Consumers are tightening their belts, forcing the market to shift towards in-depth competition, where businesses must maintain trust through quality, transparency, and reasonable prices.
It's not technological innovations or fleeting trends, but rather the accumulation of trust through each transaction that is becoming the foundation for the popularization of digital finance in Vietnam.
The 2026 Spring Fair was bustling as Tet approached, with OCOP (One Commune One Product) stalls attracting customers thanks to their quality-assured products and clearly listed prices, building trust among consumers.
Recently, the sharp increase in meat and egg prices has put significant pressure on daily meals, forcing many families to find various ways to keep their expenses under control.
I calculated that swapping the engine of a gasoline-powered motorbike for an electric one would cost around 15 million VND, which is the same as buying a new electric motorbike, but without a warranty.
Pig farmers are suffering heavy losses, while consumers still have to buy meat at high prices. Why has this unreasonable disparity persisted for so many years?
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed that images and uniforms of doctors and pharmacists should not be used in cosmetic advertisements to avoid misleading consumers into believing they are pharmaceutical products.
Refusing bank transfers to avoid taxes is a "clever but foolish" move because Vietnamese people are used to online payments, and any establishment that only accepts cash will certainly lose customers.
Any restaurant owner who refuses bank transfers to avoid taxes will probably soon realize their mistake because they'll lose customers; I certainly won't go there again if they only accept cash.
Never before has the food industry faced such immense pressure, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, where over 1.000 businesses are being affected by counterfeit and fake goods, eroding consumer trust.
Not everyone who buys counterfeit goods is a victim; many Vietnamese people voluntarily and actively seek out fake products, and they themselves contribute to the terrible problem of counterfeit goods we see today.
According to netizens, the arrest of Miss Thuy Tien shows that the era of celebrities being able to lie for money and then simply apologize or receive a fine is over.
While Ri6 durian costs less than 60.000 VND/kg at the farm, its price rises to 110.000 - 120.000 VND/kg by the time it reaches consumers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hundreds of counterfeit milk powder brands were discovered in a sophisticated production ring, representing a large-scale scam that directly undermines the trust of Vietnamese consumers.
The shocking images from inside a fake coffee production facility have made consumers cringe when they think about the cheap coffee sold on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
Pork prices have surged and are currently at 80.000 VND/kg, the highest in the past 5 years. With sluggish sales, many small traders in traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City are abandoning their stalls and closing down.
This peak period focuses on inspecting and controlling the market for goods with high consumer demand during the year-end holiday season, such as cigarettes, alcohol, beer, and soft drinks.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade warns consumers that shopping on unregistered platforms that are not regulated by state agencies can lead to many risks.
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue increased by 8,8%, indicating a strong recovery in domestic consumer demand and a boom in the tourism industry.
After 5 years of implementing the State's responsibility for managing and protecting consumer rights, Binh Dinh province has achieved remarkable results.
Recently, Acecook Vietnam and the Hao Hao brand officially launched the new Hao Hao BIG 100g product, which was developed based on the practical needs of consumers.
To support consumers in their Tet (Lunar New Year) shopping in 2024, AEON Vietnam is prepared with abundant goods, increased inventory, stable prices, and extended operating hours.
The Mastercard Institute for Economic Research (MEI) has just released its annual economic forecast for 2024, outlining the bright spots and factors that will determine global growth.