Expanding fast food outlets place strain on obesity worry

Expanding fast food outlets place strain on obesity worry

As international organisations are at pains to warn of an increasing obesity problem in Vietnam, the country’s fast food industry continues to swell despite mounting losses for some chains and difficulties in attempting to alter local eating norms.
Pizza Hut pressed hard to raise dough in Vietnam

Pizza Hut pressed hard to raise dough in Vietnam

Vietnam may not be much of a lifebuoy for Pizza Hut which has increased investment in the market to counter its ailing global performance.
Fast food in fight to win over locals

Fast food in fight to win over locals

Foreign fast food companies are lagging behind their own expansion plans in Vietnam due to the fierce competition with major rivals in the same segment and local competitors. Kim Huong reports.  
Faith: the colloid to link customers and enterprises

Faith: the colloid to link customers and enterprises

Faith, as a constant in today's ever-shifting world, is becoming essential for business success.
Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Fast food giants such as McDonald’s and Burger King have dominated the sector globally for decades, but unique cuisine culture and uncommon spending behaviours means Vietnam is one of the few countries they are struggling to crack. Van Anh reports.
Locals ignore fast food losses

Locals ignore fast food losses

As fast food giants Lotteria and KFC report losses despite dominating the domestic market, their attractiveness to customers shows no signs of abating.
Foreign fast food giants defy losses in Vietnam

Foreign fast food giants defy losses in Vietnam

Fast food giants are still betting big on the Vietnamese market, despite ongoing losses and sluggish performance.
Food safety and organic trends put McDonald’s on defensive

Food safety and organic trends put McDonald’s on defensive

Scandals related to food safety and falling behind food trends may be behind McDonald’s personnel cuts to save costs as well as maintain its revenue.
Vietnam's fast food market to boom as new giants coming

Vietnam's fast food market to boom as new giants coming

While global fast food brand names such as KFC, Lotteria, Jollibee, and Subway have become increasingly familiar to Vietnamese consumers, the local fast food market shares are expected to be rearranged as more players are jumping in the game.