Japanese retailers are on the offensive Sumitomo’s FujiMart – a breath of fresh air Vietnamese people are “mad” for supermarkets. Supermarkets are popping up everywhere, fed by the changing buying habits of Vietnamese consumers. Instead of buying everything one by one at traditional markets or grocery stores, lots of consumers take to the supermarket where they can find their needs at a single place. Q&Me Vietnam Market Research surveyed about 400 people aged 18-39 over the country, showing that about 37 per cent of people visit the supermarket once or twice a week, while about 28 per cent only go once or twice a month. Consumers often pick quality over price and other considerations. Understanding consumer habits in Vietnam, with 100 years of experience in the field of investment and trade and 50 years of experience in retail, Sumitomo followed the footsteps of its “countrymen,” all the way to the Vietnamese retail market. According to … [Read more...] about The “fantastic four” Japanese retailers in Vietnam
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Hat Mon temple: A place worshipping traditional heroines in Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - The biggest celebrations of the temple take place on March 6th, September 4th and December 24th of the Lunar Calendar. When visiting Hat Mon temple in Hat Mon commune, Phuc Tho district, Ha Noi, visitors have an opportunity to discover a historical location of two famous heroines: Hai Ba (the Sisters Queen), who represent strong traditional spirits of Vietnamese women. The entrance to the temple Hat Mon is one of three largest and oldest temples dedicated to Hai Ba Trung in Vietnam. This was the place where Hai Ba Trung looked for soldiers and prepared for battle with enemies, the ToDo’s men in 40 B.C. After taking control of the Chinese strongholds in Linh Nam, they proclaimed Queens and headquartered in Me Linh, Vinh Phuc. Two years later, a general from Han’s dynasty, Ma Yuan invaded Vietnam. Hai Ba Trung were defeated and committed suicide in Hat river. Many years later, Hat Mon villagers built a temple near the river to remember their … [Read more...] about Hat Mon temple: A place worshipping traditional heroines in Vietnam
Whirlwind created by Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Japanese retailers such as Aeon, Takashimaya, 7-Eleven and FujiMart are expanding operations in Vietnam and changing local consumption habits. Traditional markets in the Southeast Asian nation are being replaced by supermarkets and convenience stores where consumers can buy many essential products at the same time. A survey conducted by Q&Me reveals that up to 37 percent out of 400 Vietnamese consumers aged from 18-39 said they shop in supermarkets from 1-2 times per week. The interviewees said they often buy food and fast-moving consumer goods, and quality is more important than price. According to Keisuke Hitotsumatsu, General Director of FujiMart Vietnam Retail, a joint venture between Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and BRG Group of Vietnam, said FujiMart offers diverse seasonal products. Most of consumers want to see, touch and even taste products and enjoy the busy atmosphere in the shopping venues, he said. … [Read more...] about Whirlwind created by Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Vagaries of an American vagrant’s life in Vietnam
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Chris Kucharski "studied numbers and stuff at the Duy Tan University." He is the father of a beautiful little boy and a guy who enjoys life in the central city of Da Nang. He also likes customized motorbikes. This apparently, was the status-quo until almost three years ago, going by Kucharski’s Facebook page. In a conversation with a friend, he also mentioned having a lot of stress and not knowing when he would return to Da Nang. Today, Kucharski has no name, no passport, no money and begs on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City to feed his drug addiction. A friend that VnExpress International spoke to was distressed that all the attention he was garnering was not going to help at a time that his families were trying to help him. She said Kucharski is "super smart, very polite and an amazing tennis player. ... He has a son that will be old enough that he would understand if people saw the story and point his father to him. As a mother that is very … [Read more...] about Vagaries of an American vagrant’s life in Vietnam
Pesticide use should be changed from within – Talk Around Town – Vietnam News
Viet Nam News Khoa Thư Every two weeks, a box full of frozen food and some vegetable is delivered to my doorstep. Inside the box, I always find of small note with my mom’s handwriting: “Do not dine out, try to cook as much as possible!” With a daughter 500km from her hometown, what worries my mom the most is my eating habits. Stay away from toxic foods, I can hear her say. Follow a healthy diet. So to make sure I’m eating writing, mom with cook fish and meat, freeze it and pack it into a box and send my way via an express coach. My mother thinks diseases hide everywhere, especially in food. And it seems she’s not wrong. Last week pesticide residue was found in the blood of 85 per cent of farmers tested in the northern province of Hà Nam. The results were released by the National Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health under Ministry of Health. Check-ups in Hà Nội also showed similar results. More than half of 67 … [Read more...] about Pesticide use should be changed from within – Talk Around Town – Vietnam News