Limiting factors as Apple considers Vietnam as new production base

Vietnam can be Apple’s next manufacturing base, but a dearth of skilled labor and increasing labor costs can undermine its competitiveness.

China scraps tariffs on 33 Vietnamese seafood items

China has lifted import tariffs on 33 seafood products from Vietnam, including many of the latter’s strongest export items.

Vietnamese women up makeup spending

More Vietnamese women are wearing makeup and spending more on makeup products, a new survey finds.

February 13, 2019 | 05:37 pm GMT+7

For Vietnamese exporters, ASEAN market remains bridge too far

Vietnamese companies are struggling to sell their products to ASEAN member countries despite the abolition of tariffs within the bloc.

October 23, 2018 | 01:35 pm GMT+7

Saigon’s new mantra: eco-friendly living

Saigonese are increasingly opting for a sustainable lifestyle and happy to give environment-friendly things like reusable straws and natural shampoos a try.

October 10, 2018 | 03:05 pm GMT+7

Social businesses bring Thai hill products to IKEA, Bangkok supermarkets

Thai farm products go IKEA.

October 04, 2017 | 03:22 pm GMT+7

Vietnam beats China in product reputation ranking, but scores below most ASEAN peers

Made in Vietnam products score low in almost all product attribute categories.

April 01, 2017 | 12:04 pm GMT+7