietnamese people, Cuckoo will open the “Easy on” programme allowing customers to buy water filters, air filters, and electric stoves, which rank at the high-end segment, at prices that are a quarter or one-third of the general market price in the segment. Besides, customers will be able to … [Read more...] about Cuckoo sets foot in Vietnamese household electrical appliance sector
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Vietnamese expats stabilise lives after fire in Cambodia
A fire burnt 57 houses of Vietnamese expats to ground. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The support from Vietnamese and Cambodian authorities, and international organisations have helped Vietnamese expatriates in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, overcome difficulties after a fire burnt their houses to the ground last month. Attending a ceremony jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia and Khmer-Vietnamese Association on August 4 to review relief activities for fire victims, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh expressed his gratitude towards Cambodian leaders and authorities for giving timely assistance to the Vietnamese expatriates. This was a successful relief campaign, he said, adding that it set a record in terms of speed, donated money and items, and the number of sponsors. Also, he took the occasion to thank Vietnam’s resident reporters in Cambodia for spreading updated news about the incident. At the event, the organising board handed over … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats stabilise lives after fire in Cambodia
Floating school for Vietnamese students opens in Cambodia
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang, Cambodia on July 9 inaugurated a floating school for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) students who live on Tonle Sap Lake in Koh Kek village, Kan Dieng district of Pursat province (Illustrative photo: BookMundi) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang, Cambodia on July 9 inaugurated a floating school for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) students who live on Tonle Sap Lake in Koh Kek village, Kan Dieng district of Pursat province. The wooden facility was funded by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry. Koh Kek village is home to 289 Vietnamese households. There are nearly 100 students of first to third grade who study Vietnam’s curriculum. Speaking at the event, head of the Khmer-Vietnam Association in the village Ngo Van Ly said the school serves as a foundation for youngsters to preserve their homeland’s culture while learning the … [Read more...] about Floating school for Vietnamese students opens in Cambodia
Vietnamese traders lose 0.5 million USD to Russia trade centre blaze
Vietnamese traders at a trade centre in Russia’s Kazan city may lose about 31 million rubles (about 0.5 million USD) to a recent blaze there, according to the Vietnamese Association in Kazan. Firefighters at the site ( Souce: Sputnik) The blaze in Port trade centre in Orenburg street of Kazan city happened on June 5, destroying three buildings and 2,000 kiosks with total affected areas hitting 2,800 square metres. It was distinguished after seven hours with efforts of over 300 people. No deaths were reported, but property loss was big. According to the association, more than a haft of 70 kiosks owned by 31 Vietnamese business households in the centre was completely destroyed, while the rest were seriously affected by trash and smoke that damaged all goods stored there. Doan Danh Lam, President of the association said that on June 6, the owner of the centre, Bulat Nagaev, pledged to restore the damaged buildings in two months, while arranging spaces for the affected … [Read more...] about Vietnamese traders lose 0.5 million USD to Russia trade centre blaze
Vietnamese expats celebrate lunar New Year
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh and his wife extend New Year wishes to the Vietnamese community living in the country They paid tribute to Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who laid down their lives for Cambodia's struggle for national liberation. The sacrifice helped the country escape from the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime, thus contributing to consolidating and developing the special friendship and solidarity between the two people. Also on February 15 or the last day of the lunar year, Le Ba Hung, a Vietnamese expat and Director of Chak Angre General Hospital in Phnom Penh, and several Vietnamese sponsors granted 20 sets of tables and chairs to a primary school for children of overseas Vietnamese, and Tet gifts to over 170 Vietnamese households living in difficulties in Cambodia. One day earlier, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia held a get-together for the Vietnamese community living in the country. Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh extended his New Year wishes to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats celebrate lunar New Year
Vietnamese community in Russia worried about ruble fall
Vietnamese community in Russia worried about ruble fallVo Hoai Nam By Vo Hoai Nam - The Saigon Times Daily MOSCOW - The Vietnamese community in Russia has expressed their concerns over the Russian ruble plunge against the U.S. dollar from 32 to 54-55 rubles a dollar over the past several months. The Russian market has seen prices of imported commodities increasing sharply such as food, beverages, household appliances, clothing, electronic devices, autos and building materials. Although prices of domestic goods remain quite stable, low-income earners are still worried. A lot of traders who often make transactions in U.S. dollars at many commercial centers in Russia also show their anxiety about the economy because the Russians may cut down on spending due to their shrinking incomes. Meanwhile, some Vietnamese apparel facilities around Moscow are running into difficulties as consumption is poor due to the warmer weather in addition to the Russian ruble crash. It is hard to sell winter … [Read more...] about Vietnamese community in Russia worried about ruble fall
Free health checkups for policy households
Health checkups given to the locals Accordingly, 300 policy householdsreceived free health checkups and medicine from doctors and nurses of MilitaryHospital 5, under the Logistics Department of Military Region 3. In addition, the hospital in coordinationwith the Ly Nhan District’s Military Command presented 70 gifts, valued at VND35 million, to needy and policy households in Hoa Hau commune. This was ameaningful activity of the unit which contributed to showing gratitude tonational contributors and promoting the Vietnamese beautiful tradition embodiedin the saying “When drinking water, remember its source”. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Free health checkups for policy households
Sixty-five Vietnamese firms to make presence felt at Ambiente 2018
The trade fair, which has a product range with few peers, has got its upcoming edition underway with a novel digital business matchmaking service will further enhance its effectiveness and charm. It will also have several other unique attractions.Ambiente has firmed its number one position in the industry for a wide range of products related to dining, cooking, household goods, gift items, jewelry, fashion accessories, interior decoration, ideas for the home and furnishing accessories. It has become “The Show” for entire industries with its unrivalled product range.Its latest edition, Ambiente 2017, featured around 4,460 exhibitors from 94 nations, presenting traditional and innovative products over five days, attracting 141,000 trade visitors from 154 countries. As usual, this most important global consumer goods exhibition included many events, programmes for newcomers, trend presentations and award ceremonies.Among the Vietnamese companies that exhibited at Ambiente 2017 … [Read more...] about Sixty-five Vietnamese firms to make presence felt at Ambiente 2018
Vietnamese goods enjoy promotion gains
The “Supply-demand connection programme” has been implemented by the HCM City authorities for six years in response to the campaign “Vietnamese use Vietnamese products” that was launched eight years ago. According to the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, the programme has proved a practical policy with a total of 1,761 contracts signed so far. In 2016 alone, the programme helped the consumption of 80,000 tonnes of lychee in the southern region and 10,000 pigs in HCM City, as well as assessing the quality of fishery products and assisting the Central region’s fishermen to consume seafood products. Speaking at a conference on December 9, Deputy Minister of industry and trade Hoang Quoc Vuong said that the ministry encourages local authorities to organise activities that promote domestic trade and enhance the consumption of domestic-made products so that local businesses, households and localities are able to access the market. “One … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods enjoy promotion gains
Programme helps Vietnamese products gain a foothold
A programme launched by HCM City has proved to be effective in promoting local-made products and supporting domestic businesses to develop brands and improve their production.The “Supply-demand connection programme” has been implemented by HCM City authorities for six years in response to the campaign “Vietnamese use Vietnamese products” that was launched eight years ago.According to the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, the programme has proved a practical policy with a total of 1,761 contracts signed so far.In 2016 alone, the programme helped the consumption of 80,000 tonnes of vai thieu (lychee) in the southern region and 10,000 pigs in HCM City, as well as assessing the quality of fishery products and assisting the Central region’s fishermen to consume seafood products.Speaking at a conference on Saturday, deputy minister of industry and trade Hoang Quoc Vuong said that the ministry encourages local authorities to organise activities that … [Read more...] about Programme helps Vietnamese products gain a foothold