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Regarding variety of payment methods, only 27 per cent of all transactions are made via non-cash methods such as credit cards or mobile wallets. However, an increasing percentage of customers are showing a preference for these methods. Those who prefer to pay with a credit card is 51 per cent, up from 42 per cent in 2018, those who prefer a mobile app is 19 per cent, up from 11 per cent in 2018, and those who use membership points is 16 per cent, up from 10 per cent in 2018. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 11

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said the US and Europe have the largest demands for tuna. A survey by US-based firm Tri Marine, which is now owned by Italy’s Bolton Group showed that canned tuna, which is a key export item of Vietnam, is favoured over other tuna products in the US market. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12

At the event, the FTU, the Centre for Data Science and Service Research - Graduate School of Economics and Management of Tohoku University (Japan), the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of National University of Laos, and the Climate Change Research Centre at the Viet Nam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change signed an agreement on furthering co-operation in research and education on climate change and economic development. They also launched a network to expand joint research and education on climate change. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

In his speech, the cabinet leader said, “Vietnamese businesses, including FDI, State, and private businesses, not only contribute to GDP growth, employment, and budget collection, but also are places of technological transfer in the current digital era. The business community take the lead in national construction and development and uphold their core role in creating assets and materials for society, generating more jobs, and making the country prosperous.” … [Read more...] about PM Phuc: Businesses bring about national prosperity

The headline index for big manufacturers' sentiment stood at plus 12 in March, worse than plus 19 marked three months ago and a median market forecast of plus 14, the BOJ's closely-watched quarterly "tankan" survey showed on Monday. … [Read more...] about Japan’s business mood slumps to two-year low as trade war hits