Top coffee chains record double digit growth

Five coffee chains are locked in a race for top spot in Vietnam, but Highlands Coffee is the clear leader so far.

Highlands Coffee reported sales of VND1.24 trillion ($53.23 million) last year making it Vietnam’s largest coffee chain in terms of revenues.

Local coffee shop chains are outmaneuvering international brands like Starbucks by catering to customers’ demands.

August 16, 2018 | 02:00 pm GMT+7

Coffee is popular with younger customers who have grown up with Starbucks and often seek out smaller brands.

May 07, 2018 | 02:53 pm GMT+7

The move follows a recent arrest of two black man waiting in a Philadelphia store.

April 18, 2018 | 08:23 am GMT+7

A not-for-profit group sued some 90 coffee retailers for failing to warn consumers of chemicals in their products that could cause cancer.

March 30, 2018 | 09:57 am GMT+7

Starbucks was accused of overcharging customers by underfilling lattes and mochas to reduce milk costs.

January 08, 2018 | 09:14 am GMT+7

Competition is brewing among local and international coffee players.

January 16, 2017 | 01:45 pm GMT+7

Vietnam's franchise deals have risen by up to 20 percent so far this year.

July 28, 2016 | 08:27 pm GMT+7