Vietnam Market Watch: Coca-Cola’s Suspension, Mekong Tech Incentives, and Increased National Browsing Behavior
In this week’s Vietnam Market Watch we discuss Coca-Cola’s recently suspended supplement products, analyze the Mekong region’s push for tech investment, and explore Vietnamese browsing habits.
Coca-Cola Commits US$200 Million to Vietnam
Sept. 7 – Soft drink maker, Coca-Cola and its bottler in Vietnam have committed to invest US$200 million in the country in the next three years. “Vietnam is a very important growth market to The Coca-Cola Company,” Coke chairman and chief executive officer, Muhtar Kent, said in the statement. “We are very optimistic about the […]
Vietnam’s Cocoa Growers Look for Sweet Deal in the Chocolate Industry
Cocoa growers and chocolate manufacturers are increasingly viewing Vietnam, with its warm and humid climate, as an ideal growing location for cocoa beans – the key ingredient in chocolate.
New Investment Opportunities in South Vietnam: An Interview with Long Hau Industrial Park
Vietnam Briefing’s Senior Editor, Edward Barbour-Lacey, recently had the opportunity to interview Mr Sy Tran – Director of the Sales and Marketing Department at the Long Hau Corporation (LHC). Mr. Sy has many years of experience working with well-known multinational corporations and leading Vietnamese companies in the industries of FMCG and B2B industry. These companies include: Coca Cola, NewZealand milk, Foster Vietnam, and Vinamilk.
An Introduction to Vietnamese Product Labeling Requirements
Vietnam’s consumer class is young and growing rapidly. Understand how your products can penetrate the Vietnamese market with in depth analysis on product labeling requirements for imports and exports.
Strong Competition from Foreign Companies in Vietnam’s Non-alcoholic Drinks Market
The market share of foreign firms in Vietnam’s non-alcoholic drinks market held strong in 2014 with almost half the market belonging to foreign firms. Statistics from the Vietnam Beverage Association showed the value of the market increased by nine percent in 2014 to US$3.64 billion. There has been an average yearly growth rate of 13 percent from 2011-14 in the non-alcoholic beverage sector.
Significant Cultural Events to Note When Doing Business in Vietnam
With Tet just days away the Vietnam Briefing takes a look at key cultural events in Vietnam and what foreign firms should know about these important holidays.
Common Transfer Pricing Issues and How to Rectify Them
Vietnam’s tax authorities have identified several transfer pricing (TP) and tax evasion issues over the years. Here’s what firms should be aware of to ensure they are compliant.
EU-Vietnam Food Processing M&As: The Time is Ripe
Vietnam’s food processing industry is ripe with opportunities for EU investors. Here’s why and where those opportunities are.
What a Sugar Tax Might Mean for Foreign Firms in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) is actively considering the implementation of a sugar tax to tackle obesity in the country and boost revenue.