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
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BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12
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
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Rebecca Bryant, Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Australian Embassy said: ‘Deeper, stronger ties between our innovation systems is a key goal for our strategic partnership with Vietnam and the Innovation Partnership Grants provide excellent opportunities to nurture innovative ideas and scale on-going partnerships between Australian and Vietnamese organisations. I’m delighted to see more and more collaboration between the research institutions of our two countries.’ … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
Ethnic minority man makes community tourism new specialty of Son La
“I graduated from the University of Food Technology but my job was unstable. As I was interested in Mong panpipes, I thought I would do something with that. I learned to cook and decided to start a tourism business. As my business is growing, I’m now helping other locals to develop community tourism,” A Chu said. … [Read more...] about Ethnic minority man makes community tourism new specialty of Son La
HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Area: 4.9 square kilometres Population: Nearly 200,000 14 wards Located adjacent to Phú Nhuận District, Tân Bình District, District 1, District 10 It is the location of Xá Lợi Pagoda, the largest in the city … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta
Nguyễn Việt Phường, director of Cần Thơ City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the city was diversifying its offerings to appeal to more visitors and has also supported community-based tourism sites. … [Read more...] about Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta
