New Lotte mall expands operating terms amid growth in foreign retail

New Lotte mall expands operating terms amid growth in foreign retail

Foreign retailers continue to pour money into opening more business locations in Vietnam, making it one of the region's key points.
Big C renamed to GO! and Tops Market in Vietnam

Big C renamed to GO! and Tops Market in Vietnam

Thailand's Central Group announced plans to rename Big C Vietnam to GO! and Tops Market.
Big C Mien Dong to close due to high rent

Big C Mien Dong to close due to high rent

Big C Mien Dong supermarket (in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10) announced closing in 20 days due to a disagreement on rent after the global health crisis.
Central Group slows down performance in Vietnam

Central Group slows down performance in Vietnam

While Central Group made it into the top 10 retail companies in Vietnam, while major local competitors also reported steady growth in 2019.
COVID-19 drags Central Group down?

COVID-19 drags Central Group down?

No emergency measures to deal with the health crisis by Central Group can balance out a compulsory temporary closure.
Central Group spends over $100 million on full takeover of Nguyen Kim

Central Group spends over $100 million on full takeover of Nguyen Kim

Central Group has announced spending VND2.66 trillion ($115.65 million) completing the acquisition of Nguyen Kim after holding 49 per cent for five years.
Vietnam to contribute a quarter of Central Group susidiary's revenue

Vietnam to contribute a quarter of Central Group susidiary's revenue

In the next five years, Vietnam's contribution could grow to 25 per cent of the revenue of Central Group's retail subsidiary.
Central Group orders Big C to suspend purchasing soft-line products of Vietnam

Central Group orders Big C to suspend purchasing soft-line products of Vietnam

Big C Vietnam has just announced to suspend all purchasing of soft-line products from local suppliers from July.
Robins falls in face of e-commerce competition

Robins falls in face of e-commerce competition

Thailand-based Central Group’s Robins has just announced temporarily stopping online operations in Vietnam maybe due to the fierce competition in the sector.
Strengthening consumption of local specialities in Big C supermarkets

Strengthening consumption of local specialities in Big C supermarkets

The “Week of Yen Bai’s specialities in Hanoi 2018” has been launched on November 30 at Big C Thang Long supermarket.
Central Group Vietnam introduces GO! My Tho

Central Group Vietnam introduces GO! My Tho

Central Group Vietnam's GO! My Tho meets all the needs of modern visitors, enhancing the quality of life in Tien Giang and nearby provinces.
Big C expands "Price is always low" programme

Big C expands "Price is always low" programme

Building on the success of Big C’s "Price is always low" programme, the company has decided to roll out phase 2.
Vietnam M&A Forum: Top ten deals in 2009-2018

Vietnam M&A Forum: Top ten deals in 2009-2018

VIR and AVM Vietnam announced the 100 largest M&A deals since Vietnam M&A Forum was launched 10 years ago. Here is the top 10.
Central Group made poor investment decision in Nguyen Kim

Central Group made poor investment decision in Nguyen Kim

It seems Thai giant Central Group may have made a big mistake in buying 49 per cent of domestic electronic retailer Nguyen Kim. The company has shown many negative business signs, including potentially being prohibited from doing business due to tax evasion.
Central Group plans $1.5-billion expansion in Thailand and Vietnam

Central Group plans $1.5-billion expansion in Thailand and Vietnam

The expansion plans in Thailand and Vietnam will raise the revenue of Central Group, Big C’s parent company, by 14 per cent this year.